Peru Protests

• Peru’s embattled president faces charges blaming her for deadly protests

  President Dina Boluarte, who took office last year after the controversial ouster and jailing of her predecessor, dismissed the constitutional complaint from the attorney general.

  World

  Nov 27, 2023
  
• Peru protests: At least 1 dead as political crisis continues

  Some protests escalated as demonstrators armed with rocks and makeshift shields clashed with police, who deployed gas and rubber bullets.

  World

  Jan 29, 2023
  
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• Peru orders closure of Machu Picchu, Inca Trail as protests flare

  Peruvian authorities ordered the closure of the Incan citadel of Machu Picchu and the Inca trail which leads to the world-renowned archeological site as of Saturday.

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  Jan 21, 2023
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• Peru’s chief prosecutor launches probe into protest deaths

  The ouster of leftist former President Pedro Castillo last month triggered the unrest, which has claimed the lives of at least 41 civilians and one police officer.

  World

  Jan 13, 2023
• Peru president to replace prime minister as part of Cabinet reshuffle

  Peruvian President Dina Boluarte, who was vice president until earlier this month, said on Sunday she will replace the prime minister as part of a reshuffling of her Cabinet.

  World

  Dec 18, 2022
• Two British Columbians stranded in Cusco, Peru due to civil unrest

  Tony Hepburn and Colleen Fish of Ladner, B.C., arrived in Peru on Dec. 1, 2022 and have since been caught up in the travel chaos associated with the country’s state of emergency.

  Canada

  Dec 18, 2022
• Peru unrest: Country’s dark past surfaces as young protester is laid to rest

  This rural hamlet nestled high in the Peruvian Andes was the site of a major battle that secured South America's independence from Spain in the 19th century.

  World

  Dec 18, 2022
• Thousands of tourists stranded near Machu Picchu amid unrest in Peru

  The December 2022 arrest of the country's former president spurred unrest in Peru and triggered ongoing political protests, which have halted air and rail travel.

  World

  Dec 16, 2022
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• B.C. backpacker stuck in Peru amid civil unrest

  Landon Evans is now trying to make his way to Lima, Peru’s capital, to fly back to B.C., after travelling in South America for roughly three months.

  Canada

  Dec 15, 2022
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• Canadians travelling to Peru urged to exercise ‘high degree of caution’ amid unrest

  Canadian travellers are being advised avoid non-essential travel to certain areas in Peru due to "instances of domestic terrorism and criminal activity."

  Canada

  Dec 14, 2022