"Peru is set to declare a state of emergency after at least one person was killed and dozens of police officers were injured in widespread protests against President Jose Jeri who assumed power just days ago. Prime minister Ernesto Alvarez said late on Thursday that the government would declare the state of emergency in Lima within hours and is preparing a package of measures to tackle rising insecurity."
"The protest on Wednesday night called by gen Z protesters, transport workers and civil groups was the latest in a series of demonstrations against corruption and rising crime, which led to the dramatic midnight ouster of former president Dina Boluarte last Thursday. Thousands of protesters amassed around the country, with hundreds clashing with police outside congress in Lima. Police fired teargas while some protesters hurled fireworks, rocks and burning objects."
"A 32-year-old man, Eduardo Mauricio Ruiz, was killed during the protest and his death would be investigated, said Fernando Losada, a representative from the country's ombudsman's office. Peru's prosecutor's office said Ruiz died after being shot. Jeri expressed regret over Ruiz's death in a post on X, saying the death would be objectively investigated. He blamed violence on delinquents who infiltrated a peaceful demonstration to sow chaos."
Peru will declare a state of emergency in Lima after protests left at least one person dead and dozens of police officers injured. President Jose Jeri took office days earlier and said violent elements infiltrated peaceful demonstrations. Prime minister Ernesto Alvarez announced a package of measures to address rising insecurity. The demonstrations, involving Gen Z protesters, transport workers and civil groups, followed mass unrest and the ouster of former president Dina Boluarte. Thousands rallied nationwide and hundreds clashed with police outside congress, where authorities used teargas and protesters threw fireworks, rocks and burning objects. Prosecutors said the killed man died from a gunshot and officials pledged an investigation while seeking broader public safety and prison reform powers.
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