Peru

  • Feb 28, 2023
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Castillo stays in jail as Peru election demands rise

A court has rejected a petition for habeas corpus filed on behalf of the impeached former president

Peru
  • Feb 22, 2023
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Political crisis will weigh on Peru's economic outlook

GDP growth was slower than originally expected last year, at 2.7%, and will remain sluggish in 2023

Peru
  • Feb 22, 2023
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Two former presidents set to face Peru criminal trials

Former President Alejandro Toledo faces extradition to Peru, while Pedro Castillo faces a criminal investigation

Peru
  • Feb 14, 2023
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Police killings highlight continuing Peru insecurity

Seven police officers were killed in an ambush by drug traffickers and members of Shining Path at the weekend

Peru
  • Feb 7, 2023
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Peru's institutional impasse has no rapid solution

Congress has voted down proposals for early elections as demanded by street protests to end a national crisis

Peru
  • Feb 3, 2023
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Early Peru election bid fails again as protests mount

Congress yesterday rejected a bill to bring forward general elections and call a referendum on constitutional reform

Peru
  • Feb 2, 2023
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New election bid will struggle to advance in Peru

President Dina Boluarte will present a new bill calling early elections after Congress yesterday rejected a previous one

Peru
  • Jan 30, 2023
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Congress pushes back on early elections in Peru

President Dina Boluarte has promised new measures to bring forward elections after Congress rejected the move last week

Peru