Peru top prosecutor launches inquiry into President Boluarte after deadliest day of protests
The Hindu
The inquiry comes after 17 civilians were killed in the country's southern Puno region on Monday
Peru's top prosecutor's office on January 10 said it launched an inquiry into new President Dina Boluarte and members of her cabinet over violent clashes that have seen at least 40 killed and hundreds injured since early December.
The inquiry comes after 17 civilians were killed in the country's southern Puno region on Monday—the most lethal day of protests since former President Pedro Castillo was ousted and detained last month. The violence continued on Tuesday with a police officer dying after his car was torched.
The attorney general's office said it was investigating Ms. Boluarte along with Prime Minister Alberto Otarola, Defense Minister Jorge Chavez and Interior Minister Victor Rojas on charges of "genocide, qualified homicide and serious injuries."
Human rights groups have accused authorities of using firearms on protesters and dropping smoke bombs from helicopters. The army says protesters have used weapons and homemade explosives.
The president and ministers' offices did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
The ouster of Mr. Castillo, which came after he illegally attempted to dissolve Congress, has ignited a wave of protests across the country. Protesters are demanding the resignation of Ms. Boluarte, the dissolution of Congress, changes to the constitution and Mr. Castillo's release.
Lawmakers on Tuesday were set to cast their ballots in a vote of confidence in Ms. Boluarte's cabinet, which is needed to lead a new government.
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