US cites ‘major problem’ of impunity for police abuse in Peru | Protests in Peru | Joe Biden | Dina Polwart | Pedro Castillo | Bono | world

United State This Monday confirmed that there is an “important problem” Escaping from the Punishment Before the violations committed by the regime forces in Peru during the protests.

The United States Department of State, in its annual report on human rights, emphasized that the “lack of repercussions” in the face of complaints of police abuse in Peru raises concern among citizens.

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United State Stress it out There have been multiple reports of deaths, torture and inhumane treatment by law enforcement authorities in Peru During the protests that swept the country last year.

“The government has not effectively prevented abuses nor punished the perpetrators.”The report confirmed.

Washington also echoed the numbers of the Peruvian Ministry of Health, which reported 28 deaths during last December’s protests in the country.

Citizens took to the streets to express their dissatisfaction with the political and social crisis after the current president, Dina Polwart He took over the reins of the country by constitutional succession, after his dismissal Pedro Castillo To try to shut down the legislature and interfere with the judiciary and rule by decree.

The report also highlighted that during this period of social unrest, journalists’ associations in the country denounced the increase in aggression and intimidation against press workers who covered the events.

The document confirmed that during 2022 there were 303 attacks on journalists, the highest number since 2005, according to figures from the National Association of Journalists in Peru.