Clashes in Peru as the people take the streets against the coup of the national congress

Several regions march for third day demanding closure of Congress and new general elections. In the cities of Arequipa, Andahuaylas, Trujillo, Tacna, Iquitos, Madre de Dios, Huaura, among others, the demonstrators demanded the resignation of the current president Dina Boluarte, as well as the release of Pedro Castillo.

 

A group of residents of the district of Santa Rita de Siguas blocked the Panamericana Sur, at the height of the pampas of Siguas, where the protesters have taken the road, placing a large amount of stones and burning tires to prevent the passage of any vehicular unit.

The inhabitants have declared an indefinite strike against the Congress of the Republic, demanding the closure of the Parliament, the resignation of President Dina Boluarte, the calling of new elections and the release of former President Pedro Castillo.

There are an average of 200 inhabitants of the area, mostly farmers, who have taken the main entrance and exit road to the city of Arequipa. The police have tried to take control of the road; however, due to the reduced number of police, the road remains blocked.

 

Meanwhile, in the “White City” itself, the demonstrations against the Congress of the Republic continue. Different unions affiliated to the Departmental Federation of Workers of Arequipa marched through different streets of the city, causing blockades at different points.

The number of demonstrators occupied at least 10 blocks of the historic center of Arequipa. The FDTA has called for an indefinite strike in the region until the national government meets its list of demands.

 

Full report:

 

https://www.nuceciwan117.xyz/en/2022/12/clashes-in-peru-as-the-people-take-the-streets/