Thousands took to the streets of Lima, the Peruvian capital, in a peaceful protest against the new government and President Dina Polartec, after weeks of bloody clashes that erupted after the overthrow of former President Pedro Castillo, leaving at least 42 people dead, according to Reuters.
"Dina Asesina!" the demonstrators chanted (Our president is our killer) carrying cardboard coffins, pictures of the victims, and anti-government slogans through the streets of Lima, in the first mass protest in the capital in the new year.
The march, organized by trade unions and left-wing groups, took place without incident. The clashes, which began in early December, are the worst outbreak of violence in Peru in more than 20 years.
During yesterday's protest, Labor Minister Eduardo García announced his resignation on Twitter, saying the country needed to apologize for the deaths and urging the government to acknowledge that "mistakes have been made and must be corrected."
Garcia said the situation could not remain this way until April 2024, the proposed date for the elections, which comes two years earlier than scheduled.
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