President of the Congress of Peru urges Pedro Castillo to leave office
President of the Congress of Peru, José Williams, on Monday urged the Peruvian President, Pedro Castillo, to leave his post
September 20, 2022Section
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Peruvian police have smashed 45 criminal gangs in Lima over the past three days
The Peruvian National Police (PNP) has broken up 45 criminal gangs in the capital city of Lima in the past...
September 19, 2022
Peruvian government extends ‘state of emergency’ in Lima and Callao due to insecurity situation
The Peruvian government on Friday extended the state of emergency in the Lima metropolitan area and the neighboring province
September 17, 2022
Coca cultivation in Peru increases due to higher global demand for cocaine
Coca-leaf cultivation has increased significantly in Peru through 2021 due to higher international demand for cocaine, said Ricardo
September 16, 2022
Protests threaten 30% of copper production in Peru
Peru's National Society of Mines, Petroleum, and Energy (SNMPE) warned Friday that protests in the country are disrupting the transport
September 16, 2022
Peruvian Congress dismisses transport minister over corruption allegations
The Plenum of the Peruvian Congress has reprimanded (dismissed) the Minister of Transport and Communications, Geiner Alvarado, after he was...
September 15, 2022
Who is José Williams Zapata, the ex-military elected president of the Peruvian Congress?
José Williams Zapata is Peru's Congress president and key political player in the 2026 elections. His military past, alliances, and...
September 14, 2022
Peruvian agricultural exports rise 22.9% between January and July
Peruvian agricultural exports reached US$5.12 billion between January and July this year, an increase of 22.9 percent in the period,...
September 13, 2022
Citizens’ approval of the Peruvian Congress stands at mere 13%
A survey by Ipsos Peru found that 13% of Peruvians approve of the work of the Peruvian Congress, one of...
September 12, 2022