Historical Events tagged with "police strike"
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Politics & Government
Violence Erupts in Lima Amid Police Strike
February 5th, 1975 50 years ago
Following a police strike, riots erupted in Lima, Peru, leading to severe unrest and chaos. The military responded forcefully to suppress the uprising, which locals referred to as the Limazo. Demonstrators engaged in confrontations with military troops as they protested against the oppressive regime. The crackdown resulted in numerous injuries and fatalities, highlighting the tensions within the society at the time.
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