Thousands of Peruvians took the streets calling for peace on Tuesday, a day before fresh protests are expected following clashes caused by the ouster of former President Pedro Castillo left almost two dozen dead in December.
People dressed in white carried Peru's flag at the march, which was organized by conservative groups.
"This is a cry from the Peruvian people. There are millions of us who want peace and just a few vandals," said Monica Sanchez at the march.The demonstration, dubbed the "Great March for Peace," was initially backed by the national police, but officers withdrew their support after left-wing politicians and local human rights organizations raised concerns about a conflict of interest.when violent protests first erupted in December, sending security forces into protest areas.
Protests are expected to gear up again Wednesday, with civil groups and unions in 10 regions of Peru's south - historically a left-leaning stronghold - backing the demonstrations to remove Boluarte, shutter Congress, amend the constitution and release Castillo.
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