Peru’s Generation Z youth movement has intensified its call for mobilization, calling for new protests in Lima and other cities today and tomorrow. The movement, which led three previous days of demonstrations, has expanded its strategy by requesting the active participation of other social and union sectors . The call calls for the “unity and strength” of transport workers, merchants, teachers, healthcare workers, and various groups to join the march, which will culminate in the historic Plaza San Martín.

The protesters’ main demand is the removal of President Dina Boluarte , whose administration faces strong social disapproval. Boluarte, for her part, publicly condemned the disorder and “social conflicts,” while calling for dialogue. However, Generation Z maintains an unyielding stance, also demanding a profound restructuring of the National Police and an end to corruption and citizen insecurity.

The youth movement is seeking an alliance with key players in the country, such as discharged members of the Armed Forces and the organized supporters of major soccer clubs, including Alianza Lima, Universitario, and Cristal. This strategy of broadening the social base of the protest, under the slogan “The People Rise Up!” , seeks to replicate the strength of other mass mobilizations that have historically challenged power in Peru.

The tense atmosphere in the streets is exacerbated by reports of police repression . The National Human Rights Coordinator reported 85 cases of police aggression last weekend alone, including 20 people injured by projectiles and tear gas, in addition to 11 arbitrary arrests. These figures add urgency to the demand for police restructuring.

Likewise, urban transport companies have announced they will continue their protests, this time motivated by rising insecurity and the constant murders of drivers at the hands of hitmen and extortionists. This sector, vital to the capital’s economy, is demanding security, adding another layer of discontent that converges with the demands of young people.

The Peruvian press also raised its voice. The National Association of Journalists (ANP) and the Foreign Press Association reported injuries and mistreatment of their members, demanding punishment for those responsible. The ANP called on its members to make October 1, Journalists’ Day, a “national day of protest” in defense of press freedom, citing the regrettable number of two journalists murdered and more than 180 attacks so far in 2025.