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Peru protests: High-level talks amid deepening crisis
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| Contributor | IndyGeorgia |
| Last Edited | IndyGeorgia Dec 16, 2022 08:43pm |
| Category | News |
| News Date | Dec 16, 2022 07:40pm |
| Description | High-level talks are taking place in Peru to try to resolve a deepening political crisis triggered by the ousting of the former president.
The Council of State, the body made up of representatives of all branches of power, and the country's church leaders have been meeting in the capital, Lima.
Earlier, two government ministers resigned, following days of violent protests over the impeachment of Pedro Castillo on 7 December.
More than 20 people have been killed.
In another development, thousands of tourists are trapped in the south-eastern city of Cusco after protesters forced the local airport to close.
Peru has been through years of political turmoil, with the latest crisis coming to a head when Mr Castillo announced he was dissolving Congress and introducing a state of emergency.
However, his plan backfired and Congress instead voted overwhelmingly to impeach him. Mr Castillo, who is currently in detention, is being investigated on charges of rebellion and conspiracy.
He denies all the accusation, insisting that is still the country's legitimate president.
Demonstrators are calling for the closure of Congress, the resignation of new president Dina Boluarte and early elections. On Friday, Congress voted against a proposal to bring elections forward to next year. |
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