Four congressmen suspended in one week
Four congressmen representing three political parties were suspended for ethical infractions last…
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Attorney general dismissed for misconduct in Cesar Alvarez investigations
For the first time in Peru’s history, a judicial oversight commission voted to dismiss attorney general…
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Bolivia to extradite Martin Belaunde to Peru
A Bolivian court has ruled in favor of Peru’s request for extradition of fugitive political operative…
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Humala to request decree powers to address economy, crime
President Ollanta Humala will request congress for limited powers for his cabinet to rule by decree…
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Two former governors implicated in Arequipa corruption case
Investigations into a widening corruption case that defrauded the Arequipa department of $2.3 million…
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Extortion accounts for 1.5% of construction value in Peru
Extortion of construction companies in Peru amounts to over $32 million per year, or 1.5 percent of…
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Mayor assassinated in southern Peru
A district mayor in Peru’s southern Apurimac department was assassinated just after 1 a.m. on…
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Peru to request extradition of political operative from Bolivia
Peru will formally request extradition of Martin Belaunde, a key figure in Ancash department corruption…
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Peru approves bill to combat corruption in Congress
Peru’s congress has enacted a new law aimed at curbing the influence of drug trafficking and organized…
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