With Belaunde jailed, Nadine Heredia faces increased scrutiny
First lady Nadine Heredia appeared before a special congressional committee to answer questions about her…
9 years ago
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Martin Belaunde jailed in Lima
After Bolivia extradited Martin Belaunde to Peru on Friday, the Peruvian fugitive facing embezzlement and money laundering charges was…
9 years ago
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…
9 years ago
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…
9 years ago
First day of national Tia Maria protests peaceful
The first day of a national strike against the Tia Maria copper mine project in…
9 years ago
Belaunde captured, Fujimorista coalition looks to impeach justice minister
A member of Peru’s congress submitted letters of impeachment against justice minister Gustavo Adrianzen just…
9 years ago
Quechua completes 40 years as an official language
Quechua, the native tongue of the Inca civilization, completed 40 years today as an official…
9 years ago
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…
9 years ago
Late-night grenade attack at Miraflores bank
A grenade detonated in front of a commercial bank damaged several buildings in the Miraflores…
9 years ago
Michelle Rodriguez highlights child labor in Peru
American actress Michelle Rodriguez filmed a documentary segment highlighting young children working for a brick manufacturer in…
9 years ago
Government deploys armed forces ahead of national protests
Peru’s government has issued a resolution authorizing the deployment of the military to support police…
9 years ago
Police kill one in Ica mineworker protests
Police fired on protesters against the Shougang Hierro iron mining company in the Nazca province…
9 years ago
Martin Belaunde escapes house arrest in Bolivia
Yesterday morning Peruvian political operative and fugitive Martin Belaunde escaped the home in La Paz,…
9 years ago
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…
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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…
9 years ago