Rights group denounces ‘brutal’ protest crackdown in Peru
1 year, 7 months ago

Rights group denounces ‘brutal’ protest crackdown in Peru

Al Jazeera  

Human Rights Watch has issued a report condemning Peru’s reaction to protests that erupted after a presidential impeachment. Lima, Peru – Peru’s police and military have violently suppressed recent anti-government protests, resulting in deaths that likely amount to “extrajudicial or arbitrary killings” under international law, according to a new 107-page report from the nonprofit Human Rights Watch. “We have found conclusive evidence that police and military in Peru used disproportionate, indiscriminate and brutal force against protesters and bystanders,” César Muñoz, the Americas associate director at HRW, told Al Jazeera. “We can say that with certainty.” The report, released on Wednesday, comes nearly five months after widespread demonstrations erupted across Peru, following the impeachment and arrest of then-President Pedro Castillo in December. Although Attorney General Patricia Benavides has opened probes into the protesters’ deaths and into President Boluarte’s response, HRW has found “serious flaws” in these criminal investigations.

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Peru enacts law restricting prosecution of crimes against humanity, favoring former leader Fujimori
4 months, 1 week ago

Peru enacts law restricting prosecution of crimes against humanity, favoring former leader Fujimori

Associated Press  

LIMA, Peru — Peru’s government on Friday enacted a law that prevents the prosecution of crimes against humanity committed before 2002, a decision that favors former President Alberto Fujimori as well as hundreds of military personnel investigated or prosecuted for massacres and murders during the country’s internal armed conflict. Peru’s new law “contravenes the country’s obligations under international law and …

Peru braces for protests after former President Fujimori's release from prison
1 year ago

Peru braces for protests after former President Fujimori's release from prison

NPR  

Peru braces for protests after former President Fujimori's release from prison Enlarge this image toggle caption Renato Pajuelo/AFP via Getty Images Renato Pajuelo/AFP via Getty Images LIMA, Peru — Peru was readying itself on Thursday for three days of protests against the abrupt freeing of former strongman leader Alberto Fujimori from prison, where he had been serving a 25-year sentence …

Peru police clash with protesters demanding stepping down of interim President
1 year, 5 months ago

Peru police clash with protesters demanding stepping down of interim President

India Today  

Protesters and police clashed over the weekend during renewed demonstrations against Peru's interim President Dina Boluarte in the capital Lima, where demonstrators are demanding she step down and hold elections. Boluarte came to power in December after former leftist president Pedro Castillo was ousted and arrested, triggering accusations of power grabbing and setting off months of nationwide demonstrations. The ensuing …

Peru’s Boluarte denounces protests as ‘threat to democracy’
1 year, 5 months ago

Peru’s Boluarte denounces protests as ‘threat to democracy’

Al Jazeera  

President Dina Boluarte has faced criticism for her government’s heavy-handed response to anti-government protests. Peruvian President Dina Boluarte has denounced a series of protests scheduled to begin this week as a “threat to democracy”, as tensions continue to simmer in the South American nation. Boluarte’s remarks came on the eve of what is being called the third “Toma de Lima” …

Amnesty report finds racial bias in Peru’s protest crackdown
1 year, 6 months ago

Amnesty report finds racial bias in Peru’s protest crackdown

Al Jazeera  

The report comes as Peru declares Mexican President Lopez Obrador a ‘persona non grata’ after he criticised the protest response. Almost all of them were from poor, Indigenous and campesino backgrounds, suggesting a racial and socioeconomic bias in the use of lethal force.” The report is the latest to find that Peru’s government wielded disproportionate violence and targeted people from …

Rights panel says Peru used excessive force to quell anti-government protests
1 year, 7 months ago

Rights panel says Peru used excessive force to quell anti-government protests

LA Times  

The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights said that Peru’s military and police forces used excessive force to quell violent anti-government protests and that they should be investigated as possible extrajudicial executions and massacres. The commission, an autonomous arm of the Organization of American States, said Wednesday that the violations took place in several regions across Peru but centered its investigation …

Rights commission says Peru crackdown may qualify as a ‘massacre’
1 year, 7 months ago

Rights commission says Peru crackdown may qualify as a ‘massacre’

Al Jazeera  

A new report says that the killing of protesters amid widespread unrest may constitute ‘extrajudicial executions’. A human rights commission has stated that the Peruvian government committed abuses as it cracked down on widespread unrest following the arrest of former President Pedro Castillo in December. In a report released on Wednesday, the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights said that the …

