Death Toll From Peru Protests Tops 20 as ‘Coup’ Government Extends Castillo’s Jail Term

(Source: Common Dreams)

Peruvian human rights defenders said Friday that the death toll has risen to 21 in nationwide protests sparked by the ouster and jailing of leftist President Pedro Castillo, whose pretrial imprisonment term was extended to 18 months by the Andean country’s high court.

For the 10 straight day, Peruvians took to the streets of cities and towns across the country, denouncing what many are calling a “coup” against Castillo, while demanding his immediate release, the removal of unelected interim President Dina Boluarte, the dissolution of Congress, and new elections.