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President Castillo Declares Curfew In Lima Amid Violent Protests

PERU

Peruvian President Pedro Castillo declares curfew in the capital Lima on Tuesday and announces a state of emergency in Lima and the nearby seaport of Callao amid raging protests against inflation.

  • In his address to the nation delivered after an emergency Cabinet meeting, Castillo urges Peruvians to remain calm and stressed that protesters must observe the law.
  • The Congress earlier voted to invite the President for a meeting to review possible soutions of the ongoing crisis.
  • On Monday, the government deployed the armed forces to control the protests which turned violent last week, causing supply shortages and transport disruptions.

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