Peru

  • Aug 5, 2020
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Confidence vote will renew political tensions in Peru

Congress yesterday rejected a confidence vote in the new prime minister, forcing the cabinet to resign

Peru
  • Aug 3, 2020
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Peru's Vizcarra faces grave challenges in final year

President Martin Vizcarra made his final annual Independence Day speech last week

Peru
  • Jul 29, 2020
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Vizcarra promises aid amid Peru's continued COVID woes

President Martin Vizcarra set out priorities in his Independence Day speech yesterday

Peru
  • Jul 27, 2020
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COVID-19 figures are likely underestimated in Peru

A new government study suggests that around one-quarter of Lima's population has been infected with COVID-19

Peru
  • Jul 16, 2020
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Cabinet changes aim to boost COVID-19 response in Peru

President brings in new ministers as his popularity and economic activity both fall

Peru
  • Jul 14, 2020
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Easing restrictions will see Peru COVID-19 cases rise

The government has announced a further easing of COVID-19-related restrictions as the economic costs mount

Peru
  • Jul 13, 2020
  • 7 min read

Elections could destabilise central Andean states

Bolivia, Ecuador and Peru are all due to hold elections within the next year

Latin America
  • Jul 10, 2020
  • 7 min read

Pandemic will increase indigenous activism in Peru

Indigenous groups in the Amazon region are stepping up demands for increased government protection

Peru