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Peru hikes interest rate to 13-year high as inflation sparks protests

Peru's central bank raised the country's benchmark interest rate 50 basis points to 4.5% on Thursday, the highest since 2009, as authorities battle stubborn inflation that has sparked angry protests and rattled center-left President Pedro Castillo.

Reuters

Peruvian prime minister’s praise of Hitler sparks wave of protest

Aníbal Torres said his words were misunderstood but offered to apologize in person to Israeli ambassador Asaf Ichilevich

The Guardian - US

Peru deploys army on highways as blockades continue

Peru's government on Thursday ordered its armed forces to supervise the country's highways for the next month, amid crippling protests nationwide over rising food and fuel prices.

Reuters

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Peru president at bay as fuel and fertiliser prices detonate political crisis

Pedro Castillo lifted a curfew in Lima but is still facing calls to resign after a rash of bad decisions and allegations of corruption

The Guardian - US

Peru protest death toll hits five as fuel price rises stoke anger

Peruvian authorities said on Wednesday that a fifth person has died in recent anti-government protests sparked by rising fuel prices, a sign of how the global energy crunch linked to the war in Ukraine is stoking unrest in countries around the world.

Reuters

Peru imposes curfew in Lima as violent inflation protests spread

Peru’s president declared a curfew in the capital Lima on Tuesday to stem violent protests against inflation that have intensified in recent days, leading to clashes with police, temporary food shortages and supply-chain disruptions.

Tribune News Service

Peru PM says lockdown could spread beyond capital to curb fuel protests

Peru's prime minister said on Tuesday that a mandatory lockdown in Lima aimed to curb violent protests over surging fuel and fertilizer prices could also be put in place in the interior of the country if unrest does not stop.

Reuters

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Fuel protests prompt Lima curfew as Ukraine crisis touches South America

Peru’s embattled president takes drastic action as fertiliser and fuel prices soar and Brazil seeks to open Indigenous territory to mining

The Guardian - US

Curfew imposed in Lima; Indian shooters' World Cup campaign to continue

NEW DELHI: Indian shooters competing in the ISSF World Cup in Lima on Tuesday woke up to scenes of protests that caused roadblocks and "acts of violence" in Peru, leading to imposition of a curfew in the capital.

The Times of India

Peru imposes curfew to quell protests over rising prices

Peru’s President Pedro Castillo has imposed a tight curfew on the capital and the country’s main port in response to sometimes violent protects over rising prices of fuel and food

The Independent UK

Peruvians protest surging gas and fertilizer prices amid Ukraine invasion

Peruvians on Monday continued a wave of protests against a rapid surge in fuel and fertilizer prices triggered by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, as the Andean nation's government moved to try to lower prices.

Reuters

Luis Diaz sends 'revenge' message after Liverpool star suffers World Cup heartbreak

Colombia missed out on a place at this year's World Cup despite beating Peru 1-0 in their final qualifying game

Liverpool Echo

Peru won't free Fujimori at request of regional rights court

Peruvian authorities say they will comply with a request from the Inter-American Court of Human Rights to not release former President Alberto Fujimori from prison until it can examine the case

The Independent UK

Peru should not release jailed ex-President Fujimori, says Inter-American Court

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACHR) on Wednesday ruled that Peru should not release jailed former President Alberto Fujimori until further notice, according to a decision shared with Reuters by a human rights activist.

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Mescaline, magic mushrooms and Mother Ayahuasca: Touting mental health benefits, advocates aim to decriminalize psychedelic plants in Illinois

CHICAGO -- Marine Corps veteran Justin Wigg was suffering from anger issues and other symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, but traditional medicine had been little help. So last fall, he traveled to Peru for a treatment that isn’t legal in Illinois — at least not yet.

USA Today Sports Media Group

How to watch Peru vs. Paraguay, live stream, TV channel, time, lineups, World Cup Qualifiers

Peru will meet Paraguay in their final game of the World Cup Qualifying campaign on Tuesday night from the Estadio Nacional de Lima.

The Times of India

Legendary Russell Mark, wife Lauryn and Peru's Juan to be India's shotgun coaches

NEW DELHI: Legendary Australian Olympic champion shooter, Russell Mark, who had famously guided former union sports minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore to the double trap silver at the Athens Games in 2004, will join the Indian shooting as the new trap coach. The sports ministry has approved his appointment, TOI has…

The Independent UK

Peru's president faces 2nd impeachment attempt in 8 months

Peru’s embattled president has defended himself before Congress as he faces the possibility of joining the South American nation’s list of impeached leaders only eight months into his term

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Reuters

Peru's Castillo survives impeachment vote in Congress

Peruvian President Pedro Castillo survived on Monday an impeachment vote in Congress that fell short of the votes needed to oust the leftist leader eight months after he took office.

Manchester Evening News

Why Facundo Pellistri will miss Uruguay's final 2022 World Cup qualifier

Pellistri impressed during Uruguay's previous match against Peru.

Reuters

Peru community plans opposition to Las Bambas mine expansion

A Peruvian community has threatened to oppose the expansion of MMG Ltd's major Las Bambas copper mine, according to a document seen by Reuters, hinting at a new flashpoint for the project shortly after the state approved the increase in production.

Evening Standard

Livid Peru complain of World Cup ‘robbery’ after being denied last-gasp equaliser in key Uruguay qualifier

Peru striker Paolo Guerrero has slammed the South American football authorities and accused them of taking away their World Cup qualification after they were controversially denied a late equaliser against Uruguay.

The Independent UK

Historian says world has been getting Machu Picchu’s name wrong for past 100 years

The 15th century architecture marvel is the amongst the highest rated Unesco world heritage sites

Daily Record

Galloway and Crossmichael will always be home for Anne Carstairs

Anne Carstairs has been around the world for her professional and voluntary work but is always happiest beside the River Dee

Reuters

Soccer-Peru livid after being denied equaliser in 1-0 loss to Uruguay

Peru striker Paolo Guerrero lashed out at South American football authorities on Thursday after his team were denied a late equaliser against Uruguay in a crucial World Cup qualifier.

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