Fire and Fury: Protesters Rage in Peru

Since December, demonstrators across Peru have been denouncing the post-impeachment government and calling for an immediate presidential election and the dissolution of the country's parliament.

Thousands of people took to the streets of Peru's capital, Lima, on Thursday, clashing with police, which resorted to tear gas to disperse the crowds.

At least 50 people have died since the start of the protests on December 10, while around 1,200 have been injured.

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A building burns amid anti-government protests in downtown Lima, Peru, Thursday, January 19, 2023.

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An anti-government protester who traveled to the capital from across the country to march against Peruvian President Dina Boluarte, is detained and thrown on the back of police vehicle during clashes in Lima, Peru, Thursday, January 19, 2023.

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Anti-government protesters clash with police in Lima, Peru, Thursday, January 19, 2023.

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Demonstrators clash with riot police at the Aсashuayco bridge in Arequipa, Peru, during a protest against the government of President Dina Boluarte and to demand her resignation on January 19, 2023.

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An anti-government protester stand in front of police blocking a march against President Dina Boluarte in Lima, Peru, Thursday, January 19, 2023.

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An anti-government protesters charges the police with a club during clashes in Lima, Peru, Thursday, January 19, 2023.

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People aid a man injured during anti-government protests in Arequipa, Peru, Thursday, January 19, 2023.

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Police in riot gear block a street as a building burns behind them after a day a day of clashes with anti-government protesters in Lima, Peru, Thursday, January 19, 2023.

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Anti-government protesters who traveled to the capital from across the country to march against Peruvian President Dina Boluarte, clash with the police in Lima, Peru, Thursday, January 19, 2023.

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Police detain a protester marching against President Dina Boluarte in Lima, Peru, Thursday, January. 19, 2023.

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People aid a man injured during anti-government protests in Arequipa, Peru, Thursday, January 19, 2023.

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Riot police clash with demonstrators during a protest against the government of President Dina Boluarte in Lima on January 19, 2023.