2025 Peruvian protests

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2025 Peruvian protests
Part of Gen Z protests
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A woman raising her fist up in the air during the protests
DateSeptember 20, 2025 (2025-09-20) – present
(2 weeks and 3 days)
Location
Peru
GoalsRemoval of President Dina Boluarte
StatusOngoing
Parties
Gen Z Protesters
Casualties
Injuries19 protesters and 3 police officers injured
Damagepublic streets damaged

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]

Timeline

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]

References

  1. ↑ Aquino, Marco; Villegas, Alexander (2025-09-27). "Peru's Gen Z rallies against President Boluarte, protesting over pensions and corruption". Reuters. Retrieved 2025-09-29.
  2. 1 2 3 "Young Peruvians clash with police in anti-government protests". BBC News. 2025-09-29. Retrieved 2025-09-29.
  3. 1 2 "Photos: Peru's Gen Z rallies against President Boluarte". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2025-09-29.
  4. 1 2 "Peru anti-government protesters clash with police". France 24. 2025-09-21. Retrieved 2025-10-03.
  5. ↑ Hussain, Ikram (2025-09-29). "Peru Gen Z protesters clash with Lima police as tensions rise". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2025-10-02.
  6. ↑ "Peru's president doubles her salary despite record low approval rating". BBC News. 2025-07-03. Retrieved 2025-09-29.
  7. ↑ Presse, Agence France (2025-09-22). "Peru marks second day of violent anti-gov't rallies". Manila Standard. Retrieved 2025-10-03.
  8. ↑ "Hudbay Minerals temporarily shuts down Peru mill amid unrest". Reuters. 2025-09-23. Retrieved 2025-10-03.
  9. ↑ "Hudbay Minerals Shuts Down Peru Mill Amid Growing Civil Unrest". Discovery Alert. 2025-09-23. Retrieved 2025-10-03.
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