Weeks-long protests that have killed dozens across Peru continued on Thursday, with escalating tensions in the Andean city Cusco prompting the government to preemptively close the tourist hub’s airport. Supporters of ousted president Pedro Castillo have marched and barricaded streets…
Peru president proposes moving up elections amid deadly unrest
Peru’s new president, Dina Boluarte, gave in to protesters’ demands early Monday announcing in a nationally televised address that she will send Congress a proposal to move up elections. Boluarte’s decision came after thousands of demonstrators took to the streets…
Pedro Castillo: Peru’s ousted leader seen with police after impeachment
Peru’s ousted president Pedro Castillo has been seen on police premises after being impeached – just hours after he tried to dissolve Congress. In a fast-moving fight over who controls the country, Mr Castillo said he was replacing Congress with…