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January 10, 2023

17 Killed as Peru Suffers Deadliest Day of Protests over President's Ouster
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In Peru, at least 17 people were killed Monday after Peruvian security
forces opened fire at anti-government protesters in the city of Juliaca.
At least two teenagers were among the dead. Protesters are demanding
that interim President Dina Boluarte resign. Some 40 people have died
nationwide since mass mobilizations erupted in Peru last month following
the ouster and arrest of leftist former President Pedro Castillo. Police
in Juliaca reportedly opened fire as protesters tried to shield
themselves with metal plates.

Injured protester: "I was holding my camera when a police officer asked
me to kneel while pointing a gun at me. Then I heard a shot, and I felt
my foot blocked. Then I felt a cramp. I took four steps, and I fell on
the ground because I couldn't walk."

Meanwhile, Peru's new government has banned former Bolivian President
Evo Morales from entering Peruvian territory, in response to Morales's
support for Pedro Castillo. Morales has also accused Dina Boluarte's
government of human rights violations against protesters.


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