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Peru: Police homicide unit investigates citizen's death during protests in Lima

11:39 | Lima, Jan. 29.

The Ministry of Interior (Mininter) on Sunday expressed sincere condolences to the relatives of Victor Santisteban Yacsavilca, who died on Saturday during the demonstrations held in the Peruvian capital Lima.

Moreover, the government agency announced that the case is being investigated by the National Police Homicide Unit, together with the Public Ministry.

Likewise, it stated that, according to the Social Health Insurance System (EsSalud), the victim was treated at Grau Emergency Hospital for a blunt force injury behind the ear caused by a blow.

"The Homicide Unit of the National Police of Peru —with the participation of the Public Ministry— is already investigating the case, in accordance with its legal powers," the Ministry of Interior said in a statement.

The Ombudsman's Office reported that Victor Santisteban Yacsavilca was injured during the clashes that took place in the Historic Center of Lima.