Boluarte was summoned in January, February and March, but has not testified. According to his lawyer, he is due to testify before the attorney general on May 31. Photo: AP.

The Peruvian Prosecutor's Office has summoned President Dina Boluarte to testify, as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged crimes of genocide, aggravated homicide and serious injuries during anti-government protests, which in about three months left more than 60 dead, many by firearms.

Boluarte's lawyer, Joseph Campos, told radio station RPP that she must testify before Attorney General Patricia Benavides on May 31.

Boluarte was summoned in January, February and March, but has not testified. In March, she was not questioned because the Attorney General's Office asked to be included to participate in the proceedings. Prime Minister Alberto Otarola was questioned in January and February in the same investigation.

The protests have left 67 dead and more than 1,300 injured, according to reports from the Ombudsman's Office. Almost all of the dead are civilians, most were shot in the head and some were shot in the head.

Due to the rank of those investigated, the investigation is in charge of the attorney general. Genocide is punishable by a minimum sentence of 20 years' imprisonment. Also included in the investigation are former Prime Minister Pedro Angulo and other former officials.

Boluarte came to power on December 7 when President Pedro Castillo was dismissed and arrested. Immediately began a movement of protests in the rural areas of the southern Andes, which spread to Lima, demanding the resignation of Boluarte and members of Parliament.

To date, Congress has not decided to bring forward the presidential and parliamentary elections. Four plans to shorten the term of Boluarte and the legislators were shelved for failing to reach the necessary votes.

According to the most recent poll by the firm Ipsos Peru, conducted in May, 75% disapprove of Boluarte and 16% support her.

(With information from AP)