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At least 20 people, including four police officers, were injured in clashes between protesters and police in Andahuaylas, a city in southern Peru in the Andes Mountains, on Saturday.
The ombudsman’s office said on Twitter that it was working with medical personnel to ensure that the injured received “adequate medical care at a hospital in the city”, but did not provide details of the injuries. .
It did not disclose how many people were detained.
Meanwhile, the National Police reported that two police officers captured by protesters had been released and were being evaluated by medical personnel.
The reasons for Saturday’s protests are not yet clear, but information provided by the media said Andahuaylas was among the domestic protesters who took to the streets this Friday in support of former President Pedro Castillo, who was ousted earlier this week. One of several towns. Ministry of the Interior.
Castillo was removed from power Wednesday after attempting to dissolve the Peruvian parliament and call for new elections. He was arrested for treason and impeached by MPs in a day.
Peruvian lawmakers described the move as a coup, with a majority of the 130-member parliament voting to impeach Castillo on the same day, with Dina Boluarte taking the top post.
Peru’s new president ruled out early elections on Thursday, his first day in office, following the dramatic ouster and arrest of his predecessor.
Castillo is also serving a seven-day provisional arrest ordered by the Supreme Court on Thursday after deeming him a fugitive risk.
Whether Mr Castillo, among other allegations, used his position to benefit himself, his family and closest allies by pitching influence to gain support or preferential treatment. has faced a cascade of investigations.
He has repeatedly denied all allegations and reiterated his willingness to cooperate with the investigation. It claims to be the result of hunting.
The Ombudsman’s office reiterated its “call on the population not to resort to violent means during protests” and warned the national police that “actions to restore public order will be carried out within the framework of the Use of Force Law”. It must be done,” he requested.
