Peru’s president ‘seriously considering’ extending death penalty amid crime surge
The Peruvian government declared a state of emergency on Monday in the provinces of Lima and Callao to stem a rise in crime, ...
Peru’s detained ex-President Castillo ends hunger strike after four days, authorities say
Former Peruvian President Pedro Castillo has ended a four-day hunger strike that he began in protest of his ongoing rebellion ...
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Former President Pedro Castillo Transferred to Hospital Following Hunger Strike Amid Rebellion Trial
Former President Pedro Castillo was hospitalised after starting a hunger strike during his rebellion trial, raising concerns ...
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Peru declares an emergency and deploys the army as violence surges in the capital
LIMA, Peru (AP) — Peru’s president declared a state of emergency in the capital Monday and ordered the deployment of soldiers to help police address a surge of violence, amid widespread outcry ...
Peru’s detained ex-President Castillo transferred to a hospital days after starting hunger strike
Former Peruvian President Pedro Castillo has been taken from prison to a hospital days after beginning a hunger strike in ...
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Peru plunges deeper into security crisis as emergency measures fail to stem violence
By Alek Buttermann Peru’s security crisis continues to spiral out of control, despite repeated emergency measures imposed by ...
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Peru: Boluarte wants death penalty for hitmen
Peruvian President Dina Boluarte Monday declared a 30-day state of emergency in Lima and Callao following Sunday's murder of popular cumbia singer Paul Flores by hitmen. The measure, effective from ...
Facing record unpopularity and multiple disasters, Peru’s president turns to austerity and repression
Boluarte ranks as the most unpopular president in the world, and not a day goes by without corruption or political scandals ...