ALBAWABA - Peru declared a state of emergency in the capital Lima in the wake of deadly protests that swept across the country, killing 42 people.
The state of emergency was also announced in three other cities amid the violence that erupted against President Dina Boluarte.
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A statement was shared in the official gazette saying that the measure will remain in force for a month. It will allow the army to intervene to maintain order, but it suspends several constitutional rights, such as the freedom of movement and assembly, AFP reported.
Protests, which erupted following the ousting and arrest of President Pedro Castillo a week ago, have killed at least 42.
