ALBAWABA - Anti-government protests continued across Peru, where 41 people were killed in two weeks of violence.
Mass funerals were held on Wednesday for those killed in the latest violent protests across the country. Strikes were also announced in some cities to pressure the new government to resign.
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Demonstrations started as protesters demanded the resignation of President Dina Boluarte, who took office after the ouster and arrest of her predecessor Pedro Castillo on Dec. 7.
Peruvian authorities in Cusco said that 37 civilians and six police officers were wounded on Wednesday, when some protesters tried to control Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport.
Videos of people clashing and hurling stones at police were posted on the internet, as thousands of protesters took to the streets calling for the overthrow the new government.
BBC reported that the family of ousted President Pedro Castillo moved to Mexico after being offered asylum there.
