Second presidency of Alan García controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2009
Bagua conflict
Indigenous protests against decrees governing access to Amazonian land and natural resources culminated in a police operation on 5 June. At least ten Indigenous protesters and 24 police officers were reported killed, making the episode a major controversy over consultation, policing and state responsibility.
2008
Petroaudios scandal
Leaked recordings appeared to show officials discussing the allocation of oil blocks to a foreign company. The affair implicated senior government figures, including Prime Minister Jorge del Castillo and Minister Juan Valdivia, and prompted cabinet resignations.