Peru protesters call for president's resignation

STORY: The demonstration came amid calls for a national strike and passed through the city's airport, where most of the nearly 20 killed were shot by security forces.

The protests, which have led to the deaths of 48 people, began in December when the then-President, Pedro Castillo, was ousted.

Protests supporting Castillo quickly turned into a wider anti-government movement following the violent crackdown on protests. Protesters, who have erected barricades throughout the country, are now calling for President Boluarte to resign, early elections, and a new constitution.

The calls are more fierce in the south, where the deaths have torn open wounds brimming with a legacy of inequality, racism, and violence.