Peru

• 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.

  World

  Jan 21, 2023
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• Protesters pour into Peru’s capital demanding president’s resignation

  Thousands of people poured into Peru's capital, many from remote Andean regions, for a protest Thursday against President Dina Boluarte.

  World

  Jan 19, 2023
• 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
• Mexico, Jamaica, Peru on alert list. How Canadians can make informed travel decisions

  The Canadian government has released a list of travel advisories for countries like Mexico, Jamaica and Peru to help travellers make informed decisions.

  Canada

  Jan 8, 2023
• More than 150 new Nazca lines discovered on ancient Peruvian plain

  The recently discovered etchings depict stylized humans, camelids, birds, killer whales, felines and snakes.

  Trending

  Dec 20, 2022
• 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
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• 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
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• 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