Peru declares state of emergency in capital
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Authorities said on Thursday they are investigating the death of protester Eduardo Ruíz, who was shot during the demonstrations.
Peru’s Congress voted in favor of confirming President José Jerí’s top minister and cabinet, an early sign of support as the new administration vows to tackle crime.
The repression sends a message to imperialism and the multinationals that the new government will guarantee the profits extracted from the exploitation of Peruvian workers.
By Marco Aquino LIMA (Reuters) -Peruvian Prime Minister Ernesto Alvarez on Wednesday asked Congress to grant the government 90 days of legislative powers to pass laws aimed at tackling security issues.
“Generation Z” marches against a pension law have grown into a wide-ranging rejection of Peru’s political class, as bus drivers went on strike over extortion rackets. Prosecutors are investigating the death of a 32-year-old protester in clashes with the police on Wednesday night when at least 100 were injured.