Peruvian president Dina Boluarte has declared a state of emergency in three regions affected by devastating forest fires. The fires have burned through swathes of the nation's Andean and Amazonian crop lands and has left at least 15 dead.

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Peruvian President Pedro Castillo's corruption investigation has hit headlines but for the wrong reasons. During the virtual public hearing of the probe, a dancing clip of a Brazilian stripper surfaced and interrupted the proceedings on Wednesday, media reports said. The male stripper Ricardo Milos’s footage appeared on screens when prosecutor Samuel Rojas was giving the reasons why Castillo should be probed. On the judiciary branch's television channel, the hearing was being broadcasted publicly. Later, the offending video was shared extensively on Twitter. &nbsp;

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The clip of the stripper had appeared through the account of Benji Espinosa, who is a member of the defense team of Castillo. The interruption had prompted a brief suspension in the hearing. For the appearance of the video, Espinosa denied any kind of involvement and said that he was the victim of a "computer crime." &nbsp;

"The video appeared abruptly, giving the impression that it came from my account, which I reject," Espinosa told Reuters. Espinosa said that he was also filing a complaint with the judge. He claimed that the incident "shows that the virtual system of the judiciary is vulnerable." &nbsp;

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Peruvian President Pedro Castillo's corruption investigation has hit headlines but for the wrong reasons. During the virtual public hearing of the probe, a dancing clip of a Brazilian stripper surfaced and interrupted the proceedings on Wednesday, media reports said.

Peruvian President Pedro Castillo's corruption investigation has hit headlines but for the wrong reasons. During the virtual public hearing of the probe, a dancing clip of a Brazilian stripper surfaced and interrupted the proceedings on Wednesday, media reports said. The male stripper Ricardo Milos’s footage appeared on screens when prosecutor Samuel Rojas was giving the reasons why Castillo should be probed. On the judiciary branch's television channel, the hearing was being broadcasted publicly. Later, the offending video was shared extensively on Twitter. Watch WION's live TV here: The clip of the stripper had appeared through the account of Benji Espinosa, who is a member of the defense team of Castillo. The interruption had prompted a brief suspension in the hearing. For the appearance of the video, Espinosa denied any kind of involvement and said that he was the victim of a "computer crime." "The video appeared abruptly, giving the impression that it came from my account, which I reject," Espinosa told Reuters. Espinosa said that he was also filing a complaint with the judge. He claimed that the incident "shows that the virtual system of the judiciary is vulnerable." (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. ×

Brazilian stripper’s dancing clip interrupts virtual hearing of Peruvian president's corruption probe

Peruvian&nbsp;President&nbsp;Pedro Castillo announced a&nbsp;curfew&nbsp;for Tuesday in the capital&nbsp;Lima&nbsp;and neighboring port city Callao, after demonstrations across the country over fuel prices caused roadblocks and "acts of violence".

Protests&nbsp;had erupted across&nbsp;Peru&nbsp;in recent days due to a hike in fuel prices and tolls, during a time of rising food prices.

In an attempt to appease protesters, the government eliminated the fuel tax over the weekend.

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But truckers and other transport workers took to the streets again Monday in&nbsp;Lima, as well as several regions in the north -- from the coastal city Piura to the densely forested Amazonas.

Castillo announced late Monday that&nbsp;Peru's Council of Ministers had approved a&nbsp;curfew&nbsp;for the following day.

"In view of the acts of violence that some groups have wanted to create... and in order to reestablish peace... the Council of Ministers has approved the declaration of citizen immobility (curfew) from 2:00 am to 11:59 pm on Tuesday, April 5," he said in a televised message.

There have been several violent incidents during recent&nbsp;protests, including the burning of toll booths on highways, looting and clashes with police.

Protesters had also set fire to tires and blocked the Pan-American highway, the country's most important transport and traffic artery snaking north to south, and school was suspended.&nbsp;

"I call for calm and serenity," the leftist&nbsp;president&nbsp;said during his brief appearance on television.&nbsp;

"Social protest is a constitutional right, but it must be done within the law."

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Lack of direction

The 52-year-old former teacher announced the&nbsp;curfew&nbsp;a week&nbsp;after&nbsp;he was saved from being impeached by Congress, where opponents accused his administration of having a "lack of direction" and for allegedly allowing corruption in his entourage.

The impeachment attempt last week was the second during Castillo's eight-month administration in a country with a recent history of ousting presidents.

Castillo's action to impose movement restrictions -- which will cover more than 10 million residents in&nbsp;Lima&nbsp;and&nbsp;Callao&nbsp;-- was met with immediate repudiation.&nbsp;

"A&nbsp;curfew&nbsp;to reestablish order -- (this is) an authoritarian measure of Pedro Castillo's government that shows ineptitude, incapacity to govern," political analyst Luis Benavente told&nbsp;AFP.&nbsp;

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"It is like putting an end to traffic accidents by taking vehicles off the roads."

