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Police are silhouetted against a burning barricade as they face off with anti-government protesters seeking immediate elections, President Dina Boluarte's resignation, the release of ousted President Pedro Castillo and justice for protesters killed in clashes with police, on the Pan-American North Highway in Chao, Peru, Friday, Feb. 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)

A demonstrator shouts slogans against the government as protesters holding a national flag while blocking the Pan-American North Highway in Chao, Peru, Friday, Feb. 17, 2023. Peru is in the midst of a political crisis as protestors are seeking President Dina Boluarte's resignation and the dissolution of Congress after President Pedro Castillo was ousted and arrested for trying to dissolve Congress in December. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)

epa10458224 Police walk behind a group of people during an anti-government mobilization in the historic center of Lima, which brought together thousands of Peruvians who demanded the resignation of President Dina Boluarte, in Lima, Peru, 09 February 2023. The Peruvian National Police (PNP) deployed nearly 10,000 agents as the protest strike demanded the resignation of Boluarte, a transitional government with the election of new leadership in Congress, and a referendum for a new constitution to replace the current one, which was drawn up in 1993 under the government of former President Alberto Fujimori (1990-2000). EPA/Stringer

Anti-government protesters charge against police in Lima, Peru, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023. Protesters are seeking immediate elections, the resignation of President Dina Boluarte's, the release of President Pedro Castillo, ousted and arrested for trying to dissolve Congress in December, and justice for protesters killed in clashes with police. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)

Police stand in front of the Supreme Court as anti-government demonstrators march in Lima, Peru, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023. Protesters are seeking immediate elections, the resignation of President Dina Boluarte's, the release of President Pedro Castillo, ousted and arrested for trying to dissolve Congress in December, and justice for protesters killed in clashes with police. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)

Riot police look as anti-government protesters march in downtown Lima, Peru, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023. Protesters are seeking immediate elections, the resignation of President Dina Boluarte's, the release of President Pedro Castillo, ousted and arrested for trying to dissolve Congress in December, and justice for protesters killed in clashes with police. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)

epa10448191 Relatives of detained protesters await news of their loved ones in front of a police station in Lima, Peru, 04 February 2023. A reporter and a photojournalist were attacked by police this 04 February while they were covering an anti-government march in Lima, where the agents also 'restricted' the coverage of a press team that recorded police 'excesses', denounced the National Association of Journalists of Peru (ANP). EPA/Jhon Reyes

epa10448189 Protesters clash with riot police in downtown Lima, Peru, 04 February 2023. A reporter and a photojournalist were attacked by police this 04 February while they were covering an anti-government march in Lima, where the agents also 'restricted' the coverage of a press team that recorded police 'excesses', denounced the National Association of Journalists of Peru (ANP). EPA/Jhon Reyes

epa10448193 A protester rebukes the riot police in downtown Lima, Peru, 04 February 2023. A reporter and a photojournalist were attacked by police this 04 February while they were covering an anti-government march in Lima, where the agents also 'restricted' the coverage of a press team that recorded police 'excesses', denounced the National Association of Journalists of Peru (ANP). EPA/Jhon Reyes

epa10448187 Riot police clash with protesters in downtown Lima, Peru, 04 February 2023. A reporter and a photojournalist were attacked by police this 04 February while they were covering an anti-government march in Lima, where the agents also 'restricted' the coverage of a press team that recorded police 'excesses', denounced the National Association of Journalists of Peru (ANP). EPA/Jhon Reyes

epa10448190 Riot police officers await protesters in downtown Lima, Peru, 04 February 2023. A reporter and a photojournalist were attacked by police this 04 February while they were covering an anti-government march in Lima, where the agents also 'restricted' the coverage of a press team that recorded police 'excesses', denounced the National Association of Journalists of Peru (ANP). EPA/Jhon Reyes

A woman checks her phone next to a monument depicting the Indigenous leader Tupac Amaru, in the central park of Urcos, Cusco region, Peru, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Peruvians have found ways to manage their daily lives even as police and protesters clash across the country amid political turmoil over the removal of former President Pedro Castillo who was later arrested for trying to dissolve Congress. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)

epa10448129 People participate in a demonstration demanding the resignation of President Dina Boluarte, the closure of Congress, the convening of a constituent assembly, and the moving up of general elections to 2023, in Lima, Peru, 4 February 2023. Peruvian authorities reported more than seventy points 'with interrupted traffic' in six regions of the country, concentrated in the south, due to anti-government protests that have left 69 people dead since December 2022. EPA/Paolo Aguilar

