Peru's president faces scrutiny as APEC summit highlights low approval rating

Peru's President Dina Boluarte, facing a 4% approval rating, is under scrutiny as she hosts the APEC summit in Lima. This marks her first major public appearance in months, following a period of limited visibility amid rising public discontent. Protests have erupted across Peru, fueled by increasing crime and government inaction. Demonstrators have blocked highways and clashed with police, demanding accountability from Boluarte's administration, which has declared a state of emergency in response to the unrest. In an effort to control the situation during the summit, authorities declared nonworking holidays and closed schools. Despite these measures, protests continued, highlighting the deep divisions between Boluarte and the public, who feel unrepresented by her leadership.