Historic building in Lima catches fire as heated anti-government protests continue | Peru's political crisis.
A historic building in Lima’s historic center caught fire late on Thursday, as heated anti-government protests spread across the Peruvian capital.
The building in Lima caught fire as protests against Peru's President Dina Boluarte continued. This comes after thousands of protesters led anti-government protest in Lima, angered by a mounting death toll since unrest erupted last month and calling for sweeping change. Firefighters battled to put the blaze out as unrest spread across the Peruvian capital.
Governments in Peru in recent years have been anything but stable. The country has seen a series of presidents ousted and a number of ex-presidents sent to prison for crimes committed during their time in office.
Dozens of lives have been lost during weeks of demonstrations in Peru, after former President of Peru- Pedro Castillo was ousted. Protesters want Dina Boluarte to step down as president and hold fresh elections, and Pedro Castillo to be released from custody.
WK News, Lima.
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