Damiana Gallegos prepares to walk an hour and a half to her home after selling very few handicrafts around the Pisac ruins, as tourists have canceled their trips to Peru due to political unrest, in Pisac, Cusco region, Peru, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)

Guest of honor Indira Carrasco, holding an umbrella as protection from the sun, watches dancers perform the Meztiza Coyacha traditional dance during the Purified Virgin of Canincunca celebrations, in Canincunca, Peru, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Peruvians have found ways to manage their daily lives even as police and protesters clash across the country amid political turmoil over the removal of former President Pedro Castillo who was later arrested for trying to dissolve Congress. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)

Faithful take part in the Purified Virgin of Canincunca celebrations, in Canincunca, Peru, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Peruvians have found ways to manage their daily lives even as police and protesters clash across the country amid political turmoil over the removal of former President Pedro Castillo who was later arrested for trying to dissolve Congress. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)

Faithful take part in a procession during the Purified Virgin of Canincunca celebrations, in Canincunca, Peru, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Peruvians have found ways to manage their daily lives even as police and protesters clash across the country amid political turmoil over the removal of former President Pedro Castillo who was later arrested for trying to dissolve Congress. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)

Dancers perform the Meztiza Coyacha traditional dance during the Purified Virgin of Canincunca celebrations, in Canincunca, Peru, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Peruvians have found ways to manage their daily lives even as police and protesters clash across the country amid political turmoil over the removal of former President Pedro Castillo who was later arrested for trying to dissolve Congress. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)

Faithful gather for the Purified Virgin of Canincunca celebrations, in Canincunca, Peru, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Peruvians have found ways to manage their daily lives even as police and protesters clash across the country amid political turmoil over the removal of former President Pedro Castillo who was later arrested for trying to dissolve Congress. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)

Swimmers, paddlers and surfers form the Spanish word for peace with surfboards during a show for unity and peace, in the waters of Agua Dulce beach in Lima, Peru, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Peruvians have found ways to manage their daily lives even as police and protesters clash across the country amid political turmoil over the removal of former President Pedro Castillo who was later arrested for trying to dissolve Congress. (AP Photo/Guadalupe Pardo)

Swimmers, paddlers and surfers form a circle around a Peruvian national flag as a show for unity and peace, in the waters of Agua Dulce beach in Lima, Peru, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Peruvians have found ways to manage their daily lives even as police and protesters clash across the country amid political turmoil over the removal of former President Pedro Castillo who was later arrested for trying to dissolve Congress. (KEYSTONE/AP Photo/Guadalupe Pardo)

Musicians perform traditional music during a celebration honoring the Wiphala, the flag that represents Andean Indigenous populations, in Cusco, Peru, Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. Peruvians have found ways to manage their daily lives even as police and protesters clash across the country amid political turmoil over the removal of former President Pedro Castillo who was later arrested for trying to dissolve Congress. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)

Leopolda Guevara cries after praying at the gravesite of his 50-year-old on Remo Candia Guevara, in Anta, Peru, Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. Candia Guevara died during clashes with police in which protesters who are seeking President Dina Boluarte's resignation, closure of the Congress and the release of President Pedro Castillo who was ousted and arrested for trying to dissolve Congress in December. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)

Residents buy breakfast after spending the night waiting in line to buy cooking propane gas, as they continue to wait in downtown Cusco, Peru, Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. Gas delivery trucks have been affected by anti-government demonstrators blocking highways across the country, amid political turmoil over the removal of former President Pedro Castillo who was later arrested for trying to dissolve Congress. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)

A man walks through a road block organized by anti-government protesters in Mayummarca, Cusco region, Peru, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Protestors are seeking the resignation of President Dina Boluarte and the dissolution of Congress, since former President Pedro Castillo was ousted and arrested for trying to dissolve Congress in December, (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)

