Peruvian protests (2022–2023)

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Peruvian protests (2022–2023)

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Major political unrest in Peru (2022–2023) against the government of Dina Boluarte.

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Origins & Early Life

After President of Peru Pedro Castillo was ousted on 7 December 2022, a series of political protests against the government of President Dina Boluarte and the Congress of Peru occurred. The demonstrations lacked centralized leadership and originated primarily among grassroots movements and social organizations on the left to far-left, as well as indigenous communities, who felt politically disenfranchised. Castillo was removed from office and arrested after announcing the illegal dissolution of Congress, the intervention of the state apparatus, and the forced establishment of an "emergency government", which was characterized as a self-coup attempt by all government institutions, all professional institutions, and mainstream media in Peru (and by the international community in general). Castillo's supporters said that Congress attempted to overthrow Castillo. Boluarte, along with Congress, had been widely disapproved of by voters, with the two receiving the lowest approval ratings among public offices in the Americas.

Career & Major Achievements

Among the demonstrators' main demands were the dissolution of Congress, Boluarte's resignation, new general elections, Castillo's release, and the formation of a constituent assembly to draft a new constitution. It was also reported that some of the protesters declared an insurgency in Puno. Analysts, businesses, and voters said immediate elections were necessary to prevent future unrest, although many establishment political parties had little public support. The Boluarte government called the protests a "threat to democracy" and announced a national state of emergency on 14 December, suspending some constitutional rights of citizens, including the right to prevent troops from staying in private homes and buildings, the right to freedom of movement, the right to freedom of assembly, and the right to "personal freedom and security" for 30 days. The Peruvian Armed Forces and National Police used severe force against the protesters, resulting in at least 60 deaths, over 600 injuries, over 380 arrests and two massacres, in Ayacucho and Juliaca.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Extrajudicial executions use of torture and violence against detainees were also reported. The government denied that authorities acted violently and praised officers and troops for their actions. Some right-wing groups and the Boluarte government used the terruqueo fear-mongering tactic to label some of the protesters as terrorists, a practice dating to the internal conflict in Peru that United Nations experts have condemned. United Nations Special Rapporteur Clément Nyaletsossi Voule said there was no evidence that terrorist groups were involved in the protests. Terruqueos by government officials provided impunity to authorities and increased the risk of violence.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 2022: 2022 Milestone — After President of Peru Pedro Castillo was ousted on 7 December 2022, a series of political protests against the government of President Dina Boluarte and the Congress of Peru occurred.

Notable Quotes by Peruvian protests (2022–2023)

“"Dina asesina" ("Dina the murderer")”

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Peruvian protests (2022–2023)

True or False: “The protests were solely organized by established, mainstream political parties demanding constitutional reform.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): The demonstrations lacked centralized leadership and originated primarily among grassroots movements, social organizations on the left to far-left, as well as indigenous communities.

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