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Latin American leftist bloc closes ranks behind deposed Peruvian president

A bloc of left-wing countries meeting in Havana on Wednesday closed ranks in support of the ousted former president of Peru, Pedro Castillo, amid protests and roadblocks in the South American nation that have left at least eight dead.

Reuters

Peru protests snarl supply routes to key mines, industry body says

A wave of political protests in Peru related to the ouster of former leader Pedro Castillo is affecting supply routes to key copper mines in the Andean nation, the world's no. 2 producer of the red metal, raising a potential risk to production.

Reuters

A timeline of events in Peru since the president's ouster

A brief timeline of the political crisis that resulted in the ouster of a president and the imposition of a police state in Peru

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Peru to declare 30-day emergency to curb widespread unrest

Peru is set to declare a nationwide 30-day state of emergency, suspending basic rights, in a bid to restore order amid widespread unrest, Defense Minister Alberto Otarola said Wednesday.

Tribune News Service

Peru declares 30-day state of emergency amid protests at president’s arrest

Measure will suspend free movement over Christmas holidays as supporters of ousted Pedro Castillo take to the streets

The Guardian - US

Peru's new government gives military new power amid protests

Peru’s new government has declared 30-day national emergency amid violent protests following the ouster of President Pedro Castillo

The Independent UK

Peru's Boluarte: General elections could be moved forward to December 2023

Peru's new president Dina Boluarte on Wednesday said it was possible that the country's general elections could be moved forward to December 2023.

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Peru declares state of emergency, seeks 18-months jail for Castillo

Peru announced a nationwide state of emergency on Wednesday, granting police special powers and limiting freedoms including the right to assembly, after a week of fiery protests that have left at least eight dead.

Reuters

Is it safe to travel to Peru amid the anti-government protests?

Official guidance covers where the protests are happening and how travel plans are being affected

The Independent UK

Machu Picchu rail link halted as ‘volatile’ Peru protests escalate

The Peruvian tourist board has set up an online form for stranded travellers

The Independent UK

Peru’s deadly protests: what is happening and why are people so angry?

Protests erupted after the president, Pedro Castillo, was ousted in December after attempting to temporarily suspend congress

The Guardian - US

Peru declares state of emergency amid ongoing protests

Peru's government declared a nationwide state of emergency on Wednesday for 30 days as angry protests rocked different parts of the country after leftist former President Pedro Castillo was removed by the conservative-dominated Congress last week.

France 24

Peru eyes spending in protest zones, but fiscal goals 'non-negotiable' -minister

Peru's new government is looking at economic stimulus measures for regions being roiled by protests after the ouster of leftist leader Pedro Castillo, but will hold steady to "non-negotiable" fiscal deficit targets, the economy minister said on Tuesday.

Reuters

Peru's armed forces to take control of key infrastructure amid protests

Peru's armed forces will take control of the "protection" of key infrastructure, its defense minister said Tuesday, as protests that have led to at least six deaths continue across the country following the ousting of its former president.

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Peru explodes into fiery protest as anger over political crises ignites

As Peru careers from one political crisis to another, the country has exploded in protest, with at least seven dead in the last week and the smoke of fires and tear gas hanging over city streets. A way out seems distant.

The Independent UK

Peru's ousted President Castillo challenges detention

Peru’s ousted President Pedro Castillo says he is being “unjustly and arbitrarly detained” and thanked his supporters for their “effort and fight” since he was taken into custody last week

Reuters

After Mexico president backs Peru's Castillo, Boluarte to call leaders

Peru's new president, Dina Boluarte, moved to ease diplomatic tensions on Tuesday, saying she would talk with regional leaders who have come to her jailed predecessor's defense, after her Mexican counterpart announced a pause in relations with Peru.

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Afternoon Update: Details emerge of shocking Queensland police ambush; Violet Coco granted bail; and Ardern’s hot mic

Tributes flow from state and federal leaders after two police officers and a civilian die in shooting

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The Guardian - US

Peru’s Castillo calls new president a ‘usurper’ as protest death toll reaches seven

Ousted president calls successor Dina Boluarte the ‘snot and slobber of the coup-mongering right’ in a letter written behind bars

Bangkok Post

2 coups (failed) and random speculation

Could there be anything more ridiculous than last week's failed coup attempt in Peru?

Reuters

Peru's jailed ex-leader Castillo slams successor as 'usurper' as protests simmer

Peru's jailed former president Pedro Castillo, ousted in an impeachment trial last week and arrested, said on Monday he had been "kidnapped" and humiliated, slamming his successor and former vice president Dina Boluarte as a "usurper".

The Guardian - US

Peru president paves way for early elections after two killed in latest protests

Dina Boluarte says she will submit bill to move elections forward by two years as thousands take to streets after ousting of predecessor Pedro Castillo

France 24

Protesters block Peru airport despite president's proposal to bring forward elections

Peru's new President Dina Boluarte gave in to protesters' demands early Monday, announcing in a nationally televised address that she would send Congress a proposal to move up elections after thousands of protesters again took to the streets demanding she resign.

Tribune News Service

Peru’s president calls for early elections as chaos spreads

Peru’s President Dina Boluarte said she’ll propose that elections be brought forward by two years to 2024 and also imposed a state of emergency in several regions to try to pacify a nation in chaos since her predecessor Pedro Castillo was impeached last week.

Tribune News Service

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December has begun with four sudden volcanic eruptions.

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