LIMA - Peru's defense minister announced a nationwide state of emergency on Wednesday (Dec 14), which will take effect in the next few hours and allow soldiers to assist police in maintaining public safety after a week of fiery protests and road blockades. The protests were sparked by the ousting of former President Pedro Castillo on Dec 7 in an.
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