World News | Peru protests: Protesters clash with police, at least 20 injured

lima [Peru]Dec 11 (ANI): At least 20 people were injured, including four police officers, in clashes between protesters and police in the southern Peruvian city of Andaveras on Saturday, CNN reported.

Some people have been detained, the Ombudsman’s office said. However, the exact number of detainees was not mentioned.

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The Ombudsman’s Office reiterated its “call on the population not to resort to violent means during the protests” and asked the national police that “any action to restore public order must be carried out within the framework of the use of force law,” according to CNN.

The two policemen who were captured by protesters have now been released and are being assessed by medical staff, the state police said.

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The reason for Saturday’s protest was not clear, according to information provided by Peru’s Interior Ministry, but Andaveras was one of the country’s residents who took to the streets on Friday in support of former President Pedro Castillo, who was ousted earlier this week. one of several towns.

Castillo allegedly attempted to dissolve Peru’s Congress and called for new elections. Castillo was removed from office on Wednesday based on the allegations.

Peruvian lawmakers have described Castillo’s move as a coup. Within a day, he was impeached by lawmakers and arrested on suspicion of insurrection, according to CNN.

Following his impeachment, Peruvian Vice President Dina Boluarte was sworn in as president. Boluarte ruled out calling early elections on his first day in office.

On Thursday, the Supreme Court ordered a seven-day preliminary arrest for Castillo.

Castillo faces a slew of investigations into whether he used his position to gain favor or preferential treatment by peddling influence to benefit himself, his family and closest allies, among other allegations, according to CNN. .

The former leader has denied all allegations against him, saying they were the result of a witch hunt against him and his family by groups that failed to accept his electoral victory. He has always shown a willingness to cooperate with any investigation. (Arnie)

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