Peru's President Calls for Early Elections

Peru's President Calls for Early Elections

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The video discusses the political unrest in Peru following the impeachment of the previous president. President Dina Larte is attempting to calm protests by proposing to move elections forward by two years. Protesters demand more, including the release of Castillo and a new Constitution. The unrest has economic implications, potentially affecting Peru's exports, such as blueberries and mining operations.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did President Dina Larte take in response to the protests?

She resigned from her position.

She proposed early elections.

She increased taxes.

She declared a state of emergency.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are some of the demands of the protesters in Peru?

Lowering fuel prices

Building new infrastructure

Releasing Castillo and rewriting the Constitution

Increasing wages

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the major commodities that Peru exports?

Copper

Blueberries

Coffee

Gold

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which company is involved in the copper and zinc venture in Peru?

Antamina

Freeport-McMoRan

Vale

Rio Tinto

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current state of operations for the mining company mentioned in the transcript?

Operations are halted.

Operations are downsizing.

Operations are running smoothly.

Operations are expanding.