Weeks-long protests that have killed dozens across Peru continued on Thursday, with escalating tensions in Cusco prompting the government to preemptively close the tourist hub's airport.
across Peru continued on Thursday, with escalating tensions in the Andean city Cusco prompting the government to preemptively close the tourist hub's airport. Supporters of ousted president Pedro Castillo have marched and barricaded streets around the South American country demanding new elections and the removal of current leader Dina Boluarte.
Mourners gather for the funeral procession of community and protest leader Remo Candia at Plaza de Armas del Cusco, January 12, 2023, in Cusco, Peru. Candia, who was a community leader from Anta, was killed on January 11 during clashes between police forces and protesters.Major flashpoints have occurred near Peru's airports, which are guarded by security forces after protesters stormed runways during an initial wave of uprisings in early December.
Clashes broke out Wednesday night in Cusco, the former capital of the Inca empire, with protesters attempting to enter the airport, while some torched a bus station, attacked shops and blocked train tracks with large rocks. Peru's rights ombudsman said one person died and more than 50 people, including 19 police officers, were injured in the turmoil, while police said they had arrested 11 people.
"It is painful to lose a member of your family for fighting for your rights," 48-year-old Fidel Huancollo, whose cousin had died, told AFP.
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