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Democrats call on Biden to stop Peru assistance over deadly crackdown (full article) The letter, signed by twenty mostly progressive Democrats, also urges Biden to publicly denounce the human rights situation in Peru. Over fifty civilians have been killed. Anti-government protester charges the police with a club during clashes in Lima, Peru, on Jan. 19. (Martin Mejia AP) Carmen Sesin A group of House Democrats wrote a letter to President Joe Biden asking him to halt security assistance to the government of Peru and denounce human rights violations committed by state security forces. The letter, signed by twenty mostly progressive Democrats, argues the funding should resume only when the administration confirms to members of Congress that the repression has ended and that effective steps have been taken to ensure justice and accountability. A crackdown on anti-government protesters has resulted in over fifty civilian deaths and numerous reports of abuse. “In light of the worsening polit...

2.5 million international tourists expected to visit Peru in 2023 (full article) Foreign Trade and Tourism Minister Luis Fernando Helguero affirmed that 2.5 million international tourists are expected to visit Peru this year, despite severe damage to the country’s image by protests in December and January. This figure would represent a rise of 26% compared to 2022 (2 million international tourists). In this regard, the head of the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (MINCETOUR) explained that international travelers would generate an income of US$3.337 billion (up 17% from 2022). (more) Tags: #Peru #Tourism #2023 #Protests #Security