Overview

• Thousands rallied in Lima and cities including Arequipa, Cusco and Puno to denounce the political class and a surge in extortion and targeted killings.
• Police used tear gas, shields and batons to disperse groups throwing stones and fireworks outside Congress, according to official accounts.
• Jeri cited 55 injured police officers and 20 injured civilians in the latest toll and said roughly 10 people were arrested.
• Youth-led Gen Z organizers, recognizable by One Piece flags, and feminist groups joined the march, the latter protesting over a rape complaint against Jeri that was closed without charges.
• The unrest follows the expedited removal of Dina Boluarte, with congressional leader Jeri serving as interim president until July 2026, as total injuries from recent weeks are reported between about 78 and nearly 150.