The 17 Peruvian civilians who died during clashes with security forces on January 9 in the southeast of the country reportedly died as a result of wounds caused by firearms projectiles.
This has been confirmed in statements to the media by the coordinator of Peru’s prosecutors against organized crime, Jorge Chavez Cotrina, detailing that investigations have been opened for aggravated homicide and serious injuries, reported ‘La Republica’.
These facts deny the official version given until now, which assured that the demonstrators had died due to the throwing of stones or injuries caused by sharp-edged weapons.
Likewise, it would rule out that the prosecutorial investigation has been opened for organized crime. «This is false. The preliminary investigation for 60 days is typified by qualified homicide and serious injuries», specified Chávez Cotrina.
The Peruvian Ombudsman confirmed on Monday the death toll of 17 victims, including a minor, after clashes in the vicinity of the Juliaca airport, in the department of Puno.
With the latest deaths, at least 45 people have lost their lives since the outbreak of the mobilizations for the dismissal of President Pedro Castillo, who was removed by Congress after attempting to arrogate more powers to himself with a view to forming a government of exception.
Following these incidents, Peru’s Prime Minister Alberto Otarola announced on Tuesday a three-day curfew in the department of Puno.
Source: (EUROPA PRESS)
