President Declares State Of Emergency

President Dina Boluarte has declared a state of emergency following violent demonstrations by supporters of former President Pedro Castillo, who was ousted after attempting a coup earlier this month, reports MercoPress (Uruguay).

Under the 30-day state of emergency, the right of assembly, inviolability of the home, freedom of transit and other individual rights protected by Peru’s constitution are suspended.

The national police and armed forces have been called on to maintain order.

In the seven provinces where Castillo’s supporters have been most active, a 60-day state of emergency has already been implemented.