The Government of Peru declares a state of emergency in the regions of Amazonas, La Libertad and Tacna

MADRID, 20 Ene. (EUROPA PRESS) -

The Government of Peru has declared a state of emergency this Thursday in the regions of Amazonas, La Libertad and Tacna due to the clashes that are taking place during the demonstrations calling for the dismissal of the Executive of Dina Boluarte.

In this way, these three regions join Cuzco, Puno, Lima and Callao in the suspension of the rights of assembly, inviolability of home, freedom of transit, and personal freedom and security, for at least 30 days, according to includes a decree published in El Peruano, the official state bulletin.

Likewise, the Peruvian National Police (PNP) will ensure that internal order is maintained with the support of the Peruvian Armed Forces.

The state of national emergency has been announced in the midst of the political crisis facing the country after former President Pedro Castillo announced on December 7 the dissolution of Congress and the establishment of an emergency government, which led to the start of a social outbreak.

Since the start of the protests, more than 50 people have lost their lives, most of them as a result of clashes with state security forces.