This news from Peru: Soldiers and police are cracking down violently on striking farmers, teachers and other protesters after President Alejandro Toledo imposed a 30-day state of emergency, banning strikers from the streets and giving the military and police more powers to use force. Hospital officials have told Reuters that more than 20 people have been hurt from gunshot wounds after soldiers fired into the air in clashes across Peru. Toledo is a U.S.-trained former World Bank adviser. Many Peruvians say he has failed to fulfill his promises to create jobs, prosperity and a return to true democracy.