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Peru’s embattled president faces fresh legal battle
Peruvian President Pedro Castillo is facing a fresh legal battle after the country's attorney general filed a constitutional complaint against the left-wing leader.
Attorney General Patricia Benavides accused Mr Castillo of…
Peru’s president calls for greater role for Latin America in peacekeeping force at UN assembly
Peru’s president warned the UN General Assembly on Tuesday that the world is moving dangerously towards situations of confrontation and hoped Latin America would become more involved in world peace.
"Latin America was decisive in the…
Peru Mayor vetoes council’s decision to appoint corporate counsel to full-time position
Peru Mayor Ken Kolowski vetoed two ordinances during Monday night’s Council meeting that would have allowed current Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert to join the city as a full-time employee.
The aldermen voted 8-0 in favor of adopting…
At least 1 Canadian among passengers in deadly Peru bus crash, minister says Social Sharing
The bodies of all four victims of a bus crash in the Machu Picchu tourist area arrived at Lima airport on Tuesday, along with an injured tourist who was taken for further medical attention.
A minibus carrying 20 passengers plunged down a…
Jailed Peruvian uprising leader released
Antauro Humala’s release follows surprise reduction of 19-year sentence, and his lawyer hints at a political return.
A former Peruvian military officer who led a failed 2005 uprising has been released from prison, following a surprise…
Ecuador’s President will visit Peru to hand over CAN Presidency
Ecuadorian President Ecuador Guillermo Lasso will travel to Peru in order to hand over the Pro-Tempore Presidency of the Andean Community of Nations (CAN) to the Peruvian Head of State, Pedro Castillo.
This was announced on Tuesday by …
Peru PM resigns as investigations target President Castillo
Peruvian Prime Minister Anibal Torres Vasquez has abruptly resigned, becoming the fourth premier to leave the job in the past year.
Torres announced his resignation in a letter to President Pedro Castillo on Wednesday, attributing…
Peruvian President To Submit Himself to Justice
On Thursday, the Peruvian President announced that he would present himself to justice and due process.
Peru's President Pedro Castillo reaffirmed Thursday, its support for the work conducted by the Public Ministry and the…
One year on, Peru’s president fights for political survival
One year since his improbable victory, Pedro Castillo is mired in corruption allegations and congressional deadlock.
A year since his moonshot ascent to Peru’s highest office, socialist President Pedro Castillo is in the throes of…
Peru: Surge in COVID-19 Cases in Children and Adolescents
During the fourth wave of infections, the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in children and adolescents in Peru soared by more than 70 percent, according to the Social Health Insurance (EsSalud).
The EsSalud executive…