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Added on the 26/08/2021 14:00:00 - Copyright : EFE Inglés
Hundreds of protesters block the Alfredo Rodriguez Ballon International Airport and the Pan-American Highway in Arequipa, Peru's second largest city, against the ousting of former President Pedro Castillo and despite new President Dina Boluarte's announcement to bring forward the general elections to April 2024 instead of 2026. Protesters have demanded fresh elections and the resignation of new President Dina Boluarte, following the arrest of her leftist predecessor Castillo last week after he attempted to dissolve Congress and rule by decree. IMAGES
Lima, Jun 19 (EFE).- Thousands of supporters of both the leftist Pedro Castillo and right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori marched this Saturday in Lima as Peruvians were still waiting for their next president to be confirmed. With 100 percent of the ballots counted, Castillo received 50.12 percent of the vote and Fujimori garnered 49.87 percent, a margin of victory of just 44,058 votes.But the leftist candidate has not been officially declared the winner due to appeals filed by Fujimori in a bid to annul 200,000 votes cast in rural, highland areas that overwhelmingly support Castillo. (Camera: MIKHAIL HUACÁN /JUAN CARLOS PALOMINO). SHOT LIST: PEDRO CASTILLO’S SUPPORTERS AND KEIKO FUJIMORI’S SUPPORTERS DEMONSTRATE IN LIMA, PERU.
The motorcade of Peruvian president Dina Boluarte arrives at prosecutor office in Lima for the second time over "Rolexgate", a case of alleged corruption that has her already weakened government in its crosshairs. IMAGES
Peruvian President Dina Boluarte's convoy leaves the Peruvian Prosecutor's building in Lima after she appeared before prosecutors for questioning over her Rolex watches, expensive jewelry, and unexplained bank deposits, in a scandal that has shaken the country's fragile government. IMAGES
Peruvian President Dina Boluarte arrives at prosecutor's office to give a statement in 'Rolexgate', a case in which she is being investigated for the crime of illicit enrichment for allegedly possessing undeclared luxury watches and jewelry, a scandal that has shaken the shaky foundations of her government. IMAGES