With Belaunde jailed, Nadine Heredia faces increased scrutiny First lady Nadine Heredia appeared before a special congressional committee to answer questions about her... May 31, 2015
Martin Belaunde jailed in Lima After Bolivia extradited Martin Belaunde to Peru on Friday, the Peruvian fugitive facing embezzlement and... May 31, 2015
In wake of Nepal disaster, Lima leads national earthquake drill The city of Lima and greater Peru participated in the first national earthquake drill of 2015... May 30, 2015
Unrest in Lima, Puno on last day of national Tia Maria strike National protests against the Tia Maria copper mine in Arequipa saw some violence and property damage in the... May 29, 2015
First day of national Tia Maria protests peaceful The first day of a national strike against the Tia Maria copper mine project in Arequipa was peaceful... May 28, 2015
Belaunde captured, Fujimorista coalition looks to impeach justice minister A member of Peru’s congress submitted letters of impeachment against justice minister Gustavo Adrianzen... May 28, 2015
Quechua completes 40 years as an official language Quechua, the native tongue of the Inca civilization, completed 40 years today as an official state language... May 27, 2015
National soccer team selected for Copa America tournament The coach of Peru’s national soccer team has selected the players who will represent the country at the... May 27, 2015
Late-night grenade attack at Miraflores bank A grenade detonated in front of a commercial bank damaged several buildings in the Miraflores district of... May 26, 2015
Michelle Rodriguez highlights child labor in Peru American actress Michelle Rodriguez filmed a documentary segment highlighting young children working for a... May 26, 2015
Government deploys armed forces ahead of national protests Peru’s government has issued a resolution authorizing the deployment of the military to support police in... May 26, 2015
Police kill one in Ica mineworker protests Police fired on protesters against the Shougang Hierro iron mining company in the Nazca province of Ica state... May 26, 2015
Martin Belaunde escapes house arrest in Bolivia Yesterday morning Peruvian political operative and fugitive Martin Belaunde escaped the home in La Paz,... May 25, 2015
Construction to begin on second line of Lima Metro The $5.2 billion construction of a second line for Lima’s Metro light rail system begins on Tuesday in the... May 24, 2015
State of emergency declared after third Tia Maria protester killed Peru has declared a state of emergency after fresh protests against the Tia Maria copper mine in Arequipa... May 23, 2015
Peru’s Congress ousts President Dina Boluarte amid crime crisis, swears in José Jerí as new head of state
