Peru: Conflict marks beginning of Pedro Castillo’s government
For many Peruvians, the first message to the nation from leftist Pedro Castillo when he was sworn in as President...
August 10, 2021Topic
Martin Vizcarra
Tired of politicians, Peruvians skeptical ahead of close presidential election
Peruvians will turn skeptically to a close presidential election disappointed by a recurring governance crisis, corruption cases against its last...
April 8, 2021
Peruvian court confirms ex-president Vizcarra, facing charges, can remain at liberty
Former Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra will remain at liberty while under investigation on charges that he received bribes when he...
April 7, 2021
Officials involved in Peru’s “Vaccinegate” scandal could face jail terms – human rights activist
The main people involved in the "Vacunagate," the secret immunization with the Covid-19 vaccine by Peruvian officials, such as ex-president...
February 19, 2021
Peru health minister resigns amid scandal over ex-president’s early vaccination
Peru's health minister resigned on Friday, February 12th, state TV reported, amid a growing scandal over claims that former president...
February 13, 2021
Peru Interim Leader Under Pressure to Quit After at Least Two Die in Protests
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Peruvian interim President Manuel Merino came under growing pressure on Sunday, November 15th, to resign...
November 15, 2020
International Organizations Distance Themselves from Peru’s Interim Government
The rejection of the ways in which the Peruvian Congress dismissed President Martín Vizcarra for an alleged case of bribery...
November 14, 2020