State of Emergency Declared for All of Peru, Stopping About 20 Japanese Tourists

Last Updated on 12/15/2022 by てんしょく飯

On December 14, the government of Peru declared a 30-day state of emergency throughout the South American country, citing intensified demonstrations by supporters against the arrest of former President Castillo on treason charges.

The demonstrations have resulted in the closure of airports in the southern cities of Cusco and Arequipa.

Clashes with authorities and blockades of airports and roads have continued, and the death toll from the clashes has risen to seven. According to local travel agencies, about 20 Japanese tourists were stranded in southern Cusco and other areas.

By December 14, prosecutors applied to the court for a preliminary detention of Castillo for another 18 months.

The authorities detained Castillo on December 7 on the grounds that he had declared the dissolution of parliament in violation of the constitution.

Airports in southern Cusco and Arequipa have been closed due to the demonstrations.