Archive · 29 Sep 2025
Peru's Gen Z Protests Boluarte's Government Over Pension Reforms
Young people in Peru are protesting against their president, Dina Boluarte.
They are upset about changes to the pension system that require everyone over 18 to join a pension provider, as well as issues like corruption.
They're using symbols like a skull in a straw hat to show they are standing up to what they see as unfair rulers.
The protests are similar to those happening in other countries.
Boluarte's approval ratings are very low.
These protests reflect broader global concerns about democratic rights.
One mining company had to temporarily stop its work due to the protests.
Young Peruvians protested against President Dina Boluarte on Saturday.
Protests began after new pension reforms requiring all Peruvians over 18 to join a pension provider.
The protests also reflect discontent over corruption, economic issues, and government actions.
President Boluarte's approval rating is very low, according to a July report.
Protesters use the skull symbol from the manga 'One Piece' to symbolize resistance.
- Who
- Young Peruvians, particularly Gen Z
- What
- Protests against President Dina Boluarte's government
- When
- Protests began on September 20 and continued
- Where
- Streets of Peru
- Why
- Protesting pension reforms, corruption, economic insecurity, and government accountability
- Protests
- Against President Dina Boluarte
- Main Issue
- Pension reforms and broader discontent
- Catalyst
- Reforms requiring over 18 to join a pension provider
- Key Symbol
- Skull in a straw hat, inspired by the manga 'One Piece'
- Approval Ratings
- Boluarte 2.5%, Congress 3% (July report)
- Impact
- Hudbay Minerals temporarily shut down its Peruvian mill