Peru National strike: latest news of clashes between protesters and police in Lima and throughout the country (La República [Spanish] - 1/19/2023)
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19/1/2023 The facade of the house that burned down in the center of Lima collapses
At around 11:00 p.m., the façade of the burned-out house in the center of Lima collapsed. Despite the efforts of the fire brigade, the incident could not be controlled.
22:51 - 19/1/2023
Riots break out at Kennedy Park
Personnel from Lima Sur and the Miraflores police stations are in the area surrounding Kennedy Park to control disturbances that are taking place in the area. Police officers fired tear gas to dissuade the protesters, after they were in front of a PNP vehicle unit.
21:44 - 19/1/2023
Defense Minister warns about possible seizures of public and private institutions
Defense Minister Jorge Chávez warned that they receive announcements of possible takeovers of public and private institutions such as the Jorge Chávez airport, Sedapal and the Morro Solar antennas. Given this scenario, he said to be vigilant.
21:32 - 19/1/2023
March in Lima: twenty-two police officers and sixteen civilians injured today
The Minister of the Interior, Vicente Romero, reported that, so far, there are twenty-two police officers and sixteen civilians injured by clashes in the marches in Lima and regions agreed for today, January 19.
21:24 - 19/1/2023
Minister of the Interior expresses regret at the death of a civilian in Arequipa
The Minister of the Interior, Vicente Romero, expressed his condolences to the family of Jhancarlo Condori Arcana (30) for his death in protests associated with the attempted takeover of the Arequipa Airport.
21:07 - 19/1/2023
MINSA suspends COVID-19 vaccinations in Metropolitan Lima and Callao
The Ministry of Health (MINSA) reported that due to the March in Lima, COVID-19 vaccination and disposal points will be closed until further notice in Metropolitan Lima and Callao.
20:24 - 19/1/2023
Three-story mixed-use building catches fire near Plaza San Martín.
A large historic structure caught fire amid protests this evening in the center of Lima. The structure caught fire amid mysterious circumstances and quickly became fully engulfed. Fire fighters were hampered by the presence of both protesters and the Peruvian National Police (PNP) in the area.
19:32 - 19/1/2023
Clashes between PNP and protesters in a residential area of San Isidro
A confrontation took place on Ave. Camino Real at Victor Andrés Belaúnde in the San Isidro district. In this residential area Peruvian National Police (PNP) and protesters challenged each other.
19:27 - 19/1/2023
March in Lima: protesters walk the streets of Jesús María
A group of demonstrators walked through the streets of Jesús María as part of the March in Lima (Marcha de los Cuatro Suyos). The protesters moved along Cuba Avenue in the direction of Salaverry.
Fiorella Martinez/LR
19:22 - 19/1/2023
March in Lima: América Noticias journalists attacked by protesters.
Five members of an America Noticias reporting team were injured when concrete blocks were thrown at the press vehicle in which they were traveling.
19:09 - 19/1/2023
March in Lima: additional PNP reinforcements arrive at Ave. Abancay.
New vehicles with police are present on Ave. Abancay in an attempt to contain the passage of protesters.
18:59 - 19/1/2023
March in Lima: woman hit by PNP rubber bullet.
A woman was injured by a rubber bullet fired by the Peruvian National Police (PNP). Protesters who are marching in Lima denounced that they are firing at the crowd to make them go back.
18:54 - 19/1/2023
March in Lima: protesters assemble in Kennedy Park
The march in Lima is concentrated in two points. The first, on Ave. Abancay and the second at Parque Kennedy in the Miraflores district.
18:34 - 19/1/2023
March in Lima: protesters seek to reach San Isidro and Miraflores
A group of protesters tries to reach the districts of San Isidro and Miraflores through Arequipa avenue. The march in Lima turned violent during clashes between the PNP and protesters.
18:25 - 19/1/2023
PNP expels journalists covering clashes at the intersection of Avenidas Abancay and Pierola.
The National Association of Journalists denounced that the PNP expelled journalists who were covering the clashes at the intersection of Abancay and Nicolás de Piérola Avenues. According to ANP, the actions of the Police "constitute a clear restriction on informational activity."
Credit: Twitter/ANP
18:20 - 19/1/2023
March in Lima: four police officers injured in clashes with protesters
The clashes between the PNP and protesters are leaving both police officers and citizens hurt. At this time, four injured police officers are confirmed on Ave. Abancay.
18:16 - 19/1/2023
National strike: civilian dies in attempt to take over Arequipa Airport
Jhancarlo Condori Arcana (30) died in protesters' attempt to take over the Arequipa Airport. According to head of the Zamácola Health Micro-Network Juan Alarcón, the civilian died from a gunshot wound to the abdomen.
18:11 - 19/1/2023
Woman denounces police abuse: "I was only sounding my buzzer"
A woman denounced before La República that the police attacked her. According to her testimony, she was blowing her buzzer in the Lima march, but she was beaten with a weighted rubber whip for no reason.
Grace Mora / URPI-LR
17:59 - 19/1/2023
National strike: more clashes in Miro Quesada and Lampa
The march in Lima turned violent at Miro Quesada and Lampa Streets as the PNP and protesters clash.
17:57 - 19/1/2023
Report of first citizen injured in the march on Ave. Abancay
A protester was injured after clashes with the PNP on Ave. Abancay. Companions removed him on a stretcher to give him first aid.
