Former justice minister elected to Inter-American Commission on Human Rights Former justice minister Francisco Eguiguren was elected as one of seven members on the Inter-American... June 17, 2015
Peru’s middle class slightly smaller from four years ago Peru’s middle class is slightly smaller today than it was in 2011 according to a study by Lima’s chamber... June 16, 2015
Suspended congressman delays Yovera expulsion The vote to expel congressman Alejandro Yovera, which the opposition has demanded before debating... June 16, 2015
First lady drags Humala to new public approval low Public approval for President Ollanta Humala fell to a record low this month as first lady Nadine Heredia... June 16, 2015
Mario Vargas Llosa leaves wife for Isabel Preysler Peruvian author and columnist Mario Vargas Llosa has separated from his longtime wife Patricia... June 16, 2015
Belaunde commission to investigate Cusco, Junin, Madre de Dios governors The congressional commission charged with investigating the alleged corruption network of Martin Belaunde has... June 15, 2015
City takes public space back from downtown businesses The city of Lima demolished fences, gates and walls on Avenida Argentina on Wednesday in a campaign to retake... June 13, 2015
Violent construction workers strike near La Libertad gold mine A construction workers strike near Barrick Gold’s Lagunas Norte gold mine in La Libertad turned violent... June 13, 2015
Culture ministry unveils 3,800-year-old statues from Caral civilization Peru’s culture ministry has unveiled three small statues from the Caral civilization which are over 3,800... June 12, 2015
Partisan row breaks congressional quorum ahead of decree vote Peru’s largest two political parties broke quorum by walking out of congress yesterday ahead of a key vote... June 12, 2015
Citing weak growth, central bank holds key interest rate at 3.25% Peru’s central bank has held its key rate at 3.25% for the fifth consecutive month citing weak economic... June 12, 2015
Asu Mare: Whitewashing Peru Asu Mare and its sequel were funny films with important social commentary, but the message is undermined by... June 12, 2015
EU eliminates Schengen visa requirement for Peru, Colombia The European Union has eliminated the visa requirement for Peruvians and Colombians who want to visit... June 11, 2015
Transgender man gives birth in Arequipa A transgender man has given birth to a baby in Arequipa for the first time in Peruvian history. A man... June 10, 2015
Highway landslide leaves 13 dead in mountains east of Lima A mountain landslide buried a large passenger van on a rural highway in the Oyon province of Lima on Monday... June 10, 2015
Peru’s Congress ousts President Dina Boluarte amid crime crisis, swears in José Jerí as new head of state
