05 Dec 2023 | 12:29 AM UTC
Peru: Major nationwide protests to occur Dec. 7-9
Major protests likely to cause business and transport disruptions throughout Peru Dec. 7-9.
Activists opposed to the government of Dina Boluarte announced a series of major protests throughout Peru Dec. 7-9. While the largest gatherings are likely to be held in Lima, demonstrations will also occur in Ancash, Apurimac, Arequipa, Ayacucho, Cajamarca, Callao, Cusco, Ica, Junin, Huanuco, La Libertad, Lambayeque, Piura, Puno, San Martin, and Tumbes. Potential protest sites in Lima include Plaza San Martin, Plaza Dos de Mayo, and the Congress building on Avenida Abancay. Elsewhere, protesters will likely gather at major plazas.
The protests are likely to cause significant transport and business disruptions. Disruptions will be particularly severe if demonstrators block the Pan-American Highway. Police are likely to heavily deploy in response to the protests. Clashes are possible, especially if police attempt to forcibly disperse protesters.
Avoid all protests as a precaution. Allow for additional travel time. Heed the directives of the security forces. If violence erupts, immediately depart the area and seek shelter in a secure, nongovernmental building. Do not attempt to cross any roadblocks that materialize; wait for security forces to dismantle them instead.