Autopsies show 30 people died from gunfire in Peru protests
1 year, 8 months ago

Autopsies show 30 people died from gunfire in Peru protests

Associated Press  

LIMA, Peru — In autopsy after autopsy, Peruvian anti-government protesters share the same cause of death: “firearm projectile.” Crhistian Armando Mamani, a 22-year-old musician, was protesting in a southern city when a bullet entered the left side of his torso and pierced both of his lungs. Human rights groups — including the United Nations — have called on the Peruvian …

Autopsies show 30 people died from gunfire in Peru protests
1 year, 8 months ago

Autopsies show 30 people died from gunfire in Peru protests

LA Times  

Residents surround coffins during a vigil Jan. 10 for more than a dozen people who died during the unrest in Juliaca, Peru. Human rights groups — including the United Nations — have called on the Peruvian government to investigate claims of excessive force used by police and soldiers during recent protests that have left 49 civilians dead, and the autopsies …

‘Pattern of repression’: US Democrats call to suspend Peru aid
1 year, 10 months ago

‘Pattern of repression’: US Democrats call to suspend Peru aid

Al Jazeera  

A group of Democrats in the United States House of Representatives has urged the Biden administration to suspend all security assistance to Peru over a “pattern of repression” against antigovernment protests that has resulted in more than 50 civilian deaths. Their letter, a copy of which was shared with The Associated Press news agency, asked the Biden administration on Monday …

Dems urge Biden to halt aid to Peru over protest crackdown
1 year, 10 months ago

Dems urge Biden to halt aid to Peru over protest crackdown

Associated Press  

MIAMI — A group of House Democrats is urging the Biden administration to suspend all U.S. security assistance to Peru over a “pattern of repression” of antigovernment protests that has resulted in more than 50 civilian deaths. “Security forces have indiscriminately responded with almost no regard for protestors’ human rights,” according to the letter, which was signed by 20 mostly …

Peru: President Dina Boluarte urges Congress to hold early elections
1 year, 10 months ago

Peru: President Dina Boluarte urges Congress to hold early elections

Firstpost  

Lima, Peru: Peruvian President Dina Boluarte made a renewed appeal Sunday for Congress to hold early elections as a way to end weeks of deadly protests, warning that otherwise, she will seek constitutional reform to make a vote happen. Last month lawmakers moved up elections due in 2026 to April 2024, but as protests show no sign of abating, Boluarte …

Peru protesters tear-gassed after President Boluarte calls for truce
1 year, 10 months ago

Peru protesters tear-gassed after President Boluarte calls for truce

The Hindu  

Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Peru's capital and were met with volleys of tear gas and pellets amid clashes with security forces just hours after President Dina Boluarte called for a “truce” in almost two months of protests. “We can’t have a truce when she doesn’t tell the truth,” Blanca España Mesa, 48, said of Peru's President. …

Peru protesters tear-gassed after president calls for truce
1 year, 10 months ago

Peru protesters tear-gassed after president calls for truce

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Thousands of protesters took to …

Rights groups dismayed at lack of criticism for Peru abuses
1 year, 10 months ago

Rights groups dismayed at lack of criticism for Peru abuses

Associated Press  

LIMA, Peru — More than 50 people have died in ongoing street protests in the weeks since Peru’s elected leader was jailed, mostly demonstrators at the hands of police officers, but only a few international voices of concern have emerged. Jennie Dador, executive secretary of Peru’s National Human Rights Coordinator, said the lack of international response makes it feel like …

Peru protesters clash with police after president calls for truce
1 year, 10 months ago

Peru protesters clash with police after president calls for truce

Al Jazeera  

Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Peru’s capital and were met with volleys of tear gas and pellets amid clashes with security forces just hours after President Dina Boluarte called for a “truce” in almost two months of protests. Before last week, most of the large anti-government protests that followed the removal of President Pedro Castillo took place …

As deadly protests continue, Peru’s government faces crisis
1 year, 10 months ago

As deadly protests continue, Peru’s government faces crisis

Al Jazeera  

Analysts warn that violent tactics used to repress protests under President Dina Boluarte will lead to further unrest. Al Jazeera spoke to protesters, political analysts and workaday Peruvians about possible solutions to a crisis that has laid bare Peru’s deep-rooted social inequality — and has academics warning about a possible slide towards authoritarianism. “She and her government have treated with …

Rights groups dismayed at lack of criticism for Peru abuses
1 year, 10 months ago

Rights groups dismayed at lack of criticism for Peru abuses

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “The feeling is we’re alone,” said Jennie Dador, executive …

Police fire tear gas as protests continue in Peru
1 year, 10 months ago

Police fire tear gas as protests continue in Peru

Al Jazeera  

Several hundred protesters marched late on Monday in Lima demanding the removal of President Boluarte. Riot police have used tear gas to disperse anti-government protesters in the Peruvian capital as demonstrations that have been gripping the country since early December show no sign of abating. Several hundred protesters marched late on Monday in central Lima to demand the removal of …

