Peru protests: Roads and airport blocked in anger at new president, at least 7 people died

Anti-government protesters blocked roads and stormed the international airport in Peru's second city Arequipa as deadly unrest intensified.

Supporters of leftist former President Pedro Castillo took to the streets in anger at his impeachment and arrest.

Dina Boluarte, his successor and former deputy, proposed bringing general elections forward by two years to April 2024 in response to the protests.

But Mr Castillo called Ms Boluarte's plans a "dirty game".

At least seven people have now died in clashes with the security forces since protests erupted over the impeachment of Mr Castillo last Wednesday.