One dead, over 100 injured in youth-led protest in Peru

Violent clashes erupted in Lima as demonstrators demanded the dismissal of a newly installed government

Violent anti-government clashes in the Peruvian capital of Lima on Wednesday left at least one person dead and over 100 injured, according to the authorities.

The Peruvian Congress impeached President Dina Boluarte last week in response to public anger over rampant crime and numerous corruption scandals, appointing congressional chief Jose Jeri as her interim replacement. Jeri, who unveiled his cabinet on Tuesday, vowed to prioritize fighting crime, but faced protests demanding his removal.

Thousands of mostly young protesters and labor unions marched through Lima on Wednesday night to denounce Jeri’s new government. The protest turned violent when demonstrators tried to tear down security barriers outside Congress, prompting riot police to intervene.

Protesters reportedly hurled stones, Molotov cocktails and fireworks at the officers, who responded with tear gas and flares to disperse them.

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