Young Peruvians clash with police in anti-government protests

The "Gen Z march" was organised by students and young workers who were joined by taxi and bus drivers.

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A rights group said at least 18 protesters had been injured in protests held on Saturday and Sunday, dubbed "Gen Z march" by the organisers. A police officer suffered burns, officials said.

Groups of young people, mainly under 30 years of age, were joined by bus and taxi drivers and marched towards Congress to express their anger over corruption scandals and growing insecurity.

The protesters, some of whom threw stones and other missiles, were dispersed by police firing tear gas and rubber bullets, AFP news agency reported.

The protests first erupted on Saturday 20 September, triggered by a pension reform passed earlier this month under which young people will be required to pay into a private pension fund.