Fight against leadership: Peru residents protest against President impeachment

Updated: Nov 14, 2020, 12:48 PM(IST)

Thousands took to streets after the former Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra was impeached over allegations of bribery. The country has now broken into a massive protest leading to a conflict between the government and the residents

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In solidarity

Thousands of Peru residents flocked to streets in the last week to raise their voices against the ousting of President Martín Vizcarra.

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At least 11 injured

During the protests on Friday, at least 11 people have been critically wounded in a face-off between the demonstrators and the local police.

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Tale of two Presidents

The protests have come after the former President was impeached over unproven allegations of having received bribes. The locals believe the new President was involved in a coup.

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Street art

Several posters against the new President were spotted throughout the capital city where thousands marched against the ousting of the former President, who was popular among the voters.

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False illusion

Shops and showrooms across the capital city were shut, with several shop shutters reading out slogans such as "We live in a false illusion" as the city was engulfed by demonstrators.

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