September 30, 2025

LIMA: The streets of Lima turned chaotic over the weekend as fiery protests rocked Peru! At least 19 people, including a police officer, were injured in heated clashes with police, according to officials and human rights groups. Hundreds marched angrily toward government offices in downtown Lima, with a heavy police presence trying to control the crowd. Young protesters threw stones, firebombs, and fireworks, while police fired tear gas and rubber bullets, AFP reporters saw firsthand. The National Human Rights Coordinator (CNDDHH), a coalition fighting for justice, said 18 people were hurt during the conflicts, including a brave journalist trying to cover the chaos. The National Police reported that one officer suffered first-degree burns from a Molotov cocktail during the march, sharing intense images of the violence on social media. However, the CNDDHH did not hold back, blaming the police for the brutality. Lawyer Mar Perez from CNDDHH told AFP, “We call on the police to respect the right to protest. There was no justification for firing large amounts of tear gas, much less for attacking people.” The unrest didn’t stop there. On Sunday night, hundreds of transport workers and the young Generation Z group came out again to protest corruption and extortion. Police quickly scattered the crowd using tear gas. Among the marchers was 28-year-old engineer Adriana Flores, who passionately said, “We are marching against corruption, for life and against the crime that is killing us every day.” This wave of anger grew after the Boluarte government passed a new law on September 5, forcing young workers to put money into private pension funds. This law hit hard because over 70 percent of young people face job insecurity or unofficial work. President Dina Boluarte’s popularity has dropped sharply as her term nears its end on July 28, 2026. The conservative-led Congress is also under fire for corruption, according to multiple opinion polls. These protests come amid rising crime and extortion in Peru, making the streets a powder keg of frustration and demand for change!

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