Between December 2022 and January 2023, the
opened 11 prosecutorial investigations into the deaths of citizens that occurred during mobilizations, in order to determine those responsible.
Likewise, the Prosecutor's Office ordered the launch of 18 investigations of injuries to people in the context of demonstrations, as well as the opening of 105 prosecutorial files so as to investigate those who had allegedly committed crimes of resistance to authority, riots, and against public tranquility, among others.
According to
Public Ministry figures resulting from the
clashes during protests, 54 deaths were reported (53 civilians and one police agent), as well as 793 injured (435 civilians and 358 National Police agents).
Also, 639 detainees have been registered —53 of whom have been complying with preliminary arrest warrants and eight are under pretrial detention.
The
Public Ministry guarantees that
investigations are carried out strictly respecting the laws in force in Peru and the defense of human rights, characterized by order, firmness, and promptness.
As is known, Peru currently faces a wave of protests called against the Government. Some of these events have triggered riots and clashes between police and protesters.