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Death Toll From Protests in Peru Rises to 8

© AFP 2023 / ERNESTO BENAVIDESSupporters of former President Pedro Castillo take cover from tear gas thrown by the police during clashes on a demonstration demanding his release and the closure of the Peruvian Congress in Lima, on December 11, 2022.
Supporters of former President Pedro Castillo take cover from tear gas thrown by the police during clashes on a demonstration demanding his release and the closure of the Peruvian Congress in Lima, on December 11, 2022. - Sputnik International, 1920, 15.12.2022
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BUENOS AIRES (Sputnik) - The number of people killed in Peru during nationwide protests has risen to eight, the country's health ministry said.

"During the protests… 19 people have been hospitalized, 152 were discharged and eight people died so far," the ministry said in a statement.

Protests are taking place across the country, following the impeachment and arrest of former President Pedro Castillo on December 7. Demonstrators call for an immediate presidential election and termination of the country's parliament. On Wednesday, the Peruvian government declared a state of emergency for 30 days in connection with the protests.
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