Peru declares state of emergency as Gen Z riots turn violent

Peru declares state of emergency as Gen Z riots turn violent

A state of emergency is set to be declared in Lima after one person was killed during violent Gen Z protests against the interim government.

Hundreds were injured and one person was shot dead by police after demonstrations turned into street clashes on Wednesday near the capital city’s Congress building.

The protesters, alongside transport workers and civil groups, are calling for the resignation of Peru’s new president, who has been in office for less than a week.

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