The face of Peruvian President Pedro Castillo a series of protests against rising fuel, fertilizer and food prices. After eight days of people taking to the streets to demand the President’s resignation, the strike called by a transport company last Monday, April 4, sparked a wave of violence.
The central Junín region was the epicenter of the resulting heavy protests and blockades Three people died – one of them a minor – and at least 28 people were injured.
Looting at a shop in Ica
Negotiations with freight forwarders
Faced with the increasing anger of the population due to the price increase, especially the transport companies, Castillo decided to negotiate with the sector and they reached an agreement consisting of a Discount on fuel.
Also at the meeting in Huancayo it was decided to control or eliminate competition from foreign airlines. It was also announced that there will be a minimum wage increase on May 1, which has not been increased since 2018.
However, these decisions did not prevent violence from sweeping the Peruvian capital and in the city of Ica (in the south-west of the country) videos and images of burned vehicles going viral on social networks, as well as the looting of businesses causing chaos in the streets.
curfew across the country
The President of Peru, Pedro Castillo, announced at midnight on April 5, a curfew that began at 2 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. In this way he tries to stop the violence in the streets and at the same time find a definitive solution to the situation.
The national president decreed similarly State of emergency in Lima and El Callaodoes this measure ban freedom of assembly and freedom of transit; the immobility of the house.
Before the announcement, the critics did not wait, within Parliament came the most heated questions, such as the case of the Vice President of the entity, Lady Camones, who emphasized this Locking up Peruvians is not a solution, he stressed that limiting or preventing protests is a dictatorial act and that violates the constitution of the Andean country.
rejection in the population
Due to the problems Peru is facing, the Castillo’s popularity has waned significant. The curfew has fueled further anger among the populace, who have intensified calls for protest and called for the president’s resignation.
It should be remembered that in just 8 months in office, Pedro Castillo has faced two trials in Congress for a possible impeachment trial, from which he successfully escaped. The same body has been responsible for removing two heads of state from office in the last 4 years.