Peru President Resigned Because 3 Protesters Died


Peru’s President Manuel Merino resigned Sunday because of mass protests and the death of 3 protesters, just five days after taking office, sparking celebrations in the capital Lima following street protests against him and the ousting of his popular predecessor.

“I want to let the whole country know that I’m resigning,” Merino said in a televised address, a day after a police crackdown on protesters left at least two people dead.

Merino, 59, resigned shortly after a crisis session of Congress called on him to quit power before 6:00 pm (2300 GMT) or face censure.

Demonstrators, supporters of Peruvian ousted President Martin Vizcarra, holding a Peruvian flag, clash with riot police during a protest against the government of interim president Manuel Merino in Lima on November 14, 2020. This led to a violent crackdown on protests against his new government left at least three dead and more than 60 injured.


Congress’ ultimatum came after the health ministry said three protesters were killed on Saturday during a massive and peaceful march in Lima, which was repressed by police firing shotgun pellets and tear gas.

Merino said that in order to avoid a “power vacuum” the 18 ministers he swore in on Thursday would temporarily remain in their posts, though almost all had resigned in the wake of Saturday’s deadly protest.

“I ask Mr. Merino to evaluate his immediate resignation,” Congress head Luis Valdez said in a statement on Saturday night. Lawmakers met on Sunday to discuss Merino’s resignation, a statement released later on the Congress Twitter account said.

How many more will die in Nigeria for Buhari to resign or do the right things Nigerians wanted? How much is life worth here in Nigeria?

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