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January 12, 2023

Peru Protest Death Toll Reaches 48 After Ouster of President Castillo
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In Peru, the death toll from anti-government demonstrations has risen to
48 following the ouster and arrest of leftist former President Pedro
Castillo last month. Health officials said 37 civilians and six police
officers were injured Wednesday after fresh clashes erupted in the city
of Cusco. Meanwhile, thousands of people in the city of Juliaca held a
mass funeral procession for 17 people killed Monday after security
forces opened fire on protesters calling on Castillo's successor Dina
Boluarte to resign. Among the dead was 17-year-old Yamileth Aroquipa, a
psychology student and volunteer at a shelter for abandoned animals who
was fatally shot in the abdomen. Her mother spoke to reporters on
Wednesday.

Dominga Hancco: "The assassin Dina, why doesn't she have blood on her
face? My young daughter had such a bright future ahead. She wanted to
visit many countries. She was a psychologist." 



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