Early elections for the new president of Peru Two dead after the protests

Monday, December 12, 2022, Mrs. Dina Boluarte new presidentof Peru Make a Statement on Television Indicates that you are preparing to submit a motion to Congress. propose holding a general election in April 2024 instead of the original schedule in April 2026 amid political turmoil leading todeceasedAnd at least 2 bodies

Boluarte assumed the presidency on December 7 after Pedro Castillo attempted to dissolve parliament to form an emergency government. but was jointly voted by MPs to remove him from office sooner Initially, Ms Boluarte said at the swearing-in ceremony that she will remain in office until the end of Castillo’s five-year term.

However, many Peruvians have come out.protestin several regions, including Apurimac, Arequipa and Ica, to ask for new immediate elections. Several protests turned violent, with two teenagers killed in clashes with officials in the Apurimac region. This prompted Ms Boluarte to declare a state of emergency in the protest area.

Ms Boluarte’s statement read: She will propose several constitutional reforms. To make the parliamentary system more efficient, transparent and engaging. but did not reveal the details

Mr. Castillo is currently in police custody pending the results of the investigation. Should he be accused of treason? His bodyguards prevented him from going to the Mexican embassy. that he intends to seek political asylum

Later, on December 8, Mexican Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard said: Their officials have entered into consultations with Peruvian officials. on Mr. Castillo’s asylum claim

but after a while The Peruvian authorities summoned the Mexican ambassador to Lima and warned him Ebrard’s words were seen as interference in the internal affairs of the country.