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Peru’s former President Castillo denies charges as protest death toll rises
Peru’s former President Pedro Castillo has denied allegations of conspiracy and rebellion, following his dramatic ouster and arrest last week. His appearance in court on Tuesday came amid ongoing protests by Castillo’s supporters that have…
Peru protests: Roads and airport blocked in anger at new president
Anti-government protesters blocked roads and stormed the international airport in Peru's second city Arequipa as deadly unrest intensified on Monday.
Supporters of leftist former President Pedro Castillo took to the streets…
Two killed in Peru as protests over Castillo’s arrest spread
At least two people have been killed in Peru after police clashed with protesters calling for new elections and the release of detained former President Pedro Castillo.
The deaths on Sunday came as protests against Castillo’s impeachment…
Peru’s new President Boluarte names cabinet amid protests
President Dina Boluarte named her cabinet days after former President Pedro Castillo was removed by Congress.
Peru’s new President Dina Boluarte has named her cabinet following the removal of former President Pedro Castillo in a step…
Pedro Castillo: Peru’s ousted president detained by police in Lima
Peru's ex-President Pedro Castillo has been detained, after his efforts to dissolve parliament instead ended in him being thrown out of office.
In a dramatic day in Lima, Castillo was accused of plotting a coup in a last-gasp…
Peru Holds Elections for Governors in Nine Provinces
Almost seven million voters are eligible to participate this Sunday in the election of governors and vice governors in nine regions of the country: Amazonas, Cajamarca, Callao, Cusco, Lambayeque, Lima provinces, Moquegua, Pasco and…
President Castillo Travels to Peru-Chile Meeting in Santiago
The Binational Cabinet is a tool to promote the most important and current issues of cooperation in border areas.
On Monday, President Pedro Castillo will arrive in Santiago City to participate in the 4th Binational…
Peru’s PM resigns after confidence vote refused
Left-wing Peruvian President Pedro Castillo has accepted the resignation of his prime minister and will reshuffle his cabinet once again, amid a lengthy battle between the executive and legislative branches.
Former Prime Minister Anibal…
Peru: Police clash with protesters in capital Lima
Riot police used tear gas to disperse protesters in Peru's capital Lima, as thousands of people took part in anti-government marches across the country.
Demonstrators want embattled President Pedro Castillo to resign over…
Vatican Museums to return three Peruvian mummies
Completing a project to repatriate human remains held in the Vatican Museums' ethnological collection, the Vatican and the government of Peru signed an agreement Oct. 17 to return to Peru three mummies sent to the Vatican in 1925.…