Protests Erupt in Lima Amid APEC 2024 Summit: Citizens Demand Change
The unrest is also linked to structural problems such as limited access to basic services; currently, 80% of the population lacks potable water and 73% has no access to essential services. Nov 15, 2024 Photo: EFE
November 15, 2024 Hour: 4:04 pm
TeleSUR correspondent in Peru, Ramiro Angulo, reported that security forces have used tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse protesters, resulting in injuries in areas like Arequipa.
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In the context of the 2024 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit taking place in Lima, Peru, various social organizations have taken to the streets to express their discontent with the government of Dina Boluarte.
The summit gathers leaders and officials from around the world with the aim of strengthening economic cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region. However, it unfolds amidst intense protests against Boluarte’s administration, driven by growing dissatisfaction related to insecurity, the economic crisis, and lack of access to basic services.
Prior to the official start of the event, demonstrations intensified in various regions of the country, where thousands mobilized against the policies of the unelected president.
TeleSUR correspondent in Peru, Ramiro Angulo, reported that security forces have used tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse protesters, resulting in injuries in areas like Arequipa.
In the vicinity of the Grand National Theater and the Ministry of Culture, where key summit activities are taking place, police cordons were established to control the demonstrations.
Protesters’ demands include effective measures to combat rising extortion and murder rates, issues that have become prominent on the public agenda. Official statistics are alarming: a 62% increase in crime rates and a 90% disapproval rating for Boluarte’s government reflect widespread public discontent.
Additionally, recent congressional approval for the entry of 600 U.S. military personnel into the country has sparked further controversy.
The unrest is also linked to structural problems such as limited access to basic services; currently, 80% of the population lacks potable water and 73% has no access to essential services.
Autor: MLM
Fuente: teleSUR
