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Factbox-Peru's presidents and years of political turmoil

Peru, the world's No.2 copper producer and for years one of Latin America's fastest growing economies, has seen a series of presidents ousted from office or imprisoned on allegations of corruption over the past three decades.

Reuters · Dec 7, 2022

Peruvian politician Boluarte swears as interim president after Castillo's removal

Peruvian politician Dina Boluarte was sworn as interim president on Wednesday, hours after Pedro Castillo was removed in an impeachment trial during a day of high political drama in the Andean nation.

Reuters · Dec 7, 2022

Peru president removed from office and charged with ‘rebellion’ after alleged coup attempt

Pedro Castillo arrested for ‘breaching constitutional order’, says prosecutor, as new president Dina Boluarte sworn in

The Guardian - US · Dec 7, 2022

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Peru's president detained by security forces - national police tweet

Peru's President Pedro Castillo was detained by security forces on Wednesday, according to images shown in a tweet published by the national police, shortly after Congress voted to remove him from power.

Reuters · Dec 7, 2022

Pacific Alliance summit to be held in Lima postponed amid political turmoil

The Pacific Alliance meeting set to be held in Peru on Dec. 14 has been postponed, Mexico's foreign ministry said in a statement on Wednesday, as the South American country plunged into a political crisis.

Reuters · Dec 7, 2022

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ABC News · Dec 7, 2022

Peru swears in a new president amid constitutional crisis

Vice President Dina Boluarte was sworn in Wednesday as Peru's next president after Congress voted out President Pedro Castillo shortly after he dissolved the legislative body.

WEKU · Dec 7, 2022

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Peru's Congress votes to remove president Castillo in impeachment trial

Peru's congress voted on Wednesday to remove president Pedro Castillo in its impeachment trial.

Reuters · Dec 7, 2022

Peru armed forces, police warn Castillo against breaking constitution

Peru's armed forces and police on Wednesday warned President Pedro Castillo against breaking the constitution, after he said he would dissolve Congress by decree, hours before he was set to face an impeachment trial.

Reuters · Dec 7, 2022

Peru gets new president after failed coup

LIMA: Peru’s new President Dina Boluarte was scrambling to form a government on Thursday, a day after the country was thrown into political chaos by the dramatic arrest of her predecessor following a failed coup.

Bangkok Post · Dec 7, 2022

Peru swears in new president after Castillo ousted in impeachment trial

Peru's Congress swore in a new president on Wednesday in a day of sweeping political drama that saw the former leader, Pedro Castillo, ousted in an impeachment trial hours after he attempted a last-ditch bid to stay in power by trying to dissolve Congress.

France 24 · Dec 7, 2022

Peru’s president dissolves congress hours before impeachment vote

Announcement by Pedro Castillo prompted mass resignations and accusations of a coup d’état

The Guardian - US · Dec 7, 2022

New Peru president sworn in, predecessor Castillo arrested

Peru swore in a new president on Wednesday after a day of political drama that saw leftist leader Pedro Castillo arrested after his ousting from office in an impeachment trial following his last-ditch bid to cling to power by dissolving Congress.

Reuters · Dec 7, 2022

Peru's Castillo says opponents trying to 'blow up' democracy with impeachment trial

Peruvian President Pedro Castillo came out fighting on Tuesday ahead of an impeachment trial in Congress, accusing his opponents of trying to "blow up" democracy in the copper-rich South American nation.

Reuters · Dec 6, 2022

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The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2022

Pelicans dying as bird flu outbreak spreads to Venezuela

An outbreak of bird flu in pelicans has spread from Peru and Ecuador to Venezuela

Daily Mirror · Dec 5, 2022

Egypt's pyramids among famous archaeological sites that could be lost to climate change

Rising sea levels and extreme weather could destroy virtually all of Egypt's archaeological sites, as well as others around the world such as Machu Picchu in Peru

The Times of India · Dec 5, 2022

Sukant Kadam wins gold as Indian shuttlers shine in Peru Para Badminton tournament

NEW DELHI: Indian shuttlers, led by Para World Championships bronze medallist Sukant Kadam, shone at the Peru Para Badminton International in Lima by clinching six gold medals.

The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2022

Perú Selvático: Sonic Expedition Into the Peruvian Amazon 1972-1986 review – cumbia’s psych explosion

A new compilation collects the fuzzed-out, jungle-born head-rush of wah wah and reverb that rethought a traditional folk music of Peru

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The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2022

Lagoon dries up as drought grips Peru's southern Andes

The small Cconchaccota lagoon has been the axis of life in Vilma Huamaní's community high in Peru's southern Andes

Reuters · Dec 2, 2022

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.

The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2022

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 · Nov 30, 2022

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.

Reuters · Nov 29, 2022

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.

The Conversation · Nov 28, 2022

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.

Tribune News Service · Nov 28, 2022

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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