Peruvian President Boluarte calls for truce as protests erupt in Lima | Local News

Peru’s President Dina Boluarte has called for a national truce after violent protests erupted in the country’s capital, Lima.

Protests across Peru continue and dozens of people have died.

Protests began across the country in December, when left-leaning former president Pedro Castillo was ousted.

Supporters of Mr Castillo are calling for his release from prison, where he faces charges of rebellion and conspiracy.

In a televised address on Tuesday, President Boluarte said the protests had caused $1.3bn (£1.56bn) in damage to infrastructure and production.