Peruvians Take to the Streets to Protest Ouster of President

New cabinet was sworn in Thursday amid political malaise
Riot police clashed with demonstrators in central Lima

Demonstrators gather during a protest at the San Martin square in Lima on Thursday.Photographer: Ernesto Benavides/AFP/Getty Images

Provide news feedback or report an error

Confidential tip?

Send a tip to our reporters

Site feedback:

Take our Survey

By John Quigley

November 13, 2020 at 2:23 AM UTC

Updated on

November 13, 2020 at 6:33 PM UTC

This article is for subscribers only.

Thousands of Peruvians took part in nationwide marches Thursday night amid growing public indignation over the ouster of President Martin Vizcarra by the opposition in congress.

People took to the streets in many parts of Lima and other cities in what political experts said were the country’s biggest demonstrations in two decades.