Peruvian authorities updated this Friday afternoon. total death balance after shows exploded in Peru for the dismissal and arrest of former President Pedro Castillo, bring the total to 22 from dead people.
The District Health Directorate of Junín announced that two people were killed in a clash between protesters and police in Pichanaqui district of Chanchamayo state in the center of the country. Additionally, the Junín health authority reported: 52 people were injured 43 civilians and 9 police officers so far.
Thus, the total death toll in Peru rose to 22, of which 13 occurred after the Peruvian Government declared the state of emergency last Thursday.
The latest deaths have come amid strong protests in Peru following the overthrow and arrest of former President Castillo on December 7. The demonstrators want Boluarte to dissolve Congress and hold new general elections.
The Peruvian government declared a 30-day national state of emergency in response to protests in support of 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.