Peru’s capital Lima swears in new mayor weeks after impeaching Jorge Muñoz
Former Deputy Mayor Miguel Romero was sworn in as Mayor of Lima weeks after his…
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Peru’s Las Bambas copper mine shut down for weeks as locals protest for more social investment
Operations at Las Bambas copper mine in south-central Peru have been paralyzed for weeks after…
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Presidential plagiarism: Peru’s Pedro Castillo takes heat over master’s thesis
Peru’s Public Ministry opened an investigation on Thursday into President Pedro Castillo and his wife,…
2 years ago
Peru to close 40 military bases in VRAEM, aka ‘Peru’s Cocaine Valley’
Peru's Minister of Defense José Gavidia announced last week a new government strategy to close…
2 years ago
Mayor of Lima, Peru impeached for serving on the board of state-owned company while in office
Peru's National Jury of Elections (JNE) removed Lima Mayor Jorge Muñoz from office for illegally…
2 years ago
Peru’s military heroes snub President Pedro Castillo in official ceremony
A group of retired soldiers from Peru, considered national heroes for having participated in a…
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As COVID-19 cases drop, Peru will eliminate mask mandates in some public spaces starting May 1
As the number of new cases of COVID-19 in Peru fall, the country’s government announced…
2 years ago
Secret Service fatally shoot intruder at Peruvian Ambassador’s residence
United States Secret Service agents fatally shot an intruder who damaged windows at the residence…
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Regional strike in Cusco, Peru leaves thousands of tourists stranded near Machu Picchu
A strike earlier this week in the region surrounding Cusco, Peru reportedly caused millions of…
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Over 3,000 years of ancient Peruvian civilization is on display in Paris this summer
Over 3,000 years of ancient Peruvian civilization is on display at the Cité de l'Architecture…
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12 Entrepreneurs in Peru to Watch Out for in 2022
Latin America has been in the news lately, showing the international community what it can…
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Lima judge orders arrest of Peruvian President Pedro Castillo’s nephews for alleged corruption
A judge in Lima has ordered the preventative detention of two of Peruvian President Pedro…
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Air traffic controllers strike leaves 8,000 travelers stranded in Peru
On April 14, thousands of passengers were stranded in various airports around Peru due to…
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Holy Week in Ayacucho: The largest religious festival in Peru returns after 2 years of lockdown
After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, thousands of people will once again gather…
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Peru temporarily closes pre-Incan archeological site, Kuélap, after wall collapse
Peru's Ministry of Culture temporarily closed the pre-Incan archaeological complex of Kuélap, located in the…
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