Peru's new government declares police state amid protests
Source: Associated Press
Peru’s new government declares police state amid protests
By REGINA GARCIA CANO
December 14, 2022
LIMA, Peru (AP) — Peru’s new government declared a 30-day national emergency on Wednesday amid violent protests following the ouster of President Pedro Castillo, suspending the rights of “personal security and freedom” across the Andean nation.
“The National Police with the support of the Armed Forces will ensure the control throughout the national territory of personal property and, above all, strategic infrastructure and the safety and well-being of all Peruvians,” Defense Minister Luis Otarola Peñaranda announced.
The defense minister described the declaration as “an accord of the council of ministers.” His announcement didn’t mention Peru’s new president, Dina Boluarte, who was sworn in by Congress hours after lawmakers ousted Castillo.
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The declaration includes the suspension of the rights of “personal security and freedom,” including the rights of assembly and freedom of movement. Authorities also will be able to search people’s homes without permission or judicial order. Otarola said the government has not determined whether a curfew will be imposed.
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