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The head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs rejects responsibility for the deaths of people at protests in different regions

The interior minister cited data on the number of people injured during protests across the country. | Fountain: Ministry of the Interior

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Cesar Cervantes, the interior minister, said on Sunday that he was not responsible for the deaths reported during demonstrations in various provinces of the country as part of protests against Government to advance elections and close Congress.

This is how the minister answered the question about the actions National Police and Armed forces in the protests that take place in the regions of Apurimac, Ayacucho, Huancavelica, Junin, Arequipa and La Libertad.

“I do not bear any responsibility, I want to note that in the face of social overcrowding, in the face of these acts of vandalism, which you have seen how they affect public places, private places, how they set fire to, all this, within the constitutional framework, there is a state of emergency. Armed forces in support or at work with their national police (they were active),” he said.

“Sorrow and condolences to each of our fellow citizens, but there can be no disorder, chaos in the country,” he added.

Balance of the wounded

In statements on Sunday PanoramaThe minister also indicated that, according to the latest official report, 22 people had died as a result of clashes at the protests. Of these, seven are under the age of 18.

In addition, 189 detainees have been reported so far and have been qualified and assessed by Public service.

“They are charged with a crime against the public peace, and the public ministry determines whether their trial will be accompanied by an appearance or a measure of restraint, such as imprisonment,” he said.

“AT National Police Almost 300 police officers were injured, four of them were seriously injured, two are in intensive care and they will have to undergo surgery,” he added.

Source: RPP

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