Dina Boluarte, president of Peru, has said that she does not intend to resign. Supporters of ousted president Pedro Castillo have marched and barricaded streets throughout the South American country since December, demanding new elections and the removal of Boluarte. Leandro, who has alleged links to Maoist rebels, is accused of financing protests and recruiting demonstrators. Police spokesman Oscar Arriola claimed his arrest proved that remnants of the Shining Path Maoist rebels were involved in the protests. That region, close to the border with Bolivia, was where 18 people died following violent clashes on Monday night.

Source: News 24 January 14, 2023 13:14 UTC