Peru cuts ties with Mexico over asylum for ex-prime minister

Peru has severed diplomatic relations with Mexico after accusing it of granting asylum to a former Peruvian prime minister who is on trial over an alleged coup attempt in 2022.

Alberto Fujimori, former Peruvian leader, to run for presidency in 2026, daughter says

Fighting ongoing health issues and a checkered past, former president Alberto Fujimori announced he will run for office in Peru's 2026 elections.  

Lawmakers submit request to remove Peruvian president from office

Pressure mounted against Peruvian President Dina Boluarte on Monday as lawmakers submitted to Parliament a request to remove her from office for “permanent moral incapacity” three days after police broke down the front door of her residence to search luxury watches tied to an investigation. 

Judge extends pretrial detention for Peru’s ex-President Castillo

A judge in Peru has lengthened the duration of former President Pedro Castillo’s pre-trial detention from 18 months to 36, as the disgraced head of state faces charges stemming from his attempt to dissolve Congress and rule by decree in December.

Mexico’s president calls Peruvian counterpart a ‘puppet’ amid row

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has hit out at his Peruvian counterpart, Dina Boluarte, describing her as a “puppet” of oligarchs in the latest escalation of tensions between the two countries.

‘Pattern of repression’: US Democrats call to suspend Peru aid

A group of Democrats in the United States House of Representatives has urged the Biden administration to suspend all security assistance to Peru over a “pattern of repression” against antigovernment protests that has resulted in more than 50 civilian deaths.

Legislators submit motion to impeach Peru President Dina Boluarte

A group of left-wing politicians in Peru have submitted a motion of impeachment against President Dina Boluarte over her handling of nearly two months of protests following the removal of her predecessor Pedro Castillo.

Peru's president calls for 'national truce' after more than a month of protests

Peru's president called Tuesday for a "national truce" as thousands of demonstrators continued to take to the streets to demand her resignation and fresh elections.

Peru President Insists ‘I Will Not Resign’ As Protests Continue

Peruvian President Dina Boluarte insisted Friday she will not step down, after another day of protests and roadblocks throughout the country saw calls for her resignation and the arrest of a trade union leader with supposed links to Maoist rebels.

Peru prosecutors launch probe into President Boluarte over deadly protests

 Peru's top prosecutor's office on Tuesday said it launched an inquiry into new President Dina Boluarte and members of her cabinet over violent clashes that have seen at least 40 killed and hundreds injured since early December.

At least 17 dead in anti-government protests in southern Peru

At least 17 people have been killed in clashes in southern Peru after protests demanding early elections and the release of jailed former President Pedro Castillo resumed.

Hundreds Protest in Peru’s Cusco Against New President

Peru continues to experience unrest in the wake of the Dec. 7 arrest of President Pedro Castillo, though some disruptions have subsided as of Dec. 22.

Peru-Bolivia border blocked by protesters

Demonstrators have prevented travellers passing through a border between Peru and Bolivia, after protesting to demand early elections.

Death Toll From Protests In Peru Rises To 7 - Healthcare Authorities

At least seven protesters have been killed in Peru during mass demonstrations taking place across the country, following the impeachment of former President Pedro Castillo, the Peruvian healthcare authorities said.

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.

Peruvian Presidents Office Says Constitutional Order Restored In Country

The office of Peruvian President Dina Ercilia Boluarte Zegarra said on Wednesday that the constitutional order in the country has been restored and the curfew, enforced by impeached President Pedro Castillo, has been lifted.

LATAM Airlines plane crashes at Peruvian runway, two firefighters dead

A LATAM Airlines LTM.SN jet collided with a vehicle on the runway of Peru's Jorge Chavez International Airport as it was taking off on Friday, the carrier said, resulting in the death of two firefighters who were on the ground.

Peru’s top prosecutor accuses president of leading criminal organization

Peru's top prosecutor filed a constitutional complaint Tuesday in Congress against President Pedro Castillo, accusing him of leading a criminal organization and other corruption offenses.

Peru to sue Repsol for $4.5bn over oil spill - BBC News

 

Peru's consumer protection agency is suing Spanish oil firm Repsol over a huge oil spill which blackened beaches off the coast of Lima in January.

Peru Congress asks President Pedro Castillo to resign

The Peruvian Congress asked President Pedro Castillo to step down Saturday after anti-government protests have continued since March 30.