Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets of Peru’s capital, Lima, in recent days, calling for the resignation of President Martin Vizcarra. The demonstrations have been met with a heavy police presence, and the situation escalated on Saturday when police used tear gas to block protesters from marching.

The protests have been spurred by growing outrage over the deaths of two protesters in demonstrations earlier this week. In response to the unrest, the Peruvian government has deployed thousands of police officers to guard the capital. Clashes between police and protesters have been reported, with some protesters throwing rocks and other objects at officers.

The situation in Peru has been described by some as a cautionary tale for democracies, as the country faces a growing political crisis. The protests have been largely peaceful, though there have been reports of vandalism and looting.

The protests come at a time of economic hardship for Peru, with many citizens facing unemployment and poverty. President Vizcarra has been urged to resign, with some protesters calling for a new government to address the country’s economic woes.

The situation in Peru remains tense, and it remains to be seen how the crisis will be resolved. For now, the protests and clashes between police and protesters continue.