Peru: Family members and social organizations continue demands for justice 3 years after Juliaca massacre

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Three years after the Juliaca massacre, one of the deadliest episodes of the protests that shook Peru in early 2023, families of the victims and social organizations gathered in front of the Palace of Justice in Lima to demand truth, justice, and redress for civilians killed by law enforcement. Memorial services were also held in Juliaca, in the Puno region, where the events took place. Relatives of the victims reaffirmed that until justice is achieved, the memory of those who died will continue to mobilize society in defense of respect and accountability.    #teleSUREnglish #Peru #JuliacaMassacre #Justice #HumanRights #Lima #Puno #Protests

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00:00In other news, three years have passed since the Juliaca massacre, one of the bloodiest episodes

00:06of the protests that shook Peru in early 2023. To commemorate the victims and denounce the

00:12persistent impunity, family members and social organizations gathered in front of the Palace

00:16of Justice in the capital, demanding truth, justice and redress for civilians who died at

00:22the hands of law enforcement. The day was marked by memorial services in Lima and in Juliaca,

00:28in the Puna region, where the events took place. The families of the victims also affirmed that

00:34until justice is served, the memory of the deceased will continue to mobilize people to demand respect

00:39and justice.

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