In addition, the Executive is evaluating the possibility of issuing a curfew. On the other hand, Justice has ordered that Pedro Castillo remains in custody for another 48 hours. The former president has called on the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) to mediate on his behalf.
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The Peruvian government took the decision this Wednesday to declare a state of emergency throughout the country for 30 days, which includes the suspension of the right of assembly, the inviolability of the home and freedom of transit, while evaluated for a curfew.
“The state of emergency has been agreed across the country due to the acts of vandalism and violence, the seizure of highways and roads that are already stabilizing acts (…) and require a strong and authoritative response,” said the defense minister. Alberto Otarolain response to anti-government protests over the impeachment of the former president Pedro Castillaat least seven people died.
The Peruvian Armed Forces have been deployed at various strategic points of Arequipa, the country’s second city, has been under a state of emergency since Tuesday due to protests and clashes with law enforcement. The military sentries such as the Alfredo Rodríguez Ballón International Airport, which was seized by protesters for a few hours on Monday.
Police officers clash with demonstrators in Arequipa (Peru). Photo: EFE
The President of Peru, Dinah Boluarteannounced that it has proposed holding the general election in December 2023, four months before the election First proposal which he did in the midst of the grave political and social crisis plaguing his country.
On the other hand, the Peruvian Supreme Court Juan Carlos Checkley He has ordered former president Pedro Castillo to be held in pre-trial detention for another 48 hours. Within that period, the request for preventive detention of 18 months submitted by the Public Prosecution Service against the former ruler will be reviewed.
Hundreds of people demand the release of Pedro Castillo outside the police base where he is being held in Lima, Peru. Photo: EFE
For his part, Castle He has called on the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) to intervene on his behalf, as he believes his country’s authorities have once again “enforced” his freedom. “Enough is enough! The abuse, humiliation and mistreatment continue. Today they are once again forcing my freedom with 18 months in pretrial detention. I ask the IACHR to intercede for my rights and the rights of my Peruvian brothers who demand justice ,” he wrote in a letter signed by him and published on his Twitter account.
Lawyer Ronald Atencioone of the former president’s defenders, has confirmed that his country’s judiciary “violates all processes” and has scheduled the preventive detention hearing in a few hours.
In addition, Castillo has accused a “coup sector”, referring to the government, of silencing civil protests. Finally, he showed “his gratitude” to the presidents of Colombia, Bolivia, Argentina and Mexicowho made a statement still recognizing him as head of state, in a new letter sent from prison this Wednesday, reiterating that he will not give up “the will of the people”.
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