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Peru has plunged into a spiral of political unrest, igniting the worst nationwide outbreak of violence in over two decades.

The protests come on the heels of the ousting of President Pedro Castillo on 7th December, who was arrested and charged with rebellion because of his attempts to oversee the dissolution of Congress in order to govern by decree.

From humble beginnings, a peasant family rather than Lima's traditional ruling elite, Castillo struck a chord with voters from rural and outlying constituencies as well as indigenous communities.

It's this same support base who are now venting their fury in the streets.

Fernando Condori attended Lima's anti-government rally.

Kevin Huatta, who belongs to the indigenous group known as the 'water people' from Taquile island in Lake Titicaca, has come ashore to join in the anti-government protests.

Castillo's deputy and successor Dina Boluarte is facing major uproar and calls for her departure from office despite her endeavour to hold general elections sooner than had been slated.

Fingers have been pointed at Boluarte, claiming she's responsible for almost 50 fatalities during the violence.

Attending to the wounded in Lima, here's Doctor Luz Helena Guarnez.

Amidst calls for Boluarte's ousting as Peru's 6th president in 5 years, there are widespread demands for immediate general elections and the introduction of a new constitution.

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