Peru’s capital, Lima, has spiraled into violent unrest as thousands of Gen Z protesters, unions and civil society groups confront police and demand accountability from the newly formed government. The demonstrations erupted a few days after the removal of President Dina Boluarte and the inauguration of José Jerí as interim…
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Peru’s Rising Youth Movement Challenges The Old Guard
Peru has entered a pivotal political moment. Spurred by Generation Z and younger workers, a surge of chants, banners, and street marches has forced a leadership shift in Lima. On October 10, 2025, Dina Boluarte was removed from office, and José Jerí, age 38, became the country’s seventh president in…