Peru’s Government Faces Scrutiny as Investigations Open into Police Violence Against Protesters

When citizens rise up to demand accountability and reform, how should a government respond? In Peru, the answer seems increasingly grim. Over the weekend of September 20 and 21, protests led by the so-called 'Generation Z' erupted against President Dina Boluarte’s administration and Congress, exposing a disturbing willingness by authorities to employ excessive force in silencing dissent. Who Protects the People When Law Enforcement Crosses the Line? The Peruvian Public Ministry has initiated investigations targeting police officers accused of excessive violence during these demonstrations. Reports confirm at least a dozen police officers injured amid violent clashes, alongside six assaults on...