Amnesty International denounces widespread attacks against the population during demonstrations against the government

More than two months have passed since the demonstrations against the government of To Boluarte and at least 60 deaths were recorded in clashes with law enforcement. Amnesty International presented a report in which it stated that in Peru “serious violations of the human rightsfueled by racism and the criminalization of indigenous and peasant communities.

“Indeed, in Peru Serious human rights violations are being committed. These are widespread attacks on the population, with the intention of punishing and silencing people who exercise their legitimate right to protest,” said AI Americas Director, Erika Guevara. Furthermore, it was pointed out that the illegitimate use of lethal weapons and less lethal weapons occurred indiscriminately during the attacks.

The published text indicates that the consequences of the use of these weapons “deepen the systemic racism that exists within the authorities of the State”. It is an attitude that has been repeated for more than eight weeks that the government of Dina Boluarte is in power. The Office of the Ombudsman reported that at least 60 deaths were reported in clashes with authorities.

“The Peruvian authorities have allowed, for more than two months, the excessive and lethal use of force to be the government’s only response to the social outcry of thousands of communities who today demand dignity and a political system that guarantees their human rights”, said Amnesty International then underlined that the demonstrations were taking place in the “most marginalized areas of the country”.

“It is no coincidence that dozens of people have told AI that they believe the authorities treat them like animals and not like human beings. Systemic racism rooted in peruvian society and in his instances for decades, he has been the driving force behind the violence exercised as punishment against communities who have raised their voices, ”AI collected in a press release. It was also denounced that “there are indications that the judicial system could be used inappropriately”.

“We reiterate our call on Interim President Dina Boluarte and the rest of the state authorities to end the repression, respond to the legitimate demands of those protesting and ensure that the state meets its obligation to investigate all human rights. violations committed by security forces and bring those responsible to justice,” Guevara concluded.

The Office of the Ombudsman reported that as of February 16, among those killed were 48 civilians in the clashes, 11 civilians due to traffic accidents and events related to the blockade, and one police officer due to acts of violence in the context of the conflict. . There are 1,298 injured, with 905 recorded so far this year. During December, since the beginning of the government of Dina Boluarte, 393 were registered.

Mobilizations and concentrations were recorded in 10 provinces: Andahuaylas, Cusco, Huancavelica, Lima Metropolitan, Pasco, San Roman, Yunguyo, San Antonio de Putina, Puno and Lampa. In Puno, partial paralysis was reported while roadblocks were registered in the provinces of Quispicanchi, Canchis, Carabaya, Melgar, Azángaro, Lampa, Huancané, San Roman, Puno, El Collao, Chucuito and San Antonio de Putina.