Overview

• Transport unions and “Generación Z” collectives marched in central Lima and attempted to reach Congress, where police used shields and tear gas to force a retreat.
• The human-rights group CNDDHH reported 18 injured, including a journalist and a medic, while the national police said an officer suffered first-degree burns from a molotov.
• Demonstrators demanded decisive measures against extortion and organized crime after a string of attacks on bus drivers and growing public insecurity.
• Official figures for January to August show extortion complaints rising 29% to 18,385 and homicides up 12.6% to 1,508, highlighting the scope of the crisis.
• Protesters also opposed a contested pension reform and questioned police integrity following an admitted intelligence leak, with organizers signaling further actions on Sunday.