A woman walks through a road block organized by anti-government protesters in Mayummarca, Cusco region, Peru, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Protestors are seeking the resignation of President Dina Boluarte and the dissolution of Congress, since former President Pedro Castillo was ousted and arrested for trying to dissolve Congress in December, (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)

A woman walks through a road block organized by anti-government protesters in Mayummarca, Cusco region, Peru, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Protestors are seeking the resignation of President Dina Boluarte and the dissolution of Congress, since former President Pedro Castillo was ousted and arrested for trying to dissolve Congress in December, (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)

PERU ECONOMIC TURMOIL

Nathalie Zulauf, from England, plays with her son Kai, while riot policemen stand guard in front of the Cathedral in Cusco, Peru, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023. Zulauf and her husband own the travel company, Bloody Bueno Peru, which caters to mostly foreign tourists from Britain and elsewhere. They haven't seen a customer since December, when protesters demanding the resignation of caretaker President Dina Boluarte all but cut off access to the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)

PERU ECONOMIC TURMOIL

Nathalie Zulauf, of England, carries her son Kai, while her husband Marco Gonzales, kisses his daughter Willow, on the Cathedral steps, in Cusco, Peru, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023. Marco Gonzales ventured to the Andean city of Cusco from his home in the Peruvian Amazon in 2007 with little more than $20. Along the way he fell in love with Zulauf, and together the couple built a travel business and family. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)

An anti-government protester takes part in a demonstration in Cusco, Peru, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023. Protesters are seeking immediate elections, the resignation of President Dina Boluarte and the dissolution of Congress, since former President Pedro Castillo was ousted and arrested for trying to dissolve Congress in December. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)

Anti-government protester take a break during a demonstration in Cusco, Peru, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023. Protesters are seeking immediate elections, the resignation of President Dina Boluarte and the dissolution of Congress, since former President Pedro Castillo was ousted and arrested for trying to dissolve Congress in December. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)

Anti-government protesters march in Cusco, Peru, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023. Protesters are seeking immediate elections, the resignation of President Dina Boluarte and the dissolution of Congress, since former President Pedro Castillo was ousted and arrested for trying to dissolve Congress in December. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)

Villagers have a lunch break after doing community work along a road in Mayumbamba, Peru, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023. Peruvians have found ways to manage their daily lives even amid the political turmoil sparked by the removal of former President Pedro Castillo who was later arrested for trying to dissolve Congress and replaced by his vice-president Dina Boluarte. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)

Villagers do community work along a road in Mayumbamba, Peru, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023. Peruvians have found ways to manage their daily lives even amid the political turmoil sparked by the removal of former President Pedro Castillo who was later arrested for trying to dissolve Congress and replaced by his then vice-president Dina Boluarte. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)

Villagers doing community work along a road chant anti-government slogans to passing vehicles in Mayumbamba, Peru, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023. Protests have gripped Peru since the removal in December of former President Pedro Castillo and after he tried to dissolve parliament and rule by decree. He was replaced by his then vice president Dina Boluarte. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)

Local residents temporarily block a road in Cochapata, Cusco province, Peru, Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023. Protesters seeking immediate elections, the resignation of President Dina Boluarte, and the dissolution of Congress have blocked roads across Peru since former President Pedro Castillo was ousted and arrested for trying to dissolve parliament and rule by decree in December. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)

epa10441986 Citizens protest against the Government of Dina Boluarte, in Lima, Peru, 31 January 2023. A new anti-government march once again toured the streets of Lima to demand the resignation of President Dina Boluarte and the closure of Congress as well as the calling of general elections to take place this year and for a constituent assembly. EPA/Antonio Melgarejo

epa10441984 Police officers arrest a woman who was protesting against the Government of Dina Boluarte, in Lima, Peru, 31 January 2023. A new anti-government march once again toured the streets of Lima to demand the resignation of President Dina Boluarte and the closure of Congress as well as the calling of general elections to take place this year and for a constituent assembly. EPA/Antonio Melgarejo

epa10441982 Police officers watch over demonstrators who are protesting against the Government of Dina Boluarte, in Lima, Peru, 31 January 2023. A new anti-government march once again toured the streets of Lima to demand the resignation of President Dina Boluarte and the closure of Congress as well as the calling of general elections to take place this year and for a constituent assembly. EPA/Antonio Melgarejo

