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Ombudsman condemns attacks on the press during protests
Ombudsman condemned the attacks on journalists during the coverage of the protests. “We demand that the authorities identify and punish all those who attack women and men of the press. It is urgent to provide them with protection so that they can fulfill their functions,” the organization said.
#Lime We strongly condemn the attacks on journalists while covering the protests. We urge the Inspectorate of @PolicePeru to carry out an exhaustive investigation, determine responsibilities and sanctions. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/hPYmoIqrlX
– Peru Ombudsman (@Defensoria_Peru) January 29, 2023
The former Minister of Women and Vulnerable Populations, Diana Miloslavich, reports the injuries from projectiles referred to the Grau and Almenara Hospital.
#PeruResiste Wounded by a projectile, Victor Santisteban, Rolando Marcos Arango, Marlon Flores, Luis Enrique Becerra, Catherine Lugo. They do not let family members access the Grau y Almenara Hospital @RuthLuqueIbarra @Defensoria_Peru @cnddhh @IACHR https://t.co/ptoqK4OBdq
— DianaMiloslavicTupac (@DianaMiloslavic) January 29, 2023
At least 10 detained protesters, both men and women, were referred to the Cotabambas police station, in Cercado de Lima, RPP reported.
They denounce repression in Grau hospital
The 14N Coordinator denounced incidents on the outskirts of the Grau hospital, where the injured from the violent day in the center of Lima were transferred.
? They report incidents on the outskirts of the Grau hospital where injured are arriving in the riots in downtown Lima.https://t.co/tHLE30kUYI https://t.co/Ts5utitpWd
– Epicentro.TV (@Epicentro_TV) January 29, 2023
PNP detained several protesters
The policemen detained several demonstrators after the confrontation with the protesters on Abancay avenue, in the center of Lima.
Ombudsman Statement
Amid violent protests this Saturday night, the Ombudsman He called for “dialogue, political solution and not impunity.”
– Peru Ombudsman (@Defensoria_Peru) January 28, 2023
Protesters break concrete blocks of the PJ
A group of protesters broke the concrete blocks of the stands of the Power of attorney to attack the cops. There are law enforcement officers and injured civilians.
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PNP fired tear gas bombs
The Peruvian National Police (PNP) dispersed the protesters with tear gas bombs after they tried to knock down the bars that block Abancay avenue.
Protesters wanted to reach Congress
The PNP and the protesters clash in the Lima’s center. The protesters wanted to reach the Congress of the republic on Abancay avenue.
PNP disperses protesters
The National Police of Peru (PNP) disperses the demonstrators in the Lima’s center.
Confrontation between the PNP and the protesters
Protesters and police officers clashed in downtown Lima. Protesters threw objects at law enforcement officers who responded with tear gas.
Protesters gather in downtown Lima
At various points in the Center, hundreds of demonstrators gather in the Lima’s center.
March for peace
This Saturday also takes place the so-called “March for peace” on Avenida de la Peruanidad de Jesús María.
Dos de Mayo station of the Metropolitan closes
The Urban Transport Authority (TO YOU) informed that the station Dos de Mayo of the Metropolitanboth ways, due to the demonstrations in the Lima’s center.
#ATUInforma Saturday 3:45 p.m. | Attention users! Due to the demonstrations in the center of Lima, the Dos de Mayo station of the Metropolitano is temporarily closed in both directions. We will keep reporting. pic.twitter.com/nmeAQtYgKB
— Urban Transport Authority (@ATU_GobPeru) January 28, 2023
Protesters arrive in downtown Lima
Thousands of protesters arrived in the center of Lima to go to Plaza 2 de Mayo.
Protesters attack in Puerto Maldonado
A group of protesters attacked a group of people, including a pregnant woman, in Puerto Maldonado (Mother of God).
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Pronouncement of the Ombudsman
The Ombudsman asked the demonstrators to free the land routes and urged the National Police of Peru (PNP) and the Armed Forces to “avoid the disproportionate use of force.”
#Release ? We urge protesters to allow free transit and unblock land routes. Law enforcement must avoid the disproportionate use of force.?https://t.co/0GMaWSO1qO #PeopleFirst pic.twitter.com/uSqMol3RwP
– Peru Ombudsman (@Defensoria_Peru) January 28, 2023
Four alternate routes to the Central Highway
The Superintendency of Land Transport of People, Cargo and Goods (Sutran) reported that the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC), through Provías Nacional, shared the following alternative routes due to the blockade of the Central Road:
First alternate route
Huaura Highway (Pasamayo bypass) Sayán – Churín – Oyón – Ambo – Cerro de Pasco – Tingo María Emp. PE-3N (282,663 km). Vehicles allowed: semi-trailer trucks with up to 5 axles.
Second alternate route
Emp. PE-1S (Pasamayo Diversion) Huaral – Acos – Huayllay – Dv. de Cochamarca – Emp.PE-3N (Length. approx. 176.1 km). Vehicles allowed: trucks with up to 3 axles and buses with up to 3 axles (includes double-decker buses at moderate speed).
Third alternate route
Lima – Sing – Huayllay Dv. Cochamarca – Emp. 3N (Length. 206,178 km). Vehicles allowed: trucks with up to 3 axles and buses with up to 3 axles (except buses with 2 floors).
Fourth alternate route
Cañete – Lunahuaná – Zuñiga Highway – Yauyos – Ronchas – Chupaca – Pilcomayo (Huancayo) – Detour – (330.84 km). Vehicles allowed: trucks with up to 2 axles and buses with up to 2 axles (except buses with 2 floors).
Central Highway is still blocked
The Central Road continues blocked. They have recommended postponing trips.
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marches from southern regions
Various delegations from South Lima and regions plan to gather from 8 am at the Fishing Terminal from Villa Maria del Triunfo. The march would head towards the center of Lima, as has happened in recent days from Puente Piedra and Comas.
There are also other calls in other districts, such as in San Juan de Lurigancho, at Whereabouts 7 Mariscal from 9 am
university marches
For this Saturday, university unions have called for new marches calling for, among other things, the resignation of President Dina Boluarte and the calling of a Constituent Assembly. In Lima, the mobilization will have as a concentration point the Plaza Dos de Mayo 01:00 pm
University mobilizations have also been called in other provinces such as Trujillo, starting at 4:00 pm in the Plazuela el Recreo.
Congress rejected early elections
With 45 votes in favor, 65 against and 2 abstentions, the Plenary of Congress did not approve the substitute text of bills 1897, 1918, and others, which propose establishing the general election process for October 2023.
After the vote, the president of Parliament, José Williams, suspended the session to see the reconsideration of the vote on the substitute text for Monday at 10:00 am.
Preventive prison
On Friday, the Ica court ordered a month of preventive detention against two intervened for throwing incendiary objects at police officers and blocking the Panamericana Sur highway with burning tires, in addition to declaring the start of the immediate process founded.
Through its Twitter account, the Judiciary specified that the measures fall against Edwin Apari Huamán and Adan Sanchoma Machari.
Arequipa airport with new schedule
The MTC reported that, starting this Saturday, the Rodríguez Ballón Airport in Arequipa will carry out its operations from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
