Peru declares state of emergency in Lima after protests

Peruvian President Dina Boluarte declared a state of emergency for 30 days in the country's capital of Lima and the regions of Puno and Cusco starting on Sunday, following weeks of violent protests that have left at least 42 dead.

Protesters took to the streets of Lima on Saturday to demonstrate against Boluarte and demand freedom for ousted leftist former president Pedro Castillo. Police and protesters clashed in the tourist district of Miraflores.

Protests began in early December when Castillo was removed from office and then detained after illegally trying to dissolve Congress.

On Friday, Peru's attorney general launched inquiries to identify those responsible for the deaths of at least 41 civilians and one police officer during the protests.

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