Protests in Peru as country is thrown into political uncertainty

Protests in Peru after President Vizcarra dissolves congress, prompting rebel lawmakers to suspend him and appoint another leader

Protestors gathered in Peru's capital Lima on Tuesday as the country descended into political uncertainty following President Martin Vizcarra's decision to dissolve congress, prompting rebel lawmakers to suspend him and appoint another leader.

In a televised message to the nation on Monday, Vizcarra announced the dissolution of the country's congress and called for new parliamentary elections to be held within four months.Congress president Pedro Olaechea responded by declaring the temporary removal of Vizcarra, alleging"moral inability" and accusing Vizcarra of"breaking the constitutional order.

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