Ahead of an impeachment vote by Congress, Pedro Castillo tried to dissolve the government and seize power. The attempt ended with his ouster and arrest.
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In Peru’s Presidential Election, the Most Popular Choice Is No One
Peruvians head to the polls at a moment that many are calling one of the lowest points in the country’s young democracy, and many plan to cast empty ballots.
Peru’s Interim President Manuel Merino Resigns Amid Protests
Manuel Merino took power after Congress pushed out Peru’s popular president. In office less than a week, he faced mounting opposition from protesters.
Peru’s Merino Stokes Anger, Fear in a Traumatized Country
The unexpected impeachment of Peru’s president has left the country with a leader few know or trust. Amid devastating pandemic and recession, Peruvians brace for more instability.
Peru President, Martín Vizcarra, Survives Impeachment Vote
The effort by opposition lawmakers to remove Mr. Vizcarra failed on Friday, with Congress opting for stability as Peru deals with a devastating pandemic.
Peru Launches Impeachment Hearings Against President
A country with the world’s highest death toll per capita from the coronavirus is now also in political crisis, as lawmakers seek to oust President Martín Vizcarra over allegations of obstruction of justice.
Virus Exposes Weak Links in Peru’s Success Story
Deep-rooted inequality and graft have thwarted the steps Peru took to prepare for its response to the pandemic.
Who’s in Charge in Peru? Peruvians Can’t Agree
The president dissolved Congress. Congress suspended the president. Now the vice president has renounced. Here’s what you need to know to understand the dysfunction roiling Peru.
Peru’s President Dissolves Congress, and Lawmakers Suspend Him
President Martín Vizcarra of Peru plunged the government into uncertainty as he tried to force new elections and overcome lawmakers’ efforts to block his anticorruption agenda.