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Political Unrest Continues, With Castillo to Address Nation "In Coming Hours"

PERU
  • Peru's President Castillo is to address the nation in the next few hours, with the President seen addressing the recent political unrest following demands for Congress to schedule a vote of no confidence.
  • The opposition against the Peruvian president began after the appointment of controversial cabinet picks, including the new PM, who has a history of domestic violence. The moves have prompted calls from some opposition lawmakers for the new President to resign from his post.
  • Protests in Lima are set to begin in two days' time, with other ministers also drawing criticism: the newly proposed minister for women has spoken out against gender equality, and the new minister leading environmental issues has no experience of public office.

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