Peruvian Prime Minister Alberto Otarola stated that the attack on Juliaca airport in the Puno Regionwas a premeditated plot and called on the prosecutor s office to find and punish those planning a coup.
(Update 1: Updates figure, lede, headline, adds details, edits throughout) Lima, Jan 9 (EFE).- At least 14 people died Monday in new clashes between demonstrators and security forces in the southern Peruvian city of Juliaca, bringing to the total to 43 killed nationwide since the start of anti-government protests last month. The figure was confirmed …
Clashes amid new anti-government protests in Peru's neglected rural areas leave 13 dead. 12 of the deaths took place as protesters attempted to take control of an airport.
At least 13 Peruvians died Monday as protests seeking immediate resumption of elections in rural areas in southeast Peru still loyal to ousted President Pedro Castillo.