Economics

Peru Imposes Curfew in Lima as Violent Inflation Protests Spread

  • President Castillo declares state of emergency in Lima, Callao
  • Protests have led to clashes with police, food shortages
A police officer tries to extinguish a barricade set on fire during a protest in Lima on April 4.Photographer: Gian Masko/AFP/Getty Images
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Peru’s president declared a curfew in the capital Lima on Tuesday to stem violent protests against inflation that have intensified in recent days, leading to clashes with police, temporary food shortages and supply-chain disruptions.