Peru: Nationwide protests and strikes (pub. July 24, 2007)
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Many of Peru’s major cities and towns, including Lima (the capital), were affected by a series of protests and mass strikes on July 5-17, 2007. Several protests ended in violent clashes between police officers and the protesters, resulting in the death of at least three people (including a 13-year-old girl in the southern region of Apurímac), whilst several others suffered injuries and at least 300 were arrested. The mobilisation began on July 5, in a protest by teachers against new legislation requiring them to pass regular competency tests or face dismissal.
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