2022 an “unprecedented” year for aggression against journalists in Peru
Lima, Peru -- In September 2021, Hellen Meniz, a journalist with one of Peru’s largest…
3 years ago
6 soldiers die crossing river to escape protesters in southern Peru
Lima, Peru -- Peru's Ministry of Defense reported that six soldiers died over the weekend…
3 years ago
Peruvian writer Mario Vargas Llosa inducted into Académie Française
Lima, Peru -- Peru’s Mario Vargas Llosa became the first Spanish-speaking author to enter the…
3 years ago
7 Peruvian police killed by alleged Shining Path rebels
Lima, Peru -- Alleged remnants of the Shining Path, a Maoist guerrilla group that terrorized…
3 years ago
Peru’s Foreign Minister admits: There is no evidence that the protests are driven by criminals
Lima, Peru -- Peru's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ana Cecilia Gervasi, acknowledged that Dina Boluarte's…
3 years ago
Vladimir Cerrón, leader of Peru’s far-left ruling party, sentenced to 4 years in prison
Lima, Peru -- A Peruvian court sentenced ruling party leader Vladimir Cerrón to four years…
3 years ago
Root causes of Peru’s political unrest: An interview with a protest leader
Lima, Peru -- Almost immediately after former President Pedro Castillo was ousted from power and…
3 years ago
Union involved in mass protests in Peru denounces police abuse in Lima
Lima, Peru -- Peru's General Confederation of Workers (CGTP), one of the most influential unions…
3 years ago
Peru extends state of emergency for 30 days in Lima, Callao, Cusco and Puno
Lima, Peru -- Peru's government extended a state of emergency for 30 days in the…
3 years ago
Peruvian congressmen accused of rape gets 10-year suspension from office
Lima, Peru -- Freddy Díaz, a Peruvian congressman accused of raping a congressional staffer in…
3 years ago