Peruvian President Pedro Castillo announced a curfew for yesterday for the capital, Lima, and neighboring port city Callao following a demonstration that caused roadblocks and “acts of violence.”
Protests had erupted across the country in the past few days due to a hike in fuel prices and tolls, during a period in which Peru is also experiencing a rise in food prices.
In an attempt to appease protesters, the government canceled the fuel tax over the weekend.
However, the demonstration on Monday saw truckers and passenger carrier drivers continue to take to the streets in Lima, as well as several regions in the
Peruvian President Pedro Castillo announced a curfew for Tuesday in the capital Lima and neighboring port city Callao, after demonstrations across the country over fuel prices caused roadblocks and "…