By Alejandra Garcia and Bill Hackwell
Today, people are in the streets demanding justice and urging new elections. The death toll has risen to seven, and the number of people injured, including children, has increased to more than 100 due to police brutality. Meanwhile, the international community has strongly rejected this development in a sister country of the region, including strong statements from the presidents of Bolivia, Venezuela, Argentina, and Mexico condemning the coup and demanding Pedro Castillo’s release from prison.