Peru’s youth are preparing for fresh protests against President Dina Boluarte on Saturday, following last week’s demonstrations in Lima that ended in clashes with police and left more than a dozen officers, protesters, and journalists injured. The unrest, which began on September 20, was sparked by controversial pension reforms requiring all Peruvians over 18 to join a pension provider but has also been driven by deeper frustrations with Boluarte’s leadership and Congress.
Analysts say the anger reflects longstanding grievances, including corruption scandals, economic insecurity, rising crime, and demands for accountability over the deaths of dozens of protesters killed by security forces after Boluarte took office in 2022. Public trust in institutions remains low, with recent surveys showing Boluarte’s approval rating at just 2.5% and Congress at 3%. Protests have also disrupted the country’s mining sector, prompting Canadian firm Hudbay Minerals to suspend operations at its Peru mill.
Young Peruvians have been at the forefront of the movement, drawing inspiration from global youth protests and even adopting imagery from the Japanese manga ‘One Piece’ as a symbol of resistance against corruption and authoritarianism. With nearly 27% of the population aged 18 to 29, demonstrators say they are determined to push back against corruption, violence, and democratic backsliding, vowing not to remain silent as the country heads toward the 2026 elections.
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