Lives lost in Peru as demonstrations continue

Dozens of lives have been lost during weeks of demonstrations after former leader Pedro Castillo was ousted.

The deaths come ahead of a large-scale protest planned in the capital.

Journalist Neil Giardino told the newsmen that anger indignation made its way to Lima as thousands of indigenous people from the highlands descended on the capital.

Meanwhile demonstrators want Ms Boluarte to step aside and call fresh elections, and for Mr Castillo, her left-wing predecessor, to be released from custody.

He is being investigated on charges of rebellion and conspiracy. He denies all the accusations, insisting that he is still the country’s legitimate president.

Ms Boluarte has resisted calls to step down and issued a call earlier this week to Peruvians to ensure their protests were peaceful.