World Nov 11 Peru ouster throws nation’s anti-corruption drive into doubt When 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 continues Merino'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 bribes The 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 turmoil Peruvian 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 inside The coronavirus pandemic that has crippled big-box retailers and mom-and-pop shops worldwide may be making a dent in illicit business, too.
World Apr 06 Desperate hunt for food by Peru’s poor amid virus quarantine Pushing a shopping cart with two children, César Alegre emerges from the large, deteriorated house near Peru's presidential palace that is shared by 45 families to search for food. The 52-year-old says his families eats only once or twice a…
World Mar 05 Two-term UN Secretary-General Javier Pérez de Cuéllar dies at 100 Pérez de Cuéllar's death ends a long diplomatic career that brought him full-circle from his first posting as secretary at the Peruvian embassy in Paris in 1944 to his later job as Peru's ambassador to France.
World May 26 Magnitude 8 earthquake strikes Amazon jungle in Peru A powerful magnitude 8.0 earthquake struck a remote part of the Amazon jungle in Peru early Sunday, collapsing buildings and knocking out power to some areas but causing only one reported death.
World Apr 17 Peru’s ex-President Alan García dead after shooting himself Former Peruvian President Alan García died Wednesday after shooting himself in the head moments after police attempted to detain him amid corruption allegations in Latin America's largest graft probe.
World Mar 21 Peru’s president offers resignation amid political turmoil LIMA, Peru — Embattled President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski has offered his resignation to Peru's congress ahead of a scheduled vote on whether to impeach the former Wall Street investor on corruption charges, according to a presidential aide.