Peru's parliament votes for early elections in April 2024

Peru has been gripped by nationwide unrest since the impeachment and arrest of President Pedro Castillo on December 7.

Peru's parliament votes for early elections in April 2024

Peru has been gripped by nationwide unrest since the impeachment and arrest of President Pedro Castillo on December 7. The demonstrators protest against Castillo's disempowerment and demand the resignation of his successor Boluarte.

They are also demanding that Parliament be dissolved and that new elections be held immediately. More than 20 people were killed during the protests. The snap elections are an attempt to contain the crisis.

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