LIMA: A large number of protesters have marched through the Peruvian capital to protest against the anti-poor policies of the IMF and World Bank, which are holding their annual meetings here.
Around 2,000 demonstrators joined the march, carrying signs with angry slogans and at one point burning the flag of the United States, where the IMF and World Bank are based. “Imperialists go home,” said one sign decorated with swastikas. “World Bank, universal terror,” said another. Police in riot gear carrying shields and tear gas bombs accompanied the protesters on the three-hour march, but ultimately no clashes broke out. When the march reached the meeting venues – which have been surrounded by a heavy security presence all week.
