Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- Ayacucho , Jan 11 9AFP) - A protester violently grabbed Peruvian President Dina Boluarte on Saturday during an event in the southern Ayacucho region, where 10 people were killed in mass anti-government demonstrations more than a year ago.

TV footage of the assault showed Boluarte in traditional clothing surrounded by a crowd of people as she throws out candy, when a shouting woman approaches and grabs the president.

A chaotic scene ensues as police intervene to separate the woman, with Boluarte seemingly uninjured and rejoining the event.

The woman said she held Boluarte responsible for the death of her husband during the December 2022 protests in Ayacucho.

Boluarte, 61, came to power that month after former left...