"Peru's Boluarte Faces Protests: Democracy at Risk?"

Residents of Peru's mining areas are expected to support protests against President Dina Boluarte's government, which she has denounced as a "threat to democracy." Communities along Peru's main mining corridor have voiced their backing for the demonstrations, which call for the release of former President Pedro Castillo, Boluarte's resignation, the closure of Congress, and a new constitution. The government has warned of a "legitimate use of force" in response to the protests, and has placed the military along the mining corridor to block them.