Growing outrage over crime and political scandals eroded support for President Dina Boluarte, the country’s most unpopular leader in recent history.
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Peru Ousts President Amid Crime Surge
Growing outrage over crime and political scandals eroded support for President Dina Boluarte, the country’s most unpopular leader in recent history.
War of Words Erupts Between Colombia and Peru Over Island in Amazon
Both nations claim Santa Rosa de Yavarí, a tiny island of just 3,000 people that sits in the Amazon River, more than a thousand miles from their capitals.
Gang Violence Grips Peru as Extortions and Killings Rise
Gangs are preying on local businesses, demanding money and unleashing violence if they refuse. A surge in extortion has traumatized many parts of the country.
Gang Violence Grips Peru as Extortions and Killings Rise
Gangs are preying on local businesses demanding money and unleashing violence if they refuse. A surge in extortions has traumatized many parts of the country.
World Leaders Attend Pope Leo’s Inaugural Mass
Vice President JD Vance was among those present at St. Peter’s Square on Sunday.
13 Workers Found Killed at Gold Mine in Peru
The men were killed in a region that has seen growing conflict over access to ore in recent years. The mine has also been a hotbed of illegal gold mining.
Police Raid Peruvian President’s Home, Looking for Rolex Watches
Dina Boluarte, who has been seen wearing luxury watches and a $50,000 bracelet, is under investigation for breaking the country’s unlawful enrichment and asset disclosure laws.
Machu Picchu Access Blocked by Peruvian Protesters Over New Ticket System
Protesters blocked access to the Incan site in Peru over a new ticketing system. Tourists have been evacuated, but there could be more unrest. Here’s what to know.
Alberto Fujimori Is Ordered Released From Prison in Peru
The ruling, which affirms a decision to reinstate a pardon, defies an order by an international court that former President Alberto Fujimori continue to serve his sentence for human rights violations.