Politics
Peru frees former President Alberto Fujimori after 15 years in prison
The former president still has a strong following of support in the South American country despite his controversial past
The former president still has a strong following of support in the South American country despite his controversial past
After Boluarte assumed the presidency, however, protests broke out throughout the country demanding new elections, a change to the constitution, and her removal from office
"No to violence, regardless of where it originates. No more deaths," the Argentine pope said
The state of emergency was extended to include Lima, as well as the regions of Cusco, Puno, and the constitutional province of Callao
The Nazca lines, which were created by the ancient Nazca culture between 100 B.C. and 300 A.D., have been studied for almost 80 years by archaeologists and scientists. However, their purpose remains a mystery
The appeals chamber of the court announced the decision as the country continues to face unrest after Castillo attempted to dissolve the South American country’s congress
A recent Peruvian law enforcement report suggests the organized presence of various “infiltrators” in the protests in Lima and other locations
Peru closes Machu Picchu routes amid protests against President Dina Boluarte as government declares state of emergency in the south
During the protests, at least 16 civilians and four police officers were wounded as the two groups clashed in the city of Andahuaylas
She was sworn in on Wednesday as the first female president of the Andean country shortly after the Congress dismissed her predecessor, Pedro Castillo for trying to dismiss the Peruvian legislature
The head of the presidential bodyguard reportedly prevented Castillo's escape and ordered his surrender for violating the Peruvian Constitution.