Protesters demand resignation of interim president José Jerí in Lima, Peru

On October 16, 2025, in Lima, Peru, @caerosas shared a video showing large crowds gathered during a protest. In the video, demonstrators in front of the Palace of Justice demand the resignation of interim President José Jerí and members of Congress. Many hold placards and banners, calling for a new transitional president and the repeal of laws they say fuel crime. The unrest, largely led by youth groups identifying as Generation Z, comes amid a sharp rise in reported murders and extortion cases across the country. Tensions remain high as the demonstrations continue.