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Peru ministers resign after deadly protests as pressure on government rises

Peru ministers resign after deadly protests as pressure on government rises

Education and culture ministers resign following ongoing unrest that has seen at least 17 people killed

Pressure rose on Peru’s fledgling government as two cabinet members resigned following deadly protests that have rocked the country since former president Pedro Castillo’s removal from office and arrest last week.

Education minister Patricia Correa and culture minister Jair Perez announced their resignations on Twitter on Friday, citing the deaths of individuals during the unrest.

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