Retired Peruvian general claims Dina Boluarte is responsible for massacres of civilians in anti-coup protests
In an interview, Victor Canales implied that Dina Boluarte may be responsible for the deaths of dozens of people during the protests of the coup d’état against Pedro Castillo, as well as the corruption embedded in the Peruvian Army leadership.
Former Peruvian dictator Alberto Fujimori remembered as the architect of brutal repression and neoliberalism
The dictator’s legacy is celebrated by some and condemned by others. What is certain is that Fujimorism will continue to be a relevant actor in Peruvian politics for years to come.
Amnesty International alleges Boluarte may have deliberately planned violent repression of anti-coup protests in Peru
The document alleges that senior Peruvian officials either planned or deliberately failed to stop the violent repression of anti-coup protests which killed more than 50 people and injured thousands
Peruvian Prosecutor’s Office requests seizure of Pedro Castillo’s assets
Prosecutor Daniel Soria has made the request in the case investigating Castillo’s attempt to dissolve the right-wing dominated Congress and rule by decree in December 2022
Peru’s former prime minister Betssy Chávez arrested on rebellion and conspiracy charges
The charges against Chávez stem from the right-wing’s case against former President Pedro Castillo who has been imprisoned since December 2022
Boluarte isolates herself even further and declares López Obrador persona non grata
The Foreign Affairs Committee of the Peruvian Congress declared Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador persona non grata
Peruvians demand justice following death of protester who was shot with 36 lead pellets by police
According to Peru’s Ombudsman’s Office, with the death of 22-year-old Rosalino Florez Valverde, the death toll from state repression of anti-government and anti-congress protests rose to 67
Enver León: “The majority of Peruvians want a change in the Constitution”
The Peruvian people have remained in the streets three months since Pedro Castillo was overthrown in a coup d’état
Peru’s judiciary extends preventive detention of Pedro Castillo by 36 months
Supporters of the ousted president argue that the Peruvian judiciary is unfairly targeting Castillo while those responsible for killings of civilian protesters walk free
Protests and strikes continue in Peru against Dina Boluarte
Social organizations and trade unions have pointed out that Boluarte’s meetings with political leaders and the Congress’ decision to postpone the approval of early elections ratify their intention to remain in power until 2026
Peruvian police repress protests, leave over 20 injured in Juliaca
Tens of thousands of Peruvians continue to hit the streets, demanding radical political changes despite heavy repression as pro-democracy protests complete two months
Peruvian Congress strikes down proposals for 2023 elections, protests continue
Following the votes in Congress, the government of Dina Boluarte presented a bill to hold general elections in October 2023, a central demand of protesters
