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Tengrinews.kz – Massive protests led by Peru’s Generation Z have erupted across the country, leaving one person dead and hundreds injured. Demonstrators are demanding the resignation of President José Jeri, who took office just days ago, citing AP News.
The unrest began a month ago with calls to raise pensions and wages for young people but has since grown into a broader movement against crime, corruption, and government inefficiency.
Protesters launched fireworks toward police, who responded with tear gas and rubber bullets. Around 100 people have been injured — including 80 police officers and 10 journalists. One protester was reportedly shot dead, and authorities have opened an investigation into the incident.
Los países donde gobierna la extrema derecha en Latinoamérica, están en crisis, Ecuador con su narcodemocracia está en crisis, igualmente Perú dónde la derecha usurpó el gobierno de Pedro Castillo, elegidodemocráticamente,está en caos. Todo lo que toca la derecha lo daña. pic.twitter.com/LYBseZZOU8
— Orlando Curioso (@Orlando71156528) October 16, 2025
President Jeri has faced controversy since his appointment. He was previously accused of sexual assault — a case later dismissed by prosecutors — though an investigation into another man allegedly involved in the same incident remains ongoing. Critics also condemn Jeri for voting in favor of six laws that they say weakened the country’s fight against organized crime.
Perú. Masiva manifestación de los jóvenes de la Generación Z y ciudadanía para exigir la salida de José Jerí y la derogación de las leyes pro crimen aprobadas por el Congreso.
— Radio Temblor Internacional (@RadioTemblor) October 16, 2025
Comparte y apoya a los medios independientes de Perú 🇵🇪#Peru #PeruResiste #ParoNacional2025 #Noticias… pic.twitter.com/1EkG5AkGxo
Protesters are calling for both the president and members of parliament to resign and repeal what they describe as “pro-crime legislation”.
🇵🇪💥| ESTALLÓ PERÚ
— Felipe Galli (@FEscrutinio) October 16, 2025
Los manifestantes protestan contra José Jeri (presidente acusado de violación y que dejó de seguir cientas de cuentas porno en sus redes tras asumir hace cinco días).
Están prendiendo fuego frente al Congreso y tratan de entrar.pic.twitter.com/fWM7pewx88
“My duty is to preserve the stability of the country — that is my responsibility and my obligation,” Jeri told local media, expressing regret over the death of a protester but rejecting calls to step down.
According to Reuters, Prime Minister Ernesto Álvarez announced that a state of emergency will be declared in the capital, Lima, as the government prepares new measures to combat rising crime.
