Peru has declared state of emergency in capital Lima and three other regions.&nbsp;The emergency will be in force for 30 days and will authorize Peruvian army to intervene to maintain order. The emergency suspends several constitutional rights such as freedom of movement and assembly. The decree has been published in the official gazette.&nbsp;Peru has been rocked by protests organised by ousted president Pedro Castillo's&nbsp;supporters who have marched and barricaded streets around the South American country since December, demanding new elections and the removal of current leader Dina Boluarte.

The demonstrations have at times turned violent and at least 42 people have been killed in clashes with security forces, including a police officer burned alive in a vehicle, while hundreds more have been injured.

Authorities have, however, reopened Cusco international airport, which is vital to Peru's tourism sector.

President Boluarte, who is from the same left-wing party as Castillo, has insisted she will not step down.

Peru has faced political instability in recent years, with Boluarte, 60, the sixth person to hold the presidency in five years.

Castillo, who was being investigated in several fraud cases during his tenure, has been remanded in custody for 18 months, charged with rebellion.

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Peru has declared state of emergency in capital Lima and three other regions. The emergency will be in force for 30 days and will authorize Peruvian army to intervene to maintain order.

Peru has declared state of emergency in capital Lima and three other regions. The emergency will be in force for 30 days and will authorize Peruvian army to intervene to maintain order. The emergency suspends several constitutional rights such as freedom of movement and assembly. The decree has been published in the official gazette. Peru has been rocked by protests organised by ousted president Pedro Castillo's supporters who have marched and barricaded streets around the South American country since December, demanding new elections and the removal of current leader Dina Boluarte. The demonstrations have at times turned violent and at least 42 people have been killed in clashes with security forces, including a police officer burned alive in a vehicle, while hundreds more have been injured. Authorities have, however, reopened Cusco international airport, which is vital to Peru's tourism sector. President Boluarte, who is from the same left-wing party as Castillo, has insisted she will not step down. Peru has faced political instability in recent years, with Boluarte, 60, the sixth person to hold the presidency in five years. Castillo, who was being investigated in several fraud cases during his tenure, has been remanded in custody for 18 months, charged with rebellion. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Peru declares 30-day state of emergency in capital Lima amid nationwide protests

Authorities in Peru on Saturday (January 15) re-opened the airport in Cusco, the gateway to the famous Machu Pichu site in southern part of the country. The airport was shut after a flare-up in weeks-long protests that have killed dozens.

Peru has been rocked by protests organised by supporters of ousted president Pedro Castillo who have marched and barricaded streets around the South American country since December, demanding new elections and the removal of current leader Dina Boluarte.

The demonstrations have at times turned violent and at least 42 people have been killed in clashes with security forces, including a police officer burned alive in a vehicle, while hundreds more have been injured.

Authorities suspended operations at the airport as a preventive measure. The airport handles the second-most air traffic in the country. When the airport was closed, Castillo supporters were trying to reach the transportation hub.

In December, it suspended operations for five days.

The countrywide demonstrations have at times turned violent and at least 42 people have been killed in clashes with security forces.

The number of protest roadblocks in Peru meanwhile climbed Saturday to 100, with blockages particularly concentrated around Lima, transport authorities said.

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Authorities in Peru on Saturday (January 15) re-opened the airport in Cusco, the gateway to the famous Machu Pichu site in southern part of the country. The airport was shut after a flare-up in weeks-long protests that have killed dozens.

Authorities in Peru on Saturday (January 15) re-opened the airport in Cusco, the gateway to the famous Machu Pichu site in southern part of the country. The airport was shut after a flare-up in weeks-long protests that have killed dozens. Peru has been rocked by protests organised by supporters of ousted president Pedro Castillo who have marched and barricaded streets around the South American country since December, demanding new elections and the removal of current leader Dina Boluarte. The demonstrations have at times turned violent and at least 42 people have been killed in clashes with security forces, including a police officer burned alive in a vehicle, while hundreds more have been injured. Authorities suspended operations at the airport as a preventive measure. The airport handles the second-most air traffic in the country. When the airport was closed, Castillo supporters were trying to reach the transportation hub. In December, it suspended operations for five days. The countrywide demonstrations have at times turned violent and at least 42 people have been killed in clashes with security forces. The number of protest roadblocks in Peru meanwhile climbed Saturday to 100, with blockages particularly concentrated around Lima, transport authorities said. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Peru: Authorities reopen Cusco airport closed due to violent protests by Castillo supporters

Police used tear gas to disperse protesters trying to approach Peru's Congress headquarters on Wednesday, as thousands took to the streets two weeks after a wave of deadly protests over the ousting of former President Pedro Castillo.

Peru Police use tear gas to disperse protesters