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Peru's experiencing its worst outbreak of violence in over 20 years following the arrest and detention of President Pedro Castillo on 7th December.

Castillo was arrested and detained on charges of rebellion having attempted to dissolve Congress and rule by decree.

Castillo was born to a peasant family and not part of the traditional ruling elite of Lima.

As such, he received greatest support from those living in rural and outlying areas as well as indigenous peoples.

It's these supporters who are now taking to the streets.

Fernando Condori was part of the protests in the capital Lima.

The so-called 'water people' of Peru have also left their island of Taquile to lend their voices to the protests.

Kevin Huatta.

Castillo was replaced by his deputy Dina Boluarte and in spite of her attempts to get general elections brought forward, protestors are calling for her resignation.

She's also been blamed for close to 50 deaths which have occurred during the violence.

Luz Helena Guarnez is a doctor treating those wounded in Lima.

Boluarte is Peru's 6th president in 5 years and alongside calls for her removal and immediate elections, there are also demands for the dissolution of Congress and a new constitution.

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