Transport workers protest in Peru as crime rates reach new highs

The protestation came conscionable a time aft Peru's premier minister, Gustavo Adrianzen, resigned to debar a looming ballot of nary assurance successful Congress.

His departure triggered nan resignation of nan full Cabinet, though President Dina Boluarte swiftly reshuffled and reappointed astir ministers to caller posts.

Union leader Julio Campos dismissed nan Cabinet reshuffle arsenic ineffective, calling alternatively for existent action against crime.

Peru is presently facing its highest levels of execution and extortion since 2017, according to charismatic statistics.