The police officers who served during the protests in Puno received recognition upon their return to Lima.

petty officers Eastern Special Forces “Los Leopardos” National Police They arrived in Lima this Wednesday morning, February 8, after spending more than 20 days in the city of Juliaca, in Fistto control protests registered in the area.

It’s about contingent comprises 189 non-commissioned officers And official, who were accepted at a recognition ceremony in which they relatives.

Between police officersforeman third Brian Bouquets, who was adopted by his wife, his parents and his children. As told RPP Newsamid clashes with protesters in Juliacawas wounded by a “hazelnut” (pyrotechnic device) strike.

“Thank God, it was not serious. Now I’m fine, I’m healthy,” he said.

For my part, Lieutenant Eder Infantzon, supervised the police officers in the last days of service, said that work in Juliaca It was “very hard”, but he overcame service calling.

“It was very hard, but we are here to abide, enforce the law and restore internal order. I have to say it’s hard, but I made a commitment 15 years ago. My family is my motivation,” he said.

Puno: epicenter of protests in the south of the country

Since last January 4, when protests against the government of Dina Boluarte resumed, Puno has been one of the regions with the highest number of deaths and injuries from clashes between protesters and law enforcement.

January 9 was recorded as the region’s most violent day, with up to 17 deaths and 52 injuries reported, including police and protesters. A day later, next to a patrol car in Urbanization of Tambopat, in Juliaca. It was the remains of a sergeant major second class. Jose Luis Sonko Quispewho was attacked by the crowd.

Nearly 30 roads are currently blocked in Puno, a region that has been virtually paralyzed since renewed protests, according to Sutran’s latest figures.

On February 5, the executive branch declared a state of emergency in Puno and six other districts for a period of 60 days. The government measure implies that National Police supervise internal order with the support Armed forces.