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Clashes in Peru between police and anti government protestors

Clashes in Peru between police and protestors calling for President Dina Boluarte to resign and the release of her deposed former leader Pedro Castillo.

Opponents of the new Peruvian government are gathering in the capital Lima to demand the resignation of President Dina Boluarte. They're also calling for the release of her deposed left-wing predecessor, Pedro Castillo. Clashes have taken place between the police and the protesters and in the southern town of Macusani, one person was killed.

Elsewhere on the continent - Brazil continues to deal with the repercussions of political division, President Lula has now pointed the finger at the nation's intelligence services for failing to warn him about the threat from right wing rioters who stomred government buildings earlier this month.

Pakistan's opposition leader Imran Khan says he wants early elections, and that they are vital to ending the country's economic crisis...

50 minutes

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  • Thu 19 Jan 202306:06GMT