Peru has recalled its ambassador to Mexico. Due to Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s “unconstitutional” comments. And Dina Boluarte’s refusal to resign. When the Mexican president referred to Peru’s administration as “unconstitutional,” Peru has indefinitely recalled its ambassador to Mexico. Moreover, Andrés Manuel López Obrador said that Pedro Castillo, the former president of Peru, had been … Read more
Peru is providing families who lost a relative during statewide protests with financial assistance. But Amnesty International has accused the government. Of denying responsibility for the killings. The government of Peru is providing families who lost a relative during statewide protests between December 8 and February 10 with almost $13,000 in financial assistance. According to … Read more
Three more fatalities reported in Peruvian protests. Protests began after former leader Pedro Castillo was overthrown. Police used tear gas in Lima, death reported in village police station fire. In the midst of demonstrations against Peruvian President Dina Boluarte, at least three more fatalities are reportedly confirmed. After former leader Pedro Castillo was overthrown, weeks … Read more
A Peruvian policeman died after being set on fire by protesters on Monday. At least 18 people have died in clashes between police and demonstrators. The new president’s government won a confidence vote in Congress on Tuesday. After fatal clashes erupted across the nation following the removal of former President Pedro Castillo, Peru’s top prosecutor’s … Read more
Peru’s political crisis worsened on Tuesday when a police officer was killed in a fire in his car. At least 40 people have died as a result of the turmoil. PM Alberto Otarola has declared a three-day overnight curfew in Puno. After 17 citizens were killed in protests the day before, all of which were … Read more
Pedro Castillo’s family has fled to Mexico. Mr. Castillo is still being held captive in Peru. Mr. Castillo was impeached by Peruvian lawmakers on December 7. After Mexico granted them asylum, the family of Pedro Castillo, the deposed president of Peru, departed Peru for Mexico. Mr. Castillo is still being held captive in Peru. The … Read more
MPs rejected a constitutional measure to hold early elections in 2023. Since Pedro Castillo’s resignation, calls for early elections have grown. 49 lawmakers backed the motion, 33 opposed it, and 25 abstained. A constitutional amendment that would have allowed for early general elections in 2023 was rejected by MPs on Friday as protests against the … Read more
A judge in Peru has granted a request to extend former President Pedro Castillo’s imprisonment for 18 months. Authorities make their case against him on rebellion and conspiracy charges. Protesters want the jailed leader freed. A judge in Peru has granted a request to extend former President Pedro Castillo’s imprisonment for 18 months as authorities … Read more
Peru’s Congress has sworn in a new president, Dina Boluarte. Pedro Castillo was removed from office in an impeachment hearing. He had tried to dissolve Congress in an effort to stay in office. On Wednesday, Peru’s Congress swore in a new president after a day of dramatic political events that saw the former leader, Pedro … Read more
The Pacific Alliance has been postponed. The summit was previously scheduled on Dec 14. It was postponed amid political reasons. The Pacific Alliance meeting that was scheduled to take place in Peru on December 14 has been postponed, Mexico’s foreign ministry announced in a statement on Wednesday, citing the country’s political crisis. Wednesday, the Peruvian … Read more
