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World Nov 17
Peru awaits new president’s swearing in with cautious hopePeruvians were returning to their daily lives as the South American nation prepared to swear in its third president in the span of a week.
Politics Nov 16
Peru’s Congress selects lawmaker from centrist party as new leaderLawmakers voted overwhelmingly Monday in favor of Francisco Sagasti, an engineer from the centrist Purple Party, as the legislature's president.
Politics Nov 16
Peru in political crisis as protests push interim president to quitWho is the president of Peru? The answer to that question Monday is no one. The Latin American nation's political turmoil took a chaotic turn Sunday when interim leader Manuel Merino quit and Congress couldn't decide on his replacement.
World Nov 15
Peru’s interim president resigns as chaos embroils nationThe politician agreed to step down after night of unrest in which two young protesters were killed and half his Cabinet resigned. Peruvians cheered the decision, waving their nation’s red and white flag on the streets of Lima and chanting…
World Nov 13
Peru president’s ouster sparks wave of youth-led protestsThe shock vote to oust now ex-President Martín Vizcarra has sparked protests unlike any seen in recent years in Peru.
World Nov 11
Peru ouster throws nation’s anti-corruption drive into doubtWhen Peru’s legislature booted President Martín Vizcarra from office this week, they may have done more than just oust a popular leader — they likely put the country’s best chance at making a dent on endemic corruption on hold.
Politics Nov 10
Peru swears in new leader as political turmoil continuesMerino's swearing in was met with anger, resignation and protests on the streets of Peru's capital a day after Congress voted to oust popular President Martín Vizcarra.
Politics Nov 09
Peru lawmakers vote to remove president over allegedly taking bribesThe president denied any wrongdoing but lawmakers said they didn't believe him. They also lambasted his response to the virus, pointing to rising poverty, deadly oxygen shortages and the country's misguided use of rapid antibody tests.
World Sep 18
Peru president faces impeachment vote amid pandemic turmoilPeruvian President Martín Vizcarra’s job is on the line Friday as opposition lawmakers push through an impeachment hearing criticized as a hasty and poorly timed ouster attempt in one of the countries hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic.
World Apr 11
Crime drops around the world as COVID-19 keeps people insideThe coronavirus pandemic that has crippled big-box retailers and mom-and-pop shops worldwide may be making a dent in illicit business, too.