Peru Cardinal criticizes ‘slowness’ of judicial reform process
Although President Martín Vizcarra and members of Congress have promised swift action on judicial reforms…
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President Vizcarra admits to “mistake” of meeting secretly with Keiko Fujimori
President Martín Vizcarra said Monday that he regrets having taken undisclosed meetings with Popular…
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Ex-transport minister Bruno Giuffra Monteverde charged with bribery
Mere hours after congresswoman Keiko Fujimori questioned when the ruling government would make charges…
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Peru proposes popular vote to enact judicial reforms
Normally Peru’s Fiestas Patrias, or National Holidays, are cause for celebration each year in…
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Explosions in Lima hospital leave 20 injured
A pair of strong explosions at the Ricardo Palma clinic in Lima’s San Isidro district has left…
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Peru’s new Justice Minister sworn in on heels of judicial scandal
Vicente Zeballos was sworn in as Peru’s Justice Minister over the weekend, being assigned to clean…
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Update: Peru’s top prosecutor will be sworn in despite judicial corruption case
-Update 10:41 a.m. Friday- A statement from Peru’s Public Ministry has confirmed that Chief Prosecutor-elect…
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Judicial branch head Duberli Rodríguez steps down amid audio tape scandal
Another victim has fallen in the wide-reaching corruption scandal that has plagued Peru’s Judicial…
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Five Peru judges suspended amid corruption scandal involving audio tapes
Audio tapes suggesting favoritism being used in Peru’s highest courts have led to the suspension…
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President Vizcarra announces plans to reform judicial system
On the heels of a corruption scandal involving Peru’s head magistrates, President Martín…
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