Tuesday's&nbsp;curfew&nbsp;measures coincide with the 30th anniversary of a coup staged by ex-president&nbsp;Alberto Fujimori, a controversial figure now jailed&nbsp;after&nbsp;a regime marked by a bloody campaign against insurgents.&nbsp;

"The measure dictated by&nbsp;President&nbsp;Pedro Castillo is openly unconstitutional, disproportionate and violates people's right to individual freedom," tweeted lawyer Carlos Rivera, one of the defenders of the victims of Fujimori's government.

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Fuel and wage woes&nbsp;

Like much of the rest of the world,&nbsp;Peru's economy is still recovering from the damages wrought by the coronavirus pandemic.

The country's Consumer Price Index in March saw its highest monthly increase in 26 years, driven by soaring food, transport and education prices, according to the national statistics institute.&nbsp;

The multi-region demonstration was largely organized by the Union of Multimodal Transport Guilds of&nbsp;Peru.

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To appease them the government eliminated the fuel tax over the weekend, and Castillo decreed a 10 percent increase in the monthly minimum wage -- which would rise to 1,025 soles ($277) beginning in May.

But the General Confederation of Peruvian Workers, the country's main trade union confederation, rejected the wage hike, stating it was insufficient and called on its affiliates to march on Thursday.

Influential journalist Rosa Maria Palacios said on Twitter that Castillo's 11th-hour announcement of a&nbsp;curfew&nbsp;only revealed how the government had "lost all control of public order".&nbsp;

"By denying them the right to work, without any real cause, Castillo has put himself in a situation of absolute vulnerability," she warned.

Peruvian President Pedro Castillo announced a curfew for Tuesday in the capital Lima and neighboring port city Callao, after demonstrations across the country over fuel prices caused roadblocks and "acts of violence".

Peruvian President Pedro Castillo announced a curfew for Tuesday in the capital Lima and neighboring port city Callao, after demonstrations across the country over fuel prices caused roadblocks and "acts of violence". Protests had erupted across Peru in recent days due to a hike in fuel prices and tolls, during a time of rising food prices. In an attempt to appease protesters, the government eliminated the fuel tax over the weekend. Also read | Peruvian president Castillo survives impeachment vote in Congress But truckers and other transport workers took to the streets again Monday in Lima, as well as several regions in the north -- from the coastal city Piura to the densely forested Amazonas. Castillo announced late Monday that Peru's Council of Ministers had approved a curfew for the following day. "In view of the acts of violence that some groups have wanted to create... and in order to reestablish peace... the Council of Ministers has approved the declaration of citizen immobility (curfew) from 2:00 am to 11:59 pm on Tuesday, April 5," he said in a televised message. There have been several violent incidents during recent protests, including the burning of toll booths on highways, looting and clashes with police. Protesters had also set fire to tires and blocked the Pan-American highway, the country's most important transport and traffic artery snaking north to south, and school was suspended. "I call for calm and serenity," the leftist president said during his brief appearance on television. "Social protest is a constitutional right, but it must be done within the law." Watch | Peru Water Crisis: Two million people lack access to water Lack of direction The 52-year-old former teacher announced the curfew a week after he was saved from being impeached by Congress, where opponents accused his administration of having a "lack of direction" and for allegedly allowing corruption in his entourage. The impeachment attempt last week was the second during Castillo's eight-month administration in a country with a recent history of ousting presidents. Castillo's action to impose movement restrictions -- which will cover more than 10 million residents in Lima and Callao -- was met with immediate repudiation. "A curfew to reestablish order -- (this is) an authoritarian measure of Pedro Castillo's government that shows ineptitude, incapacity to govern," political analyst Luis Benavente told AFP. Also read | Peru community plans opposition to Las Bambas mine expansion "It is like putting an end to traffic accidents by taking vehicles off the roads." Tuesday's curfew measures coincide with the 30th anniversary of a coup staged by ex-president Alberto Fujimori, a controversial figure now jailed after a regime marked by a bloody campaign against insurgents. "The measure dictated by President Pedro Castillo is openly unconstitutional, disproportionate and violates people's right to individual freedom," tweeted lawyer Carlos Rivera, one of the defenders of the victims of Fujimori's government. Watch | Peruvian President Pedro Castillo survives the impeachment vote in Congress Fuel and wage woes Like much of the rest of the world, Peru's economy is still recovering from the damages wrought by the coronavirus pandemic. The country's Consumer Price Index in March saw its highest monthly increase in 26 years, driven by soaring food, transport and education prices, according to the national statistics institute. The multi-region demonstration was largely organized by the Union of Multimodal Transport Guilds of Peru. Also read | Peru constitutional court orders release of former president Fujimori To appease them the government eliminated the fuel tax over the weekend, and Castillo decreed a 10 percent increase in the monthly minimum wage -- which would rise to 1,025 soles ($277) beginning in May. But the General Confederation of Peruvian Workers, the country's main trade union confederation, rejected the wage hike, stating it was insufficient and called on its affiliates to march on Thursday. Influential journalist Rosa Maria Palacios said on Twitter that Castillo's 11th-hour announcement of a curfew only revealed how the government had "lost all control of public order". "By denying them the right to work, without any real cause, Castillo has put himself in a situation of absolute vulnerability," she warned.

Following protests over fuel prices, Peruvian president imposes curfew in Lima, Callao