Death Toll In Protests Hits 15
December 16 2022
The Peruvian government has ordered ex-President Pedro Castillo to be held in pre-trial detention for 18 months, after deeming him a flight risk, reports Reuters.
The decision comes as protests by Castillo's supporters continued for a second week.
Peruvian authorities said that 15 people have been killed during the protests, which triggered a national state of emergency earlier this week.
Castillo was impeached on Dec. 7 and removed from power after attempting a coup.
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