Thousands took to the streets of Peru's capital Lima in a peaceful protest against the new government and president, after weeks of bloody clashes left at least 42 dead
"Why are you turning your back on the people, there are so many deaths, for God's sake, stop this massacre," said protester Olga Espejo, calling on President Dina Boluarte, previously Castillo's vice president, to resign.Protesters shouted "Dina asesina!" as they carried cardboard coffins, photos of the victims and anti-government slogans down the streets of Lima in the capital's first mass protest since New Year.
The march, organized by trade unions and leftist groups, took place without incident. The clashes that started in early December mark Peru's worstWhile Thursday's protest was underway, Labor Minister Eduardo Garcia announced his resignation on Twitter, saying the country needs an apology for the deaths and urged the government to recognize that "mistakes have been made that must be corrected.
Garcia said the situation could not wait until April 2024, when elections have been proposed, two years earlier than required.
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