A national march in Peru brought together social organizations and youth groups who marched toward Congress along Abancay Avenue. The rally sought regulatory changes and measures to address insecurity. The march led to clashes with the Peruvian National Police .
We have 37 wounded members of the @PoliciaPeru and 10 in custody. Police cameras and @MuniLima will be used to identify the criminals who infiltrated a peaceful demonstration to create chaos. The full force of the law will be on them.
— José Jerí (@josejeriore) October 16, 2025
Initial estimates of the number of casualties varied depending on the source. The Ombudsman's Office reported 27 police officers and 11 civilians injured. The Executive branch reported a total of 47 injured. The PNP reported more than 40 officers injured. No serious casualties were reported in the initial reports.
Three people were arrested for disturbing the peace, according to police. Authorities closed streets surrounding Congress and restricted access to the Historic Center. material damage , including attacks on a public transportation bus.
National March in Peru: Verified Report and Figures
The National Association of Journalists reported reporters were injured by pellets and tear gas during their coverage. Field reports indicated that pellets were fired at the body and tear gas was used to disperse the incident. Objects in front of Congress were also reported to have been set on fire, including a violin-shaped structure.
President José Jerí condemned the violent incidents and visited injured police officers . In public statements, the PNP stated that it responded with gradual use of force in response to attempts to tear down barriers and burn materials in the security zone.
The Ombudsman's Office reported bruises and impact injuries, with no official reports of serious injuries . The numerical discrepancies between the Executive Branch, the Ombudsman's Office, and the National Police were subject to updating based on new medical reports.
Chronology and operations
The movement of columns from various points converged in Abancay. There were successive advances and retreats in the face of police cordons. The ATU reported temporary changes to the Metropolitano routes and station closures in the downtown area. Detours were reported on lines 404, 405, and 406 through Tacna and Garcilaso de la Vega.
And go U!!!!
Out with Jerí!!!! pic.twitter.com/BnC84FdXvH— RocioSilvaSantisteban (@pavese) October 16, 2025
The control operation included cordons in front of Congress and around the Palace of Justice. At the same time, police documented the burning of materials and the throwing of blunt objects at metal barriers. Public agencies and local media broadcast images of the incidents and the tear gas response.
Toward evening, hot spots continued at intersections in the Historic Center. Medical teams provided immediate care to those affected. Official information was under review, with new figures expected in the coming hours.
The national march in Peru left a preliminary report of injuries, arrests, and limited material damage. Authorities were evaluating reports and audiovisual evidence to identify those responsible for the violent acts and update the injury tally.
