Conservative Peruvian groups march for peace ahead of fresh protests

Demonstrators hold a giant national flag as they participate in a march asking for peace, after violent protests in the country, following the ousting and arrest of former President Pedro Castillo, in Lima, Peru January 3, 2023. REUTERS/Sebastian Castaneda

LIMA (Reuters) - Thousands of Peruvians took the streets calling for peace on Tuesday, a day before fresh protests are expected following clashes caused by the ouster of former President Pedro Castillo left almost two dozen dead in December.

People dressed in white carried Peru's flag at the march, which was organized by conservative groups.