Peru

Peru: Months after huge earthquake, survivors feel abandoned
Displaced families have been camping out in tents, as critics say the government must deliver on promised aid.
Published On 2 May 2022
Peru’s imprisoned ex-president Fujimori hospitalised – again
The 83-year-old was transported from prison to hospital after suffering blood pressure drop and irregular heartbeat.
Published On 17 Apr 2022
Rights tribunal urges Peru not to release ex-President Fujimori
Inter-American Court of Human Rights says Peru ‘must refrain’ from releasing Alberto Fujimori from prison.
Published On 8 Apr 2022
Peru declares state of emergency on highways as protests continue
Truckers and farm workers have blocked roads across Peru in anger over rising costs of food, fuel and fertiliser.
Published On 7 Apr 2022

Thousands defied the president and spilled onto the streets hours after Castillo announced the curfew.

Mandatory lockdown came amid protests against rising fuel and food costs that have led to at least four deaths.

Latin American nation has witnessed protests against rising fuel and fertiliser costs in the wake of the Ukraine war.

Pedro Castillo, was accused of corruption and moral incapacity, but survived vote after eight hour debate.

Decision draws angry rebuke from President Pedro Castillo, who called on international courts to ‘protect justice’.

Local authorities say the vegetation-covered mountain where the landslide occurred is not suitable for building homes.

Peru’s opposition parties accuse left-wing President Pedro Castillo of corruption, say he is morally unfit to govern.

The large spill is having a devastating effect on fishermen who depend on small daily catches to make a living.

Leaders of the Coporaque district promise to continue to block the road leading to Las Bambas copper mine.

Pedro Castillo’s latest reshuffle comes amid internal struggles in the government and attacks by right-wing groups.

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