Peru protests: Ministers quit as death toll mounts (BBC - 12/16/2022)

Peru protests: Ministers quit as death toll mounts

Two government ministers have quit their posts in Peru after days of sometimes violent protests over the impeachment of the former president.

Officials say eight more people died on Thursday during clashes between the army and supporters of Pedro Castillo.

Meanwhile, thousands of tourists are trapped in the city of Cusco after protesters forced the airport to close.

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