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Will protests fix Peru’s endless political turmoil?

Political unrest and dysfunction in Peru after another president impeached.

Demonstrators continue to protest despite a government proposal to bring forward elections following the ouster of Peruvian leader Pedro Castillo, in Lima, Peru December 13, 2022.
Demonstrators continue to protest despite a government proposal to bring forward elections following the overthrow of Peruvian leader Pedro Castillo, in Lima, Peru December 13, 2022. [Alessandro Cinque/Reuters]
Published On 19 Dec 2022

Peru’s government is now trying to regain balance after Pedro Castillo, its fifth president in six years, has been impeached.

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Now, the country is grappling with a new president, and the public is feeling displeased about their government system. Protests have erupted over the country demanding new elections and a new constitution.

In this episode: 

  • Lucia Newman (@lucianewman), Al Jazeera Latin America editor
  • Mariana Sanchez, Al Jazeera Peru correspondent

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Chloe K Li with Amy Walters, Ashish Malhotra, and our host, Halla Mohieddeen. Ruby Zaman fact-checked this episode. Our production team includes Chloe K Li, Alexandra Locke, Ashish Malhotra, Negin Owliaei, Amy Walters, and Ruby Zaman. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad are our engagement producers. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio.

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Source: Al Jazeera