Kathmandu. Like Nepal, youths in Peru are now taking to the streets. In Peru, Genji protesters are raising their voices against the government.
Clashes broke out between thousands of Jenji protesters and police. As a result, the Peruvian police were forced to use heavy force.
There are many similarities between Nepal and Peru. Genji’s banners, social media posts, memes, and collective views of the protest are remarkably similar. Genji started a movement against corruption, misgovernance and social media ban in Nepal. In Peru, Genji youths have been protesting against government orders for several days.
Peruvian President Dina Boluarte has been protesting. This is similar to what happened to the then Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli in Nepal.
On September 20, hundreds of young people took to the streets in Lima, the capital of Peru. The demonstration was organized primarily by Genji, or the New Generation. Their primary aim was to raise their voices against corruption, economic insecurity and pension reform laws.
The protests, organised by youth group Generation G, are part of growing social discontent in Peru against organised crime, corruption in government positions and recent pension reforms. Around 500 people gathered in the city centre amid a heavy police presence.
What is the reason for this protest in Peru?
Recently, the Congress of Peru made changes to the private pension fund. This is a fear of weakening the savings of the youth for their future. Rising crime rates and government corruption have also raised concerns among the youth. The protesters took to social media platforms to express their anguish and anger and came together. Seeing the growing discontent, the police took action. Tear gas was used to disperse the crowds, and around three police officers were injured in the violent clashes. According to radio station Extosa, its reporter and a cameraman were wounded by gunfire fired by law enforcement agencies.
This month, Nepal’s youth, known as ‘Genji’, were similarly active. They were protesting on a large scale against the government and the parliament. In Nepal, the demonstrations led by these youths led to the resignation of the Prime Minister and the appointment of an interim Prime Minister. In both countries, youth protesters used social media, memes and pop culture symbols. In Peru, some demonstrators carried the “One Piece” anime symbol as a flag.
This trend has been observed worldwide. This was evident in Bangladesh. Young people in Indonesia and Kenya are using digital platforms to protest.
In Peru, President Dina Boluarte’s popularity has plummeted significantly in recent months. Boluarte’s term ends next year but his popularity has dropped significantly. This is being attributed to an increase in criminal activity and a failure to control corruption.
