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January 26, 2023

Peruvian Lawmakers Move to Impeach Dina Boluarte as Protesters Reject "National Truce"
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In Peru, thousands of people marched in the capital Lima after interim
President Dina Boluarte called for a "national truce" amid ongoing
protests since the ouster and arrest of her predecessor, Pedro Castillo,
on December 7. This is a protester.

Protester: "How many people are dying? For the love of God, out Dina
Boluarte. Get out of the government. Don't hurt us anymore. We are
suffering. Everything is becoming more expensive, and we don't even have
enough to eat. We are Peruvians, and we are asking for help."

Over 50 people have died in the brutal crackdown on demonstrators.
Meanwhile, leftist lawmakers allied with Castillo have submitted a
motion of impeachment against Boluarte over her response to the
protests.


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