BOGOTA, ColombiaThe death toll has risen to eight in Peru amid widespread protests that began after former President Pedro Castillo was removed from office last week, according to local media.Peruvian news outlets reported on Wednesday that thousands had gathered across the country, including the capital Lima and other cities like Puno, Cusco, Tacna and Arequipa, to demand the resignation of new president Dina Boluarte.Protesters have blocked roads with rocks, logs, and burned tires, interrupting traffic along the southern Pan-American Highway that connects Peru and Chile.Last week, a judge ordered Castillo held for seven days but prosecutors filed a request Tuesday to hold him in detention for 18 months on charges of rebellion and conspiracy.Former President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski resigned during his impeachment process in 2018 and Martin Vizcarra was removed by Congress in 2020."