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Puno Social Groups Call Protests for Nov. 14, Declare President José Jerí Unwelcome

Organizers link the push to rising insecurity tied to laws they say his government advanced.

Overview

  • Regional leaders said Puno will join the Generation Z nationwide mobilization scheduled for Nov. 14, with some announcements indicating actions could extend to Nov. 15.
  • Demonstrations were confirmed for the main squares of Juliaca and Puno with participation from representatives of the region’s 13 provinces.
  • Local organizations declared José Jerí persona non grata and warned he will not be received in the region.
  • Stated demands include Jerí’s resignation and the closure of Congress, which organizers describe as corrupt and responsible for worsening crime.
  • Spokespeople condemned what they call the ultraright’s continuismo and said they will not receive its figures, citing politicians such as López Aliaga.