Peruvian police raid university in Lima as protests grow
1 year, 11 months ago

Peruvian police raid university in Lima as protests grow

Al Jazeera  

Police have raided Peru’s most important public university in Lima to evict protesters who had taken shelter on the campus while participating in big demonstrations. Hundreds of protesters congregated outside the law enforcement offices where the detainees were being held on Saturday evening, chanting “Freedom” and “We’re students, not terrorists.” More congregated at other points of downtown Lima. The university …

Dozens injured as deadly protests continue in Peru
1 year, 11 months ago

Dozens injured as deadly protests continue in Peru

Al Jazeera  

Police officers used tear gas to repel demonstrators as protests continue after the removal of President Castillo last month. In the capital Lima on Friday, police officers used tear gas to push back demonstrators throwing glass bottles and stones, as fires burned in the streets, local TV footage showed. In the country’s southern Puno region, some 1,500 protesters attacked a …

After weeks of violent protests, what is happening in Peru?
1 year, 11 months ago

After weeks of violent protests, what is happening in Peru?

Al Jazeera  

Supporters of former President Pedro Castillo calling for his successor’s resignation are taking their protest to Lima. Thousands of protesters in Peru have converged in the capital Lima to show support for ousted former President Pedro Castillo and to demand the resignation of current President Dina Boluarte. “The political situation in Peru has several layers … if you look a …

Peru attorney general launches investigations into protest deaths
1 year, 11 months ago

Peru attorney general launches investigations into protest deaths

Al Jazeera  

Probes will focus on deadly clashes at ongoing anti-government protests spurred by removal of ex-President Castillo. Peru’s opposition-led Congress voted to remove Castillo from office on December 7 after he tried to “temporarily” dissolve the legislature and rule by decree in advance of the third impeachment attempt of his embattled presidency. On Tuesday, Amnesty International urged the Peruvian authorities to …

Peru anti-government protests spread, with clashes in Cusco
1 year, 11 months ago

Peru anti-government protests spread, with clashes in Cusco

The Hindu  

Protests against Peruvian President Dina Boluarte’s government that have left 48 people dead since they began a month ago spread through the south of the Andean country on Wednesday with new clashes reported in the tourist city of Cusco. Protests and road blockades against Boluarte and in support of ousted President Pedro Castillo were The unrest began in early December …

Antigovernment protests spread across Peru and near tourist draw of Machu Picchu
1 year, 11 months ago

Antigovernment protests spread across Peru and near tourist draw of Machu Picchu

NPR  

Antigovernment protests spread across Peru and near tourist draw of Machu Picchu Enlarge this image toggle caption Hugo Curotto/AP Hugo Curotto/AP LIMA, Peru — Protests against Peruvian President Dina Boluarte's government that have left 48 people dead since they began a month ago spread through the south of the Andean country on Wednesday with new clashes reported in the tourist …

Protester killed in Peru as anti-government violence spreads to tourist city
1 year, 11 months ago

Protester killed in Peru as anti-government violence spreads to tourist city

CNN  

CNN — One protester has died and at least 19 Peruvian police officers were injured in anti-government clashes in Cusco as officials in the tourist city put health facilities on red alert. A member of the Anansaya Urinsaya Ccollana de Anta indigenous community was later reported to have been killed in the city, bringing the death toll across the country …

Peru President under investigation after dozens killed in protests
1 year, 11 months ago

Peru President under investigation after dozens killed in protests

The Hindu  

Peru's prosecutor's office on Tuesday said it was opening an inquiry against President Dina Boluarte and others for their role in the repression of anti-government protests that have seen at least 40 killed since December. The government announced a curfew on Tuesday in the southern Puno region in a bid to suppress the violent protests, a day after 18 people …

Photos: The deadliest day of anti-government protests in Peru
1 year, 11 months ago

Photos: The deadliest day of anti-government protests in Peru

Al Jazeera  

At least 17 people have been killed in southeast Peru as protests seeking immediate elections resumed in neglected rural areas of the country still loyal to overthrown President Pedro Castillo. The clashes occurred in Juliaca near the banks of Lake Titicaca in the Puno region, and left 68 people injured, Henry Rebaza, a Puno health ministry official, told the state-run …

Inquiry launched into Peru president, curfew in restive region
1 year, 11 months ago

Inquiry launched into Peru president, curfew in restive region

Al Jazeera  

Prosecutor’s office announces investigation after at least 17 people were killed in anti-government protests in southern Peru. The office of Peru’s top prosecutor has launched an inquiry into new President Dina Boluarte and members of her cabinet over violent clashes in which at least 40 people have been killed and hundreds injured since early December. The attorney general’s office said …

