Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Peru begins an inquiry into President Castillo’s illegal activity

President Castillo

Peru’s attorney general’s office stated on Sunday it was include President Pedro Castillo in an investigation into suspected offences including influence peddling, collaboration and “criminal organisation. The prosecutor’s office started working on the matter more than three weeks ago to investigate whether there was a suspected “criminal network” in the ministry to award public contracts. … Read more

President Castillo imposes a curfew in Lima in response to Peruvian protesters

3 injured 26 arrested in Sweden protests

Following widespread protests over rising petrol and fertilizer prices, Peruvian President Pedro Castillo has imposed a curfew in the capital, Lima, and the coastal city of Callao. In an effort to keep gasoline prices stable, the administration announced on Sunday that the fuel tax will be temporarily eliminated. On Monday, though, lorry drivers and farmers … Read more