The Latest Breaking News from Peru

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".

Reuters · Dec 12, 2022

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

The Guardian - US · Dec 12, 2022

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.

France 24 · Dec 12, 2022

Peru's new president proposes early elections amid deadly protests

An airport has closed due to the unrest.

Axios · Dec 12, 2022

Peru president will seek to move up elections amid violent protests

Peru's newest president, Dina Boluarte, gave in to protesters' demands early Monday announcing in a nationally televised address that she will send Congress a proposal to move up elections.

France 24 · Dec 12, 2022

Peru protests leave 1 person dead, Congress debate suspended

Demonstrations in Peru left one person dead Sunday, while a Congressional debate on proceedings against former President Pedro Castillo was suspended.

Tribune News Service · Dec 12, 2022

Two dead and four injured in Peru protests to demand elections

Two teens were killed and four people injured in Peru on Sunday during protests demanding the country hold general elections following the ouster of former President Pedro Castillo, police and local authorities said.

Reuters · Dec 12, 2022

Protests over Peru's political crisis continue around nation

Demonstrations over Peru’s political crisis are continuing around the country and in Lima, the capital

The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2022

In Peru, president’s ouster just latest manifestation of extreme political turmoil

LIMA, Peru — A right-wing populist president who led Peru during the 1990s is serving a 25-year prison sentence for human rights abuses. Three of his four immediate successors faced bribery charges — one killing himself with a gunshot to his head when police descended on his home to arrest…

Los Angeles Times · Dec 11, 2022

Peru's president swears in cabinet as pro-Castillo supporters clash with police

Peru's new leader Dina Boluarte unveiled her cabinet Saturday as protesters blocked highways and pelted police with rocks in the wake of Pedro Castillo's ouster as president.

France 24 · Dec 11, 2022