/tags/peru-protests Peru protests en-US SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT /americas/2026-06-03/fear-shadows-perus-runoff-vote-as-extortion-and-killings-surge-nationwide Peru is grappling with a surge in extortion and violence, especially in areas like Trujillo. Gladys Saavedra, who works in a market there, says extortionists demand $300 monthly from vendors. Last June, the market was set on fire when the women refused to pay. Crime has become a major concern as Peruvians prepare to elect a new president. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT /americas/2026-06-03/fear-shadows-perus-runoff-vote-as-extortion-and-killings-surge-nationwide Franklin Briceño and Rodrigo Abd | Associated Press /latin-america/2023-04-03/autopsies-show-30-people-died-from-gunfire-in-peru-protests Human rights groups have called on the Peruvian government to investigate claims of excessive force by police and soldiers during recent anti-government protests that have left 49 civilians dead. Mon, 03 Apr 2023 19:30:00 GMT /latin-america/2023-04-03/autopsies-show-30-people-died-from-gunfire-in-peru-protests