The 107-page report, “Deadly Decline: Security Force Abuses and Democratic Crisis in Peru,” documents excessive use of force by security forces, due process violations and abuses against detainees, and failures in criminal investigations, as well as the entrenched political and social crisis that is eroding the rule of law and human rights in Peru. While some protesters were responsible for acts of violence, security forces responded with grossly disproportionate force, including with assault weapons and handguns. Forty-nine protesters and bystanders, including 8 children, were killed.
NICARAGUA: Catholic bishop Rolando Álvarez one of the most outspoken critics of President Daniel Ortega’s regime was sentenced to more than 26 years in prison on Friday Feb. 10. Álvarez was convicted of charges including treason and spreading false news. The Nicaraguan court’s decision drew concern from religious leaders around the world. Silvio
International, MNA | Almost 50 people were injured in Peru in violent clashes between law enforcement and anti-government protesters outside an airport Thursday, a month after 18 demonstrators were killed at the same location.