Protesters in Peru block the Panamericana Norte highway in protest of increased insecurity
Peruvian Police in front of the blockeade of people, Oct 28 2024 Photo: @infobae_peru
October 28, 2024 Hour: 5:39 pm
The National Police of the Andean country confirmed on Monday that a group of demonstrators in Peru keeps blocked the Panamericana Norte highway, in the province of Virú, in protest at the increase of public insecurity.
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About 515 kilometers from the Peruvian capital, the villagers of Virú keep blocked with different objects and burning tires the main highway in the area, since last Sunday night.
Protesters are protesting against the authorities for considering that the declaration of a state of emergency to combat crime and organized crime in that region has failed.
«No to extortion. No more bombs», were the slogans of some of the villagers, who also marched to reject attacks by extortion gangs.
In this regard, the Peruvian News Agency reported that a police officer and a civilian were seriously injured during the organizational actions to unblock the road, located in the region of La Libertad.
In a dialogue with Canal N, General José Zavala, head of the police region La Libertad, reported that 300 agents of the National Police of Peru (PNP) have been deployed to try to restore order and open the way, allowing free passage for citizens.
The event follows a national strike by truckers last Wednesday, to which other sectors such as the merchant sector joined, shaking Lima for the third time in less than 30 days to protest the increase in crime.
The carriers also requested the elimination of extortion, the resignation of President Dina Boluarte, and the filing of legislative projects that would make the crime of urban terrorism a criminal offence.
Autor: OSG
Fuente: EFE
