Castillo was replaced by the country’s first female president, Dina Boluarte, last Wednesday (7 December) after being impeached; the Foreign Office has described the political situation in the country as "increasingly volatile", with dissent expected to escalate in capital Lima over the coming days.
Peru protests: Govt declares nationwide state of emergency
Destinations
James Chapple
15 December 2022
Peru’s government has declared a 30-day nationwide state of emergency owing to widespread protesting following the ousting of president Pedro Castillo last week.
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