Peru Protesters block highways over surging gas and fertiliser prices

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Peruvians continued a wave of protests against a rapid surge in fuel and fertiliser prices triggered by Russia's invasion of Ukraine as the Andean nation's government moved to try to lower prices. • The turmoil erupted last week as farmers and truckers blocked some main highways to Lima, leading to a sudden surge in food prices. • The government responded over the weekend with a proposal to forego most taxes on fuel to lower prices while also raising the minimum wage. • Analysts say President Pedro Castillo’s populist measures could eventually bring some peace, but a serious crisis looms ahead for him. • Last week Castillo survived a second round of impeachment proceedings after nine months in office spearheaded by his political foes in congress - but now it is the people who first supported him who are demanding him to fulfil his promises or leave. • • Al Jazeera’s Mariana Sanchez reports from the capital, Lima. • • Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe • Follow us on Twitter: / ajenglish • Find us on Facebook: / aljazeera • Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ • • #Peru #PeruProtests #PedroCastillo

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