epa10441949 Police and military guard the vicinity of the Peruvian Congress during a new anti-government demonstration in Lima, Peru, 31 January 2023. Protesters, who have been summoned by social, peasant, union, and political organizations, demand the resignation of Boluarte and the closure of Congress, as well as the calling of general elections to take place this year and for a constituent assembly. EPA/Antonio Melgarejo

epa10441947 Thousands of people participate in a new anti-government demonstration in Lima, Peru, 31 January 2023. The protesters, who have been summoned by social, peasant, union, and political organizations, demand the resignation of Boluarte and the closure of Congress, as well as the calling of general elections to take place this year and for a constituent assembly. EPA/Paolo Aguilar

epa10441948 Thousands of people participate in a new anti-government demonstration in Lima, Peru, 31 January 2023. The protesters, who have been summoned by social, peasant, union, and political organizations, demand the resignation of Boluarte and the closure of Congress, as well as the calling of general elections to take place this year and for a constituent assembly. EPA/Paolo Aguilar

epa10441950 Thousands of people participate in a new anti-government demonstration in Lima, Peru, 31 January 2023. The protesters, who have been summoned by social, peasant, union, and political organizations, demand the resignation of Boluarte and the closure of Congress, as well as the calling of general elections to take place this year and for a constituent assembly. EPA/Paolo Aguilar

Local residents temporarily block a road in Laramani, Espinar province, Peru, Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023. Protesters seeking immediate elections, the resignation of President Dina Boluarte and the dissolution of Congress, have blocked roads across Peru since former President Pedro Castillo was ousted and arrested for trying to dissolve Congress in December. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)

An anti-government protesters walks next to a line of police blocking a street in downtown Lima, Peru, Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023. Protesters are seeking immediate elections, the resignation President Dina Boluarte's and the release of President Pedro Castillo, ousted and arrested for trying to dissolve Congress in December (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)

A truck moves along the Pan-American Highway in Barrio Chino on the outskirts of Ica, Peru, Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, the day after security forces cleared an intermittent roadblock set by anti-government protesters. The protesters are seeking immediate elections, President Dina Boluarte's resignation, closure of the Congress and the release of President Pedro Castillo who was ousted and arrested for trying to dissolve Congress in December. (AP Photo/Guadalupe Pardo)

A pedestrian walks past police in Barrio Chino on the outskirts of Ica, Peru, Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, the day after security forces cleared the Pan American Highway of an intermittent blockade created by anti-government protesters. The protesters are seeking immediate elections, President Dina Boluarte's resignation, closure of the Congress and the release of President Pedro Castillo who was ousted and arrested for trying to dissolve Congress in December. (AP Photo/Guadalupe Pardo)

epa10437157 Demonstrators face off with members of the Police during a new day of anti-government protests demanding the resignation of President Dina Boluarte, among other demands, in Lima, Peru, 28 January 2023. The protesters, who have been summoned by social, peasant, union and political organizations, demand the resignation of Boluarte and the closure of Congress, as well as the calling of general elections for this year and a constituent assembly. EPA/Antonio Melgarejo

epa10437143 Members of the Police clash with demonstrators during a new day of anti-government protests demanding the resignation of President Dina Boluarte, among other demands, in Lima, Peru, 28 January 2023. The protesters, who have been summoned by social, peasant, union and political organizations, demand the resignation of Boluarte and the closure of Congress, as well as the calling of general elections for this year and a constituent assembly. EPA/Antonio Melgarejo

Stones set by anti-government protesters block a highway in Sicuani, Peru, Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023. Protesters are seeking immediate elections, President Dina Boluarte's resignation and the release of President Pedro Castillo, ousted and arrested for trying to dissolve Congress in December. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)

A phalanx of police face off with anti-government protesters seeking immediate elections, President Dina Boluarte's resignation, the release of ousted President Pedro Castillo and justice for protesters killed in clashes with police. in Lima, Peru, Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)

