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Peru Says Leftist Pro-Coup Riots Costing up to $26 Million a Day

The ongoing riots in Peru by leftist supporters of communist ex-president Pedro Castillo and their disruption of the nation’s supply chain are causing losses of upwards of 100 million Peruvian sol ($26 million) per day to Peru’s economy, Peru’s Economy and Finance Minister Alex Contreras announced on Tuesday.

Riot police run during clashes with supporters of ousted President Pedro Castillo in front