"Last week, former President Dina Doluarte was ousted from office by lawmakers, who cited her government's inability to curb crime. Her replacement, President Jose Jeri, is already facing calls by protesters to step down. On Thursday, Jeri told reporters he would not resign. "My responsibility is to maintain the stability of the country; that is my responsibility and my commitment," 38-year-old Jeri said. He added that he would ask Congress for "authority to legislate on public safety issues.""
"Peru's interim government said a state of emergency will be declared in the capital, Lima, after clashes between anti-government protesters and police turned deadly. For weeks, youth led demonstrations have taken to the streets of Peruvian cities, decrying low wages, corruption and organized crime. On Wednesday, one man was shot dead, and 100 more were injured, when protests turned violent in the center of the capital. Some 80 police officers were also injured."
Peru's interim government will declare a state of emergency in Lima after clashes between anti-government protesters and police turned deadly. Youth-led demonstrations across Peruvian cities have protested low wages, corruption and organized crime. On Wednesday, one man was shot dead and about 100 more people were injured when protests turned violent in central Lima; roughly 80 police officers were also injured. Former President Dina Boluarte was ousted by lawmakers last week amid criticism over crime. Her replacement, President Jose Jeri, refused calls to resign and said he would seek congressional authority to legislate on public safety. Prosecutors are investigating the shooting death of 32-year-old protester and hip-hop singer Eduardo Ruiz.
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