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Peru lawmakers submit motion looking to impeach President Dina Boluarte

FILE PHOTO: Peru's President Dina Boluarte speaks as she meets with foreign press, in Lima, Peru January 24, 2023. REUTERS/Angela Ponce/File Photo

Peru lawmakers on Wednesday submitted a motion that looks to impeach President Dina Boluarte, according to a document seen by Reuters.

The move comes in the midst of violent protests following the impeachment and arrest of her predecessor, former President Pedro Castillo, that have left dozens dead.

People protest in front of riot police officers during an anti-government demonstration following the ouster of Peru's former President Pedro Castillo, in Lima, Peru January 25, 2023. REUTERS/Pilar Olivares

(Reporting by Marco Aquino and Carolina Pulice; Editing by Sarah Morland)

People take part in an anti-government demonstration following the ouster of Peru's former President Pedro Castillo, in Lima, Peru January 25, 2023. REUTERS/Pilar Olivares
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