Who are the people who have died in the protests in Peru and what do we know about how they died?

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(CNN Spanish) -- 

At least eight people have died in Peru due to clashes in the strong protests unleashed after the impeachment and arrest of former President Pedro Castillo -after he tried to dissolve Congress-, and three more lost their lives in traffic accidents "in the context of the conflict," the Ombudsman's Office told CNN en Español on Thursday.

The violence has also left 187 civilians and 216 police officers injured, according to the institution's most recent report.

The Peruvian Ombudsman's Office affirmed on Wednesday that the families of the deceased "should receive supportive attention from the Peruvian State."

"Added to this sad outcome, we have identified dozens of injured citizens, in the framework of the protests, and thousands of people affected by the interruption of roads and public and private services."

The institution also made a call to investigate the causes of the events.

"Responsibility must be determined, as well as the corresponding sanction for the / the authors / s," he wrote.

Who died in the protests in Peru?

Of the total of eight deaths in the clashes, six are adolescents, according to the Ombudsman's Office.

Five of the deaths were registered in Andahuaylas (Apurímac), one in Chincheros (Apurímac), one in Cerro Colorado (Arequipa) and one in Chao (Virú, La Libertad).

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The deceased are Becan Romario (18 years old), David Atequipa (15 years old), Roberto Pardo (16 years old), Jonathan Arias (18 years old), Wilfredo Lizarme (18 years old), Miguel Arcana (38 years old), Cristian Rojas (19 years old). ) and Carlos Huamán (26 years old).

To them are added the three deaths in road accidents that occurred in the framework of the protests that have included the blockade of 122 points on national roads.

The institution reported that after the death of the 15-year-old adolescent, psychological care will be provided to the 17 classmates in his class at the school he attended in Tapaya.

He also made a special call for the protection of minors during the protests.

"The tragic cases of deceased adolescents generate our strong rejection and concern; in view of these facts, this institution calls for the immediate cessation of violence and the excessive use of force against people, especially girls, boys and adolescents who participate in the mobilizations. social," he wrote in a statement.

The Peruvian Police, meanwhile, reported on December 11 that one person had died during an "attack" on the Huancabamba airport facilities in Andahuaylas, in which a police officer was also injured.

"The Public Ministry ex officio has been carrying out the actions within its competence to clarify the case," he said.

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Boluarte's order to the Police

President Dina Boluarte visited a young woman injured in the demonstrations at the hospital on Tuesday and spoke about the police action to contain the protests.

The president stated that she had given instructions to the Police so that they would not use any lethal weapon, not even rubber pellets against the citizens.

“I have already given the necessary instructions to the Minister of the Interior to identify the people who have used these weapons that are harming our brothers and sisters.

As soon as it is individualized, the weight of the corresponding law will be falling, ”she explained.

He also spoke about the "extremes" in the protests.

"All people have the right to protest, but to generate vandalism, to burn hospitals, ambulances, police stations, take over airports, that does not speak of being a normal protest march, that is already reaching extremes."

Faced with the current crisis, Defense Minister Alberto Otárola announced on Wednesday that the Government declared a state of emergency throughout the country.

Otárola told journalists that the national measure implies the "suspension of the rights of assembly, of inviolability of homes, freedom of transit, freedom of assembly, freedom and personal security."

With information from Ana Cucalón, Carolina Melo and Ángela Reyes from CNN en Español.