A police operative blocking streets in a wholesale market area in Lima ended in clashes between merchants and the police. Television newscasts broadcast violent scenes [1] showing a policeman on the ground being stoned in the head by rioters. Juan Arellano posted [2] [es] a summary on his blog. More under the hashtag #LaParada [3], which became a Trending Topic in Peru.
Peru: Police and Protesters Clash in #LaParada Market in Lima
· Written by Juan Arellano Translated by Silvia Viñas
Categories: Latin America, Peru, Breaking News, Citizen Media, Politics