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	Podcast:		The Inquiry
	Episode:		Can Peru sort out its political problems?
	Category:		News & Politics
	Duration:		00:24:13
	Publish Date:		2023-03-09 08:30:00
	Description:		On the 7th December 2022, President Pedro Castillo attempted to dissolve Congress. His attempted self-coup ended almost as quickly as it began, having been denounced by his own party, the military and the police. He was arrested as he tried to make his way to Mexico and currently awaits trial. His running mate and vice president, Dina Boluarte has assumed power in his stead. However, prior to Castillo’s attempt to gain complete control, Boluarte had already been expelled from the party, after publicly rejecting the it’s ideology, and had defected to the opposition. This has left Peruvian’s angry, especially as she originally intended to see out the rest of the term until 2026. Thousands of disillusioned Peruvians gathered in protest all over the country, at first demanding the release of Castillo, and latterly, for the resignation of Presidential Boluarte and constitutional reform. They have been met by a fierce and brutal response. At least 60 Peruvians have lost their lives in the protests, and a further 1000 or more have suffered injury. Still the protests continue. That’s why this week we are asking, Can Peru sort out its political problems? Presenter: Charmaine Cozier Producer: Christopher Blake Researcher: John Cossee Editor: Tara McDermott Production Co-ordinator: Brenda Brown (Peru's President Pedro Castillo after his swearing-in ceremony in Lima, Peru 28 July 2021. BBC Images/credit: Angela Ponce)
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