PERU PROTESTS TEAR GAS

An anti-government protesters charges the police with a club during clashes in Lima, Peru, Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023. Peruvians have been protesting since early December, when former President Pedro Castillo was impeached after an attempt to dissolve Congress. His vice president, Dina Boluarte, replaced him, and has faced strong opposition ever since. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)

epa10437155 Demonstrators face off with members of the Police during a new day of anti-government protests demanding the resignation of President Dina Boluarte, among other demands, in Lima, Peru, 28 January 2023. The protesters, who have been summoned by social, peasant, union and political organizations, demand the resignation of Boluarte and the closure of Congress, as well as the calling of general elections for this year and a constituent assembly. EPA/Antonio Melgarejo

Anti-government protesters take refuge behind shields as police launch tear gas, in Lima, Peru, Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023. Protesters are seeking immediate elections, Boluarte's resignation, the release of ousted President Pedro Castillo and justice for protesters killed in clashes with police. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)

epa10437150 Photojournalists and members of the press cover the clashes between protesters and the Police during a new day of anti-government protests that demand the resignation of President Dina Boluarte, among other demands, in Lima, Peru, 28 January 2023. The protesters, who have been summoned by social, peasant, union and political organizations, demand the resignation of Boluarte and the closure of Congress, as well as the calling of general elections for this year and a constituent assembly. EPA/Antonio Melgarejo

epa10437158 Demonstrators face members of the Police during a new day of anti-government protests demanding the resignation of President Dina Boluarte, among other demands, in Lima, Peru, 28 January 2023. The protesters, who have been summoned by social, peasant, union and political organizations, demand the resignation of Boluarte and the closure of Congress, as well as the calling of general elections for this year and a constituent assembly. EPA/Antonio Melgarejo

epa10437174 Police officers detain a man during a new day of anti-government protests demanding the resignation of President Dina Boluarte, among other demands, in Lima, Peru, 28 January 2023. The protesters, who have been summoned by social, peasant, union and political organizations, demand the resignation of Boluarte and the closure of Congress, as well as the calling of general elections for this year and a constituent assembly. EPA/Antonio Melgarejo

epa10437153 Demonstrators face off with members of the Police during a new day of anti-government protests demanding the resignation of President Dina Boluarte, among other demands, in Lima, Peru, 28 January 2023. The protesters, who have been summoned by social, peasant, union and political organizations, demand the resignation of Boluarte and the closure of Congress, as well as the calling of general elections for this year and a constituent assembly. EPA/Antonio Melgarejo

A roadblock set by demonstrators asking for the resignation of President Dina Boluarte in Cusipata, Peru, Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023. Government officials said that police and the military will lift blockades set up around the country by supporters of former President Pedro Castillo who took to the streets after he was impeached and arrested for trying to dissolve Congress in December. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)

epa10432209 Indigenous people participate in a demonstration against President Dina Boluarte in Lima, Peru, 26 January 2023. Thousands of protesters from various regions of Peru traveled again this 26 January along the Pan-American Highway North of Lima, with the aim of reaching the historic center, to demand the resignation of Peruvian President Dina Boluarte. EPA/Paolo Aguilar

epa10432210 Police are seen during clashes with demonstrators during a new day of marches against the presidency of Dina Boluarte in Lima, Peru, 26 January 2023. Thousands of protesters from various regions of Peru traveled again this 26 January along the Pan-American Highway North of Lima, with the aim of reaching the historic center, to demand the resignation of Peruvian President Dina Boluarte. EPA/Antonio Melgarejo

Police detain an anti-government protester in Lima, Peru, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023. Protesters are seeking the resignation of President Dina Boluarte, the release from prison of ousted President Pedro Castillo, immediate elections and justice for demonstrators killed in clashes with police. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)

epa10432231 Members of the Army work to clear a road after a blockade of by an anti-government demonstration, on the road between Laraqueri and the city of Puno, Peru, 26 January 2023. Thousands of protesters from various regions of Peru traveled again this 26 January along the Pan-American Highway North of Lima, with the aim of reaching the historic center, to demand the resignation of Peruvian President Dina Boluarte. EPA/STR

epa10432241 Demonstrators clash with the police during a new day of marches against the presidency of Dina Boluarte in Lima, Peru, 26 January 2022. Thousands of protesters from various regions of Peru traveled again this 26 January along the Pan-American Highway North of Lima, with the aim of reaching the historic center to demand the resignation of Peruvian President Dina Boluarte. EPA/Antonio Melgarejo