Latin America’s Tradition of Protest Is Under Threat
In December, Peruvian soldiers opened fire on anti-government protesters in Ayacucho, killing 10. They were among at least 49 demonstrators—largely Indigenous, rural, and unarmed—killed by Peru’s security services in the tumultuous months following former President Pedro Castillo’s impeachment and arrest last year.
The crackdowns overseen by President Dina Boluarte have drawn international condemnation. An investigation by Human Rights Watch identified cases of “extrajudicial or arbitrary killings” and other “egregious abuses”. A report by the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights condemned the “disproportionate, indiscriminate, and lethal use of force”. But Peru’s government downplayed the allegations, and it appears unlikely to hold anyone accountable.… Seguir leyendo »