"At least 19 people, including a police officer, have been injured during protests against the government of Peruvian President Dina Boluarte and Congress, according to authorities and human rights advocates. Hundreds of people marched over the weekend towards the seats of government in central Lima, under a heavy police presence. Groups of young people threw stones, petrol bombs and fireworks at law enforcement, who responded with tear gas and rubber bullets."
"The National Human Rights Coordinator (CNDDHH), a human rights coalition, reported on Sunday that 18 people were injured in the clashes, including a journalist. A police officer suffered first-degree burns from a Molotov cocktail during the march organised by various groups, the National Police reported on Saturday, sharing images of the clashes on social media. The CNDDHH blamed the police for the violence. We call on the police to respect the right to protest."
"We are marching against corruption, for life, and against the crime that is killing us every day, Adriana Flores, a 28-year-old engineer, told the AFP news agency on Sunday."
At least 19 people, including a police officer, were injured during protests in central Lima against President Dina Boluarte and Congress. Hundreds marched toward government seats amid a heavy police presence. Young demonstrators threw stones, petrol bombs and fireworks, and police responded with tear gas and rubber bullets. The National Human Rights Coordinator reported 18 wounded, including a journalist, and accused police of excessive force. One police officer suffered burns from a Molotov cocktail. A march by transport workers and the Generation Z collective was dispersed with tear gas. Social unrest rose after a September 5 law forcing young people to join private pension funds amid widespread job insecurity.
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