Peru’s de facto president blames protesters for their own deaths at the hands of state forces
Boluarte condemned the fresh wave of protests and blamed social organizations for creating violence and chaos in the country.
Enver León: “La mayoría de los peruanos quieren un cambio de Constitución”
A tres meses del golpe de estado contra Pedro Castillo el pueblo peruano sigue movilizado en las calles.
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
Tens of thousands on the streets of Peru in national strike
The pro-democracy protests have received the support of several celebrities, universities and progressive political parties
Peruvian President Pedro Castillo leaves Free Peru party
“The decision obeys my responsibility as president of 33 million Peruvians,” the head of state said in a letter
Outrage in Peru following Court’s decision to release former dictator Alberto Fujimori
83-year-old Alberto Fujimori has been serving a 25-year prison sentence since 2009 for crimes against humanity and corruption committed during his regime
Finally, a popular Left born in Peru
Sociologist Ricardo Jiménez A. discusses the significance of the electoral victory of Pedro Castillo and what it represents for the left in Peru
Peruvian agricultural workers’ strike met with violent repression
Agricultural workers are mobilizing to demand that the Peruvian government and Congress follow through on their promise to pass a law granting labor rights and ensuring better working conditions for workers in this sector
Peru has a new interim president but social movements demand ‘refoundation’
Francisco Sagasti was chosen as interim president by Congress on Monday. This follows the resignation of interim president Manuel Merino after mass outrage over the assassination of two protesters by the police on Saturday
Why are Peruvians protesting president Vizcarra’s impeachment?
Martín Vizcarra is far from a ‘progressive’ leader and does not represent the interests of the masses, so why are thousands on the street rejecting his impeachment and even classifying it as a coup?
Is Peru witnessing a parliamentary coup?
What are the forces behind Peruvian president Martín Vizcarra’s impeachment following a rapid and bizarre session of the Congress? Who stands to benefit? Why have thousands taken to the streets to protest?
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