President Dina Boluarte

Peru: Lima braces for new rally against President Dina Boluarte despite state of emergency

Demonstrations took place Monday in the popular tourist city of Cusco and the southern town of Ilave near Puno, where angry protesters were demanding what many Castillo supporters have been calling for, Boluarte's resignation, the closure of Congress and fresh elections

Peruvians defy state of emergency, mobilise for major new protest

Lima and other Peruvian regions were under a renewed state of emergency even as opponents of President Dina Boluarte began mobilising toward the capital ahead of a major demonstration Monday, the latest in weeks of deadly unrest.

Peru's government declares state of emergency in Lima over protests against President Dina Boluarte

The measure, in force for 30 days, authorizes the army to intervene to maintain order and suspends several constitutional rights such as freedom of movement and assembly, according to a decree published in the official gazette

Peru anti-government protests spread, with clashes in Cusco

Health officials in Cusco said 16 civilians and six police officers were injured after protesters tried to take over the city’s airport, where many foreign tourists arrive to see sites including the nearby Incan citadel of Machu Picchu.

United States calls for political reform in Peru; Pope Francis seeks dialogue to overcome crisis, protests

In a call to new President Dina Boluarte, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken encouraged her and other officials to 'redouble their efforts to make needed reforms and safeguard democratic stability'

Timeline | How Peru's new political upheaval has unfolded

Protests have erupted in Peru since the country's legislature ousted leftist President Pedro Castillo last week after he attempted to dissolve Congress and rule by decree. Here's how the situation has unfolded

Peru: President Dina Boluarte proposes moving up elections amid protests

Boluarte's decision comes after thousands of demonstrators took to the streets around Peru for another day on Sunday to demand that she resign and schedule elections to replace her and Congress