SaralnamaOne person died and over 100 were injured in clashes between protesters and police in Lima, Peru. The protests came days after José Jerí became interim president following Dina Boluarte's impeachment. Young Peruvians demanded action against crime and corruption. President Jerí said criminals infiltrated the protest and ordered an investigation into the death of Eduardo Ruiz Sáenz, 32. A lawmaker claimed he died from a chest bullet wound. Witnesses accused a plainclothes officer of shooting him. Jerí, Peru's seventh president in eight years, took office. Protesters want him to step down for an independent leader. They also seek action against extortion gangs targeting drivers. (Updated 16 Oct 2025, 18:44 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- One person died and over 100 were injured in clashes between protesters and police in Lima, Peru on 25 Oct 2023
- The protests came days after José Jerí became interim president following Dina Boluarte's impeachment
- Young Peruvians demanded action against crime and corruption