Continuing Political Crisis, Protests, and Violent Repression in Peru

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Issue Jan 11-17 2023: In mid-January 2023, roughly a month and a half after the ouster of President Pedro Castillo, Peru continued to suffer widespread and often violent protests that were met by equally or more violent repression by the nation’s security forces. More than 40 Peruvians had been killed in the clashes. The fledgling government of President Dina Boluarte, who took power on December 7, 2022, claims to seek “dialogue” with the protesters. Yet her government has not shied away from using massive and deadly force, which has been condemned at home and abroad. Commentators had much to say, though they did not speak with one voice on what is happening nor on what should be done.

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