The death toll in Peru’s demonstrations that erupted after the overthrow of former President Pedro Castillo rose to 20 after Ayacucho officials updated their figures on Thursday after severe clashes at the region’s airport.
In total, the region ayacucho He recorded eight deaths. Six deaths are added to the balance. apurimak (middle), three inches Freedom, in the northwest of the country Arequipaa huancavelica and another juninAs reported by the Peruvian RPP.
The Regional Health Directorate of Peru’s Junín region this Friday, pichanaqui They left behind one dead and five injured, three civilians and two police officers.
“In this context, citizens and the Armed Forces are called upon to avoid new conflicts and to maintain calm. protect the health and life of the entire populationThe statement said it urged protesters to allow ambulances to pass.
Ayacucho National Health Department updated the balance of victims of clashes between protesters and Police in the region, where the death toll rose to eight. 52 injured.
After learning of the new balance, the Peruvian Ombudsman announced in a statement this Friday that it had filed the complaint. humangaAyacucho, to determine whether Peruvian security forces used firearms against protesters.
Peruvian President Dina Boluarte offered her condolences to those who lost their lives before learning about the number of new victims in Ayacucho. seven deaths In the clashes that took place at the airport of this Peruvian department on Thursday.
The latest deaths have come amid strong protests in Peru following the overthrow and arrest of former President Castillo on December 7. Demonstrators demanded the dissolution of Congress from Boluarte and new general elections
The Peruvian Government has declared a state of emergency at the national level for: a period of 30 days In response to the protests supporting Castillo. Likewise, the Executive declared a state of emergency on the National Highway Network, allowing the Army to take to the streets to protect the country’s strategic points.