At least 17 people were killed in clashes near the airport in Juliaca in southeastern Peru on Monday, the local ombudsman’s office said.
The anti-government protesters, who were demanding the resignation of President Dina Boluarte, attempted to enter the airport, where they clashed with law enforcement officials.
The anti-government protests began in Peru in early December following the removal and arrest of then-President Pedro Castillo shortly after his attempt to illegally dissolve Congress.
