2022 an “unprecedented” year for aggression against journalists in Peru
Lima, Peru -- In September 2021, Hellen Meniz, a journalist with one of Peru’s largest…
2 years ago
6 soldiers die crossing river to escape protesters in southern Peru
Lima, Peru -- Peru's Ministry of Defense reported that six soldiers died over the weekend…
2 years ago
Peruvian writer Mario Vargas Llosa inducted into Académie Française
Lima, Peru -- Peru’s Mario Vargas Llosa became the first Spanish-speaking author to enter the…
2 years ago
7 Peruvian police killed by alleged Shining Path rebels
Lima, Peru -- Alleged remnants of the Shining Path, a Maoist guerrilla group that terrorized…
2 years ago
Peru’s Foreign Minister admits: There is no evidence that the protests are driven by criminals
Lima, Peru -- Peru's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ana Cecilia Gervasi, acknowledged that Dina Boluarte's…
2 years ago
Vladimir Cerrón, leader of Peru’s far-left ruling party, sentenced to 4 years in prison
Lima, Peru -- A Peruvian court sentenced ruling party leader Vladimir Cerrón to four years…
2 years ago
Root causes of Peru’s political unrest: An interview with protest leader
Lima, Peru -- Almost immediately after former President Pedro Castillo was ousted from power and…
2 years ago
Union involved in mass protests in Peru denounces police abuse in Lima
Lima, Peru -- Peru's General Confederation of Workers (CGTP), one of the most influential unions…
2 years ago
Peru extends state of emergency for 30 days in Lima, Callao, Cusco and Puno
Lima, Peru -- Peru's government extended a state of emergency for 30 days in the…
2 years ago
Peruvian congressmen accused of rape gets 10-year suspension from office
Lima, Peru -- Freddy Díaz, a Peruvian congressman accused of raping a congressional staffer in…
2 years ago
Evo Morales, former president of Bolivia, banned from entering Peru
Lima, Peru -- Peru's immigration authorities have prohibited former Bolivian President Evo Morales from entering…
2 years ago
18 people dead after anti-government protests in southern Peru
Lima, Peru -- At least 18 people have been killed and 73 injured in southern…
2 years ago
Peru’s President Dina Boluarte appoints new intelligence chief
Lima, Peru -- Peru's government appointed General Roger Arista as head of the National Intelligence…
2 years ago
Peru arrests 7 police officers associated with corruption case involving ousted President Pedro Castillo
Lima, Peru -- Peruvian authorities have arrested seven police officers who are allegedly involved in…
2 years ago
President Dina Boluarte names new prime minister amid Peru’s political crisis
Lima, Peru -- Peru’s new president, Dina Boluarte, has reshuffled her cabinet and announced a…
2 years ago