11 injured in Lima as protesters opposing swearing-in of new president clash with police

crowds of protesters clashed

Large crowds of protesters clashed with riot police on the streets of Peru’s capital, Lima, injuring 11, as they marched to oppose the inauguration of new president Manuel Merino, after he ousted his predecessor Martín Vizcarra.

Officers fired tear gas and rubber bullets in an attempt to disperse the huge crowd on Thursday night, and 11 people were injured in the altercations between riot police and protesters, according to local medics.

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