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Al Jazeera

Peru Gen Z protesters rally against corruption, crime, pension reforms

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Hundreds of young protesters have been fighting with police in Peru’s capital Lima for a third consecutive day. They're angry at President Dina Boluarte's government amid rising crime, corruption and a pension fund reform.

Breakdown
  • Gen Z protesters in Lima rally against government corruption and injustice.
  • Demonstrators oppose a pension reform requiring those under 18 to join a provider. 34s
  • Rising crime and extortion are major concerns, with thousands killed and extortion cases reported. 42s
  • President Boluarte faces corruption investigations and has very low approval ratings. 1m 29s
  • Nearly 7 million young Peruvians will be eligible to vote in the upcoming general elections. 2m 14s
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