Activist Ana Estrada becomes first person to undergo euthanasia in Peru
Lima, Peru -- On April 21, psychologist and activist Ana Estrada underwent euthanasia, a medical…
1 week ago
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Alleged illegal miners dynamite transmission towers at Peru’s La Poderosa mine
Lima, Peru -- On April 4, a group of alleged illegal miners dynamited transmission towers…
3 weeks ago
Criminal investigations and impeachment motions: Peru’s latest political crisis is unfolding
Lima, Peru -- Peru finds itself once again in the eye of the political storm…
1 month ago
Expensive watchdogs: Peru’s Public Ministry investigates President Dina Boluarte’s Rolex
Lima, Peru -- Peru’s Public Ministry on Monday opened an investigation into President Dina Boluarte…
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Human Rights Watch condemns Congress’ decision to oust members of Peru’s National Board of Justice
Lima, Peru -- Human Rights Watch (HRW) has condemned the recent decision by Peru’s Congress…
2 months ago
Peru’s Congress approves return to bicameralism after 30 years
Lima, Peru -- In a historic session on March 6, Peru's Congress took a significant…
2 months ago
Vladimiro Montesinos sentenced to prison for 1992 massacre in Peru
Lima, Peru -- Vladimiro Montesinos, a close advisor to Peru’s former President Alberto Fujimori, was…
3 months ago
Tourism reopens around Machu Picchu following massive strike
Lima, Peru -- Tourism at Peru’s majestic Machu Picchu citadel in the Cusco region came…
3 months ago
Pedro Castillo’s nephew Fray Vásquez surrenders after two years in hiding
Lima, Peru -- Fray Vásquez Castillo, a nephew of Peru’s former President Pedro Castillo, surrendered…
3 months ago
Attack on Peru’s President Dina Boluarte spurs security detail shake up
Lima, Peru -- Some politicians in Peru are questioning the safety of President Dina Boluarte…
3 months ago
Peru’s Anti-Corruption Prosecutor calls for investigation into brother of President Dina Boluarte
Lima, Peru -- Peru’s Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office on January 18 requested that the Public Ministry…
3 months ago
Peru’s Public Ministry seeks 34-year sentence for former President Pedro Castillo
Lima, Peru -- Peru’s Public Ministry filed criminal charges last week against former President Pedro…
4 months ago
Peru declares state of emergency on border with Ecuador amid chaos in that country
Lima, Peru -- In response to a wave of violence in Ecuador, Peru’s government has…
4 months ago
Alberto Fujimori’s son, Kenji, receives four-year suspended sentence for corruption
Lima, Peru -- Peru’s Supreme Court sentenced former congressman Kenji Fujimori, the son of divisive…
4 months ago
Could convicted human rights abuser Alberto Fujimori remain free forever after recent prison release?
Lima, Peru -- On December 6, Alberto Fujimori, Peru’s former president who was convicted of…
4 months ago