Peru anti-government protesters clash with police in Puno
1 year, 11 months ago

Peru anti-government protesters clash with police in Puno

Al Jazeera  

Protesters demand resignation of President Dina Boluarte, who took office last month after the removal of Pedro Castillo. Dozens of anti-government protesters have clashed with police in southern Peru amid renewed unrest in the wake of the removal and detention of former President Pedro Castillo. Demonstrators set fire to a police tank outside the Inca Manco Capac airport in Juliaca, …

Peru roadblocks resume as president urges ‘peace, calm, unity’
1 year, 11 months ago

Peru roadblocks resume as president urges ‘peace, calm, unity’

Al Jazeera  

Protests reignite in Peru after holiday pause, with many demonstrators demanding removal of new President Dina Boluarte. Anti-government demonstrations and roadblocks have resumed in Peru after a two-week pause as the South American nation continues to reel from last month’s impeachment, arrest and detention of former President Pedro Castillo. The crowds chanted for the removal of President Dina Boluarte, who …

Timeline: Peru’s political crisis since removal of Pedro Castillo
2 years ago

Timeline: Peru’s political crisis since removal of Pedro Castillo

Al Jazeera  

Protesters are demanding Castillo’s release, dissolution of Congress and early elections in the South American nation. After initially saying she would serve out Castillo’s remaining three-and-a-half years as president, she suggests that calls for early elections among Castillo supporters are “respectable”. The judge says the former president’s effort to dissolve Congress was “not a mere act of speech, but the …

Protests over Peru's political crisis continue around nation
2 years ago

Protests over Peru's political crisis continue around nation

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Thousands of demonstrators took to streets around Peru for another …

Peru protests grow despite new president’s early election pledge
2 years ago

Peru protests grow despite new president’s early election pledge

Al Jazeera  

Protesters in Peru have erected new blockades and expanded their demonstrations in several regions, as calls for new elections and the release of detained former President Pedro Castillo grow across the country. The protests have expanded, most notably in Peru’s northern and Andean towns, despite a pledge to hold early elections by President Dina Boluarte, who was quickly sworn in …

Peru protests show the wide impact of Putin’s war
2 years, 8 months ago

Peru protests show the wide impact of Putin’s war

CNN  

CNN — An ongoing wave of violent protests in Peru shows how the Russian invasion of Ukraine is affecting markets around the world, sparking unrest and deepening political divides. Late Monday, President Pedro Castillo declared a state of emergency and placed the country’s capital under a curfew, but backtracked and withdrew the curfew order on Tuesday afternoon as hundreds of …

Colombian forces committed ‘serious’ abuses during protests: UN
3 years ago

Colombian forces committed ‘serious’ abuses during protests: UN

Al Jazeera  

Colombia’s police responsible for at least 28 deaths during anti-government protests this year, UN report finds. Security forces in Colombia committed “serious” human rights violations during a crackdown on mass protests earlier this year that left dozens dead, the United Nations said in a new report, urging the government to reform how demonstrations are managed. The report also urged “the …

Colombia used ‘excessive’ force against protesters: IACHR
3 years, 5 months ago

Colombia used ‘excessive’ force against protesters: IACHR

Al Jazeera  

Inter-American Commission on Human Rights urges Colombia to make structural changes to its militarised police force. Bogota, Colombia – The Colombian government used “excessive and disproportionate” force during mass protests earlier this year, the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights said in a long-awaited report released on Wednesday. “The response of the state was characterised by an excessive and disproportionate use …

Peru: dozens wounded amid political crisis as protesters and police clash
4 years, 1 month ago

Peru: dozens wounded amid political crisis as protesters and police clash

CNN  

CNN — At least 27 people have been wounded in clashes between police and protestors as thousands of Peruvians took to the streets to demonstrate against the dismissal of President Martin Vizcarra, police and rights groups said on Friday. Peru’s National Human Rights Coordinator said 11 people wounded on Thursday, including some journalists. So, I’m saying to everyone let’s not …

‘Peru is fired up’: Protests erupt amid political crisis
4 years, 1 month ago

‘Peru is fired up’: Protests erupt amid political crisis

Al Jazeera  

Peruvians are protesting after the country’s president, Martin Vizcarra, was impeached over allegations he received bribes. Peruvians protesting against the abrupt removal of President Martin Vizcarra clashed on the streets of Lima on Thursday night with riot police, who fired tear gas to disperse the crowds. “All of Peru is fired up, we’re all very angry,” said Jose Vega, a …

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