17:28 - 19/1/2023
Road blockades reported nationwide.
Provías Nacional reports that there are currently ninety-one interrupted roads, fifty with restricted traffic and six at the national level with normal passage.
17:33 - 19/1/2023
Lima: injured policeman reported on Nicolás de Piérola Avenue.
Currently there are clashes in the vicinity of the University Park, close to Ave. Abancay. A policeman was injured on Nicolás de Piércola Avenue.
16:52 - 19/1/2023
Lima: demonstrators try to advance along Ave. Abancay
In the March to Lima, protesters tried to advance along Ave. Abancay towards Congress. The PNP has blocked the route with armored personnel carriers and tried to disperse the demonstrators with tear gas.
Photo: America Noticias
16:41 - 19/1/2023
Protesters tried to take over the Juliaca airport
Protesters try to take over the Juliaca airport, in Puno. The PNP prevented the entry of protesters with tear gas.
16:28 - 19/1/2023
PNP and protesters face each other in the Ave. Nicolas de Pierola and Abancay.
A confrontation has begun between the PNP and the protesters at the intersection of Ave. Nicolás de Pierola and Abancay. The police have used tear gas bombs in an attempt to disperse protesters.
15:52 - 19/1/2023
PNP reinforces security in Plaza Norte.
The PNP reinforced security at the Plaza Norte shopping center after protests, in the Los Olivos district.
15:49 - 19/1/2023
Metropolitan closes the stations in the Center of Lima after protests
The Metropolitano temporarily closes the stations located in the Center of Lima. Due to the protests on Lampa and Emancipación avenues.
15:30 - 19/1/2023
Association of Journalists rejects attacks against the press after protest
The College of Journalists condemned the attack by protesters on a reporter and cameraman who were covering a commission at the National University of San Marco.
14:38 - 19/1/2023
March in Lima: Protestants gather in Plaza San Martín
Hundreds of people arrived at the Plaza San Martín with banners, flags, posters and dressed in typical costumes of Peruvian culture, to the pre-concentration of the 'March in Lima', scheduled for this Thursday, January 19.
Protestants from the interior of the country, who were staying at the Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, were also present in the Center of Lima , where they joined other compatriots.
Maria Pia Ponce/URPI-LR
14:20 - 19/1/2023
Protesters try to take over the Alfredo Rodríguez Ballón Airport (AQP) in Arequipa
Around 3,000 protesters clashed with National Police agents to enter the Alfredo Rodríguez Ballón Airport in Arequipa. At this time of the afternoon, there are no injuries or deaths; however, the repressions by the authorities will continue if the protests are radicalized.
The air terminal has suspended its operations in a preventive manner. The institution stated that this suspension is carried out "to safeguard the integrity of the citizenry and the safety of aeronautical operations."
13:45 - 19/1/2023
Protesters arrive at Plaza Dos de Mayo
Protestants from different regions of Peru arrived at Plaza Dos de Mayo to demand new lessons and the closure of Congress.
13:38
19/1/2023
EsSalud suspends face-to-face care in areas in a state of emergency
EsSalud indicated through its social networks that it will temporarily suspend face-to-face care at the Insurance and Economic Benefits Offices (OSPE) in areas declared in a state of emergency such as Lima, Puno, Cusco, Arequipa, Moquegua, Apurímac, and Madre Dios.
Tags: #Peru #NationalStrike #Protests #MarchaDeLos4Suyos
13:21 - 19/1/2023
Miraflores: stores take precautions due to protests
Workers began to cover with wood the windows of the stores in Parque Kennedy, in the district of Miraflores.
Photo: Paco Flores/ Twitter
12:48 - 19/1/2023
Puno: Second Rondero died during protest.
A Rondero died today, Thursday 19, at the San Martín de Porres Hospital, in Macusani, Carabaya Province, after being shot in clashes between the PNP and protesters.
12:13
19/1/2023
Protestors close the Panamericana Sur
The protesters blocked the Panamericana Sur highway with stones and tires at Kilometer 234, near Pisco.
Photo: America Noticias
12:05 - 19/1/2023
La Libertad: protesters block the Panamericana Norte at Virú.
Protesters closed the road with stones and rocks on the Panamericana Norte, at Virú, in La Libertad.
Photo: America Noticias
12:00 - 19/1/2023
Arequipa: protesters gather in the Plaza de Armas.
Demonstrators gather in Arequipa 's Plaza de Armas to march in favor of new elections and the closure of Congress. Likewise, protesters blocked the roads of this city.
10:30 - 19/1/2023
La Victoria: canceled trips at the Las Flores Bus Terminal
Sales of tickets and trips to any part of Peru have been canceled from the Las Flores terminal in La Victoria. This is due to roadblocks in different parts of the country due to protests.
08:35
19/1/2023
Cusco: 80% of urban transport paralyzed.
Urban transport was paralyzed by 80% in the city of Cusco. In addition, protesters blocked highways in Sicuani and La Convención. Meanwhile, the San Pedro Market is closed.
07:39
19/1/2023
Huancayo: protesters block main roads into Huancayo.
Protesters closed highways at the main entrances of the province of Huancayo. The protesters are demanding the closure of Congress and new elections.
Photo: Successful
Tags: #Peru #NationalStrike #Protests #MarchaDeLos4Suyos
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