Peru’s President Dina Boluarte has ruled out resigning, saying it would not solve the political crisis sparked by the ousting of her predecessor, Pedro Castillo.
President Boluarte renewed her call for Congress to approve early elections, as a way to curb the street protests that have claimed more than 20 lives.
Congress has dismissed this proposal.
Demonstrators backing Mr Castillo want Ms Boluarte to go – as well as early elections and the closure of Congress.
Peru has been through years of political turmoil, with the latest