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2025 Peruvian protests
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On September 20, 2025, protests began in Peru against the administration of Dina Boluarte and the Congress of Peru.[1] This followed the previous protests that occurred in 2022 and 2023 against the removal of her predecessor, Pedro Castillo. At least 19 protestors were injured in marches held in Lima on September 27 and 28, 2025, according to the National Human Rights Coordinator (CNDDHH).[2][3] Around 500 people gathered to the City Centre.[4] Protestors have also thrown stones and other missiles, and were dispersed by tear gas and rubber bullets fired by police.[2][5]
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Origin
President Dina Boluarte has one of the lowest approval ratings of any leader in the world.[6] Social unrest has increased since the Boluarte government passed a law on September 5 that required all Peruvians above the age of 18 to join a pension provider, despite job insecurity and an unofficial employment rate of over 70 percent.[3]
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September 20
The first reports of protests occurred on September 20, 2025. Caused by the government passing a pension reform. This has led to many demanding the removal of Dina Boluarte.[2]
September 21
At least 3 officers were wounded as a result of the 500 people gathering towards the City Centre. Chaos still continues.[4]
September 22
18 protesters were injured following clashes with the law enforcement. Around 450 protesters joined the ongoing protests, damaging public streets. Around six journalists from The National Association of Journalists of Peru were injured from the pellets fired by local police. Boluarte's term is cut to end in July 2026.[7]
September 23
A Hudbay mineral mill located in Peru temporarily shuts-down due to protests; blocking Copper routes and transportation.[8][9]
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