Hundreds of tourists were stranded at the ancient archeological site of Machu Picchu after Peru’s railway service said protesters sabotaged a portion of the tracking leading back to the capital. The city of Cusco, the former capital of the Incan…
Peru’s deadly protests prompt officials to close Cusco’s popular tourist hub airport and trains
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…
Peru: Police clash with protesters in capital Lima
Riot police used tear gas to disperse protesters in Peru’s capital Lima, as thousands of people took part in anti-government marches across the country. Demonstrators want embattled President Pedro Castillo to resign over allegations of corruption. The left-wing leader, who…
