UPDATE 5:42 pm | The Ombudsman’s Office reported the death of at least nine people during the clashes that took place this Monday in the vicinity of the airport of Juliacain the region A lots of.
Hours before, El Comercio was able to confirm the death of a citizen identified as Gabriel Omar López Amanqui, 35 years old, who was injured with a pellet to the head when he was going to his home.
#A lots of We regret the death of 9 people following clashes in the vicinity of the Juliaca airport, who were transferred to the Carlos Monge Hospital and the La Revolución Health Center. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/b8rvCz9vBU
– Peru Ombudsman (@Defensoria_Peru) January 9, 2023
We ask law enforcement to make legal, necessary, and proportional use of force, and we urge @FiscaliaPeru to carry out a speedy investigation to clarify the facts. (2/2)
– Peru Ombudsman (@Defensoria_Peru) January 9, 2023
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The death of at least three people in the city of Juliacathis Monday, January 9, as a result of the indefinite strike once morest the central government, according to Carlos Fernández, a contributor to El Comercio in A lots of.
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One of those already identified is Gabriel Omar López Amanqui, 35 years old, who was wounded in the head with a pellet when he was going to his home. Unfortunately, he might not resist and died, personnel from the La Revolución health center confirmed.
The victim leaves two minor children in the orphanage, ages 3 and 15.
It is worth mentioning that it has been reported that two people are in the Intensive Care Unit, also due to projectile impact.
#LAST One death is confirmed following the clashes at the Juliaca Airport, Puno. GABRIEL LOPEZ, 35 YEARS OLD. Here statements from his relatives.
Source: Radio Dean Juliaca.#NationalStrike pic.twitter.com/jfbwq4vnrj— Alex February (@AlexFebrero_) January 9, 2023
Violence has settled in this area of the country. Thousands of people march demanding the departure of Dina Boluarte from the presidency.
In addition, a large number of protesters have been reported around the Inca Manco Cápac airport in Juliaca, and their objective would be to take it by force.