Despite the resignations in the cabinet of Alberto Otárola and the message to the Nation that Dina Boluarte gave, on the night of Friday, January 13, the demonstrations in Cusco persist. The main incidents currently occur between those who ask for the departure of the current president and those who march for peace. Likewise, the authorities in the imperial region take different measures every day in search of guaranteeing services such as the airport or trains.
Unemployment in Cusco LIVE, today January 14
Why are there protests in Puno, Arequipa, Cusco and regions?
Several regions of the country, mostly in the south, entered an indefinite paralysis in December 2022 following Dina Boluarte ascended to the presidency of the Republic because Pedro Castillo was dismissed by Congress as a result of his coup attempt. . The demonstrations and protests through which the advancement of elections, the closure of Congress and the resignation of the acting president were demanded, left more than 20 deaths in Ayacucho, Apurímac, Arequipa and other regions.
However, as a result of the end of the year celebrations, several regions called a truce announcing that from January 4, 2023 they would resume an indefinite strike. One of the regions where the measure is compellingly complied with from day one is Puno. The friction between citizens and the police increased until it became a critical problem, especially in Juliacawhere on January 9 the clashes they left an unfortunate balance of 18 dead civilians and a dead police officer. Protests in the altiplano region persist.
