The government of Peru declares a state of emergency in Lima for 30 days due to the increase in protests

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The Peruvian government declared a state of emergency in the capital Lima due to protests once morest President Dina Boluarte that have claimed at least 42 lives in recent weeks.

The measure, which entered effective this Sunday, it will be valid for 30 days and authorizes the Army to intervene to maintain order.

The decree issued on Saturday night also declares the state of emergency in the regions of Cusco and Puno, as well as in the port of Callao, next to the capital.

There are also restrictions in the provinces of Andahuaylas, Tampopara and Tahuamanu, Mariscal Nieto and the Torata district, as well as on five national highways.

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