Peru govt announces nationwide emergency amid fiery protests

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Peru govt announces nationwide emergency amid fiery protests

The Peruvian government declared a nationwide state of emergency on 14 December amid raging protests.

Important facts

  • Peru's Defense Minister removed President Pedro Castillo from office on 7 December by impeaching him. Due to which protests are going on in the country.

  • Amid political turmoil, protests are taking place in the country demanding general elections. Meanwhile, 8 people have died during the violent protests.

  • Peru has gone through years of political turmoil that have seen corruption, repeated impeachment attempts on several leaders, and curtailment of presidential terms.

About Peru

  • Peru is the third largest country in South America, after Brazil and Argentina.

  • President: Dina Boluarte

  • Capital: Lima

  • Currency : Nuevo Sol

  • Major Mountain Ranges: Andes

  • Major Rivers: Amazon, Ucayali, Madre de Dios


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