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Peru Marks Second Day Of Violent Anti-Government Protests
Hundreds of anti-government demonstrators in Peru’s capital Lima took to the streets again on Sunday following clashes that injured at least 18 people, including police officers and journalists.
The youth-led “Generation Z” collective led another march toward the seat of President Dina Boluarte’s administration in downtown Lima, where police were deployed in force.
Unrest has been brewing for months in Peru, fuelled by a wave of organized crime and extortion cases. Several opinion polls have shown that many view the government and conservative-majority Congress as corrupt.
Protests intensified this week after the legislature passed a law requiring young adults to join a private pension fund, despite many facing a precarious working environment.
As night fell on Sunday, groups of protesters threw stones and Molotov cocktails at police, with officers firing tear gas in response.
“I am outraged, I feel completely misled by this government… and this Congress that serves the political parties,” said Xiomi Aguilar, 28, adding that the parties were “a mafia entrenched in the state.”
Jonatan Esquen, an 18-year-old student, said the protest is “the beginning of an awakening, as people are finally realizing that young people are more active on social media and in the political arena.”
Saturday’s clashes, which took place near the presidential and parliamentary buildings, were some of the most violent in Peru this year.At least 18 people — including police officers and journalists — were injured, according to tallies from authorities and independent organizations released Sunday.
Among the 12 police officers injured were “a female police officer with serious injuries and another officer diagnosed with multiple contusions… who remain under observation” in hospital, according to a police statement.
Authorities have not yet released a final tally of injuries or arrests related to the weekend’s demonstrations.
Some 450 protesters took part in Saturday’s clashes, which also damaged public roads, police said.
Images of protesters injured by projectiles allegedly fired by police were circulated on social media.
The National Association of Journalists of Peru (ANP) reported that six journalists were hit by pellets fired by police while covering the protest, including two from the Exitosa Noticias radio station.
Cesar Zamalloa, a photojournalist from the weekly newspaper Hildebrandt En Sus Trece, said that the police “began firing pellets… directly at the bodies” of people.
“That’s when I felt an impact on my leg and hip,” he said, according to testimony collected by the ANP in a statement posted on its Facebook page on Sunday.
Both the union and the National Human Rights Coordinator in Peru denounced the police repression during the demonstrations.
Boluarte’s popularity ratings have plummeted, with her term set to end in July 2026.
Nearly 80 percent of Peruvians say they are ashamed of the government, with 85 percent saying the same of Congress, according to a survey of 1,200 people published on Sunday by the newspaper El Comercio.
AFP
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Maguire: Tuchel Told Me By Video Call I Was Out And I Said I Was Very Disappointed
On “The Rest is Football” podcast, Manchester United center-back Maguire discussed how Tuchel informed him via video call that he had not been selected for the World Cup squad.
Maguire revealed: “He (Tuchel) video-called everyone. It was quite an awkward call. I first received a message asking if he could talk to me around 4 PM. It was quite a unique approach, and certainly difficult, because he could see everyone’s reactions.
“I said directly that I was really very disappointed. I felt I had done well enough to deserve to be in the squad, and I felt I could have helped the team, playing a role on and off the pitch. He said he couldn’t give me any excuses, but he chose the four players who had helped him through a difficult period last autumn.
“It was hard to accept. After being called up by him for the first time in the March training camp, I did think I would be in the squad. I performed well in both games and then returned to Manchester United, finishing the season with a very strong performance.”
Tuchel ultimately chose to take Stones, Guehi, Konsa, Quansah, and Dan Burn to the World Cup.
No Plans to Retire from England Duty
Furthermore, even with Tuchel’s contract extending to Euro 2028, Maguire is unwilling to close the door on playing for England.
He added: “I don’t think I’ll retire from England duty. I still feel I can shine. Sooner or later there will be a time and a point where I no longer deserve to be selected for England, but even then, I most likely won’t proactively step out and announce my retirement. If I can play for England one more time, it will all be worth it.”
Maguire will use the off-season to fully recover and prepare for Manchester United’s return to the Champions League in the 2026-27 season. While his England teammates face the immense pressure of a major international tournament, the experienced defender will strive to maintain his excellent club form. If he is to earn a recall to the England squad later this year, proving his endurance in the Premier League remains crucial.
Tunisia head coach Sabri Lamouchi has been sacked after defeat on World Cup opening game against Sweden.
Plans are under way to appoint Mondher Kebaier as the new national team coach on an interim basis, Federation confirm.
A statement released on the Tunisian FA Instagram read:
“An agreement has been officially reached to dismiss coach Sabri Lamouch.
“Plans are under way to appoint Mondher Kebaier as the national team coach [on an interim basis].”
Tunisia play Japan in their second group game on Saturday before facing the Netherlands.
On June 15th , following Sweden’s 5-1 victory over Tunisia, the team’s striker Isak was interviewed.
Tunisia had not conceded a single goal in 10 World Cup qualifiers, but their clean-sheet record at this World Cup was broken immediately by Sweden. Isak delivered an exceptional performance in the match, directly contributing to 4 of the team’s 5 goals.
Isak said after the match: “It was incredible. We have a lot of players making their World Cup debuts, so to do it this way is really special.”
He was also satisfied with his performance: “Everyone played well, as did the whole team. We scored early, which made the game easier to manage.”
Speaking about his partnership with Gyökeres, he said: “The plan was to use the speed of our two forwards to counter-attack, make high-intensity runs, and then recover. We worked very well together.”
Swedish commentator Erik Niva said after the match: “No team will want to face Sweden in the matches ahead.”
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