'Marches for Peace' Promoted by Government and Police Activists (La República [Spanish] - 1/2/2022)
'Marches for Peace' Promoted by Government and Police Activists (Spanish) Marches that oppose protests against the Peruvian Government are called by the National Police (PNP). Specialists warn against the political use of an institution that must guarantee the rights of all citizens including the right to protest. David Pereda A mobilization called the "march for peace", which oppose protests that reject the Government are about to resume and are promoted by the Executive Power itself with active support from the PNP, has generated controversy. President Dina Boluarte announced these so-called peace marches, which are planned in opposition to the demonstrations calling for her resignation, in addition to the holding of new general elections and the closure of Congress. "Just as there are people who are saying that they are going to march on January 4, there is also a group of people who want peace and are going to march for peace in Peru," said President on ...