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Peru Congress backs motion to start impeachment against Castillo

Peru's Congress approved on Thursday a motion initiated by opposition lawmakers to start impeachment proceedings against President Pedro Castillo, the third formal attempt to oust the leftist leader since he took office last year.

Reuters

Australia World Cup 2022 squad guide: Full fixtures, group, ones to watch, odds and more

Australia squeezed through qualifying thanks to a dramatic penalty shootout win over Peru and face a tricky group containing the world champions France and an in-form Denmark

The Independent UK

Mexico president says he will 'likely' travel Dec. 14 for Pacific Alliance summit

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Wednesday he will "very likely" travel to Peru on Dec. 14 for a meeting of presidents from the Latin American trade bloc known as the Pacific Alliance.

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Peru opposition lawmakers launch third impeachment attempt against Castillo

Peru opposition legislators on Tuesday presented another impeachment motion against President Pedro Castillo, the third formal attempt to oust the leftist leader since he took office last year, calling him morally unfit for office.

Reuters

To fight the climate crisis, we need to stop expanding offshore drilling for oil and gas

Environmental disaster struck the shores of Peru on Jan. 15, 2022, when Spanish energy company Repsol spilled 12,000 barrels of crude oil into the Bay of Lima after its tanker ruptured. The spill endangered 180,000 birds and destroyed the livelihoods of 5,000 families.

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These 6 extreme tours in Latin America will get the adrenaline flowing

The desire for an adrenaline rush while traveling continues to grow, especially among young people signing up for adventure tourism. Here's a list of six extreme tours in Mexico, Colombia and Peru that are certain to get hearts pounding.

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Woman travels to Peru to see boyfriend she met online - but is killed for organs

The dismembered body of Blanca Arellano, 51, washed up on a beach in Peru after she travelled to the country in an online romance and now the man she met has been arrested

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Peru leader escalates congress dispute with prime minister pick

Peru’s President Pedro Castillo on Friday named a close ally already censured by congress as his new prime minister in an apparent escalation of the government’s fight with the legislature.

Tribune News Service

Peru's president reshuffles cabinet again amid political crisis

Peruvian President Pedro Castillo announced an updated cabinet on Friday, including leadership changes to six ministries, as his embattled administration engages in wide-ranging conflicts with its political opposition.

Reuters

Peru's Castillo names Betssy Chavez as new prime minister

Peru President Pedro Castillo on Friday named Minister of Culture Betssy Chavez as the country's new prime minister.

Reuters

Is Latin America Stuck?

The region could face a new lost decade.

Foreign Affairs

Peru's Congress refuses PM's call for confidence vote

Peru's opposition-controlled Congress on Thursday declined leftist Prime Minister Anibal Torres' request to hold a confidence vote, as the executive and legislative branches in the Andean nation continue a long-standing political battle.

Reuters

Peruvian truckers, farmers block roads in protests over fuel, fertilizer

Peruvian farmers and truck drivers staged at least 14 roadblocks on Thursday as part of ongoing protests over high gas prices and fertilizer shortages, hitting the trade and tourism sectors in the South American nation.

Reuters

Woman flew 3,000 miles to meet online boyfriend before being murdered for her organs

Blanca Arellano’s missing person case was first raised by her niece in a viral social media post that gained the attention of local authorities

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Long-lost ancient mural rediscovered in northern Peru after more than a century

Student archaeologists unearth Huaca Pintada, described as ‘the most exciting and important find of recent years’

The Independent UK

Couple take selfie moments after surviving fiery Peru plane crash

The crash left two firefighters dead

The Independent UK

Australia World Cup 2022 squad guide: Full fixtures, group, ones to watch, odds and more

Australia squeezed through qualifying thanks to a dramatic penalty shootout win over Peru and face a tricky group containing the world champions France and an in-form Denmark

Reuters

Mexico president says Pacific Alliance summit in doubt after Peru president travel blocked

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said Monday that there was a possibility the Pacific Alliance summit would be canceled after Peru's Congress refused to grant permission to President Pedro Castillo to travel to Mexico.

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The Guardian - UK

Australia’s Awer Mabil: ‘Football has been my life’s guide’

The player whose penalty ultimately took the Socceroos to the World Cup tells Sid Lowe about his incredible journey from Kenya to Qatar

Newcastle Herald

'Grey Wiggle' keeper ready for World Cup

'A lot of my choices and decisions when I was a junior were made around friendships'

Reuters

Peru airport says firetruck on arranged drill before fatal collision

The operator of Peru's capital airport said on Sunday that a firetruck involved in a dramatic and fatal collision with a LATAM Airlines passenger jet had been doing a pre-arranged emergency drill.

Chronicle Live

Five alternative Christmas dinners in Newcastle for a festive taste of abroad

These independent restaurants are offering Christmas menus inspired by the food of France, Italy, Spain, Japan and Peru for something a little different this festive season

The Independent UK

Latam Airlines plane crashes on runway, kills two firefighters

Police are investigating the accident as a possible case of homicide

Daily Mirror

Plane bursts into flames after crash landing that left two airport workers dead

A LATAM Airlines (LTM.SN) jet collided with a firetruck on the runway as it was taking off from the airport in Peru's capital Lima on Friday, resulting in the death of two firefighters, the carrier said

Reuters

Peru reports first severe bird-flu outbreak

Peru has reported its first outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza as the disease swept through some wild pelicans, the Paris-based World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) said on Friday.

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