US-backed coup regime in Peru extends emergency rule and military repression
World Socialist Web SiteDec 28, 2022
A group of left-wing politicians in Peru has filed an impeachment motion against Pres. Dina Boluarte over her handling of nationwide protests following the ousting of Pedro Castillo.
28 members of Congress who support Castillo signed the motion on Wednesday, accusing Boluarte of allowing abuse and disproportionate use of force to curb demonstrations.
Through its brutal actions, the Boluarte regime forfeited any legitimacy to lead the country. Even curfews cannot keep impoverished Peruvians from standing up for Castillo and democracy. The fury is justified since it was allegedly the US that orchestrated the coup against Castillo to secure its corporate and geopolitical interests. It is time for US imperialism and its increasingly repressive Peruvian puppet government to accept reality and return Peru to the Peruvians.
Boluarte has the right to continue Castillo's remaining term after his failed coup attempt. However, she must now ensure that the security forces' crackdown doesn't escalate further beyond what it has rightfully done to quell the vandalism and looting. She must address the public’s discontent and stabilize the situation.
There's a 50% chance that Peru's GDP per capita will be at least $20.4k in 2030, according to the Metaculus prediction community.