Bayan
01-16-2023, 12:33 AM
A few weeks ago, when President Pedro Castillo of Peru attempted an illegal power grab and ended up in jail, the response was unexpected: Thousands of protesters took to the streets to support him, and some died.
Why does such a divisive leader have such fierce backing? And what does the upheaval in Peru tell us about the way the political winds are blowing in South America?
Guest: Julie Turkewitz (https://www.nytimes.com/by/julie-turkewitz?smid=pc-thedaily), the Andes bureau chief for The New York Times.
Background reading:
What is going on in Peru and why are people protesting? Here’s what to know (https://www.nytimes.com/article/peru-president-castillo-boluarte.html).
Days after Mr. Castillo’s removal from office and arrest, thousands of his supporters have joined protests demanding his reinstatement. To them, he is the voice of the marginalized (https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/15/world/americas/peru-protests-pedro-castillo.html?searchResultPosition=1).
For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily (http://nytimes.com/thedaily?smid=pc-thedaily). Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.
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Why does such a divisive leader have such fierce backing? And what does the upheaval in Peru tell us about the way the political winds are blowing in South America?
Guest: Julie Turkewitz (https://www.nytimes.com/by/julie-turkewitz?smid=pc-thedaily), the Andes bureau chief for The New York Times.
Background reading:
What is going on in Peru and why are people protesting? Here’s what to know (https://www.nytimes.com/article/peru-president-castillo-boluarte.html).
Days after Mr. Castillo’s removal from office and arrest, thousands of his supporters have joined protests demanding his reinstatement. To them, he is the voice of the marginalized (https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/15/world/americas/peru-protests-pedro-castillo.html?searchResultPosition=1).
For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily (http://nytimes.com/thedaily?smid=pc-thedaily). Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.
أكثر... (https://www.nytimes.com/the-daily)