Demonstrators, many of them supporters of former leader Pedro Castillo, have for days demanded that Peru hold elections. Photo: AP
Demonstrators, many of them supporters of former leader Pedro Castillo, have for days demanded that Peru hold elections. Photo: AP
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Peru President Dina Boluarte proposes moving up elections amid protests

  • Peru’s President Dina Boluarte will submit a bill to bring general elections forward two years to April 2024
  • It comes amid tensions in the Andean nation following the ouster last week of former leader Pedro Castillo

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Updated: 2:49pm, 12 Dec, 2022

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Demonstrators, many of them supporters of former leader Pedro Castillo, have for days demanded that Peru hold elections. Photo: AP
Demonstrators, many of them supporters of former leader Pedro Castillo, have for days demanded that Peru hold elections. Photo: AP
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