Peruvian President Dina Boluarte has called for a “great national reconciliation” in the wake of a fresh outburst of protests in the South American country.
Nevertheless, in Friday’s speech before Congress, Boluarte also appealed for legislative powers to be extended to the executive branch for 120 days, in an effort to curtail crime among other issues.
She argued the measures were necessary, as “Peru needs to face — with more strength and efficiency — delinquency and crime”.