Peru: Amazonian ethnic group blocks river demanding government presence due to oil spill
Members of the Cuninico ethnic group, settled in the Peruvian department of Loreto (northern Amazon), are blocking the Marañon River,
September 27, 2022Topic
Peruvian Government
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
Peru’s Prime Minister rejects early elections as way out of political crisis
The Prime Minister of Peru, Anibal Torres, rejected the proposal of political sectors on a possible advance of general elections...
September 1, 2022
Peru eliminates mask mandate for children in schools
On Monday, August 29, the Peruvian government authorized the voluntary use of masks for children in schools, even though it...
August 29, 2022
Peru’s President Castillo reshuffles cabinet again
Peruvian President Pedro Castillo reshuffled his cabinet on Wednesday, August 24, for the second time in less than three weeks.
August 25, 2022
Analysis: Peru’s political crises are finally hurting its economy
Since 2011, Peruvians have lived under seven different presidents, while four former heads of state have been arrested or wanted
August 18, 2022
Peru legalized sports betting and online gambling
Peruvian President Pedro Castillo has officially legalized sports betting and online gambling.
August 16, 2022
Peru plans to invest US$39 billion to upgrade its military equipment
The Peruvian Minister of Defense, José Luis Gavidia, has announced a series of measures to resume the modernization program
August 15, 2022
Peru: Political crisis intensifies
The political crisis in the South American country of Peru is coming to a head, with the prime minister calling...
August 12, 2022