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Peru is losing its battle against organised crime

The president of Peru, Dina Boluarte, declared a state of emergency in the capital city, Lima, on March 18. The decree, which came amid a wave of violence, gives the police and military full control of the security situation there for a period of 30 days.

The Conversation

Peruvian Schoolkids Living In Fear Of Extortion Gangs

First they came for shop owners and bus drivers, ordering them to pay protection money on pain of death.

International Business Times

Peru's Congress votes to oust the interior minister for failing to halt killings

Peru’s Congress has voted to remove the interior minister from office after deciding that he had failed to adequately handle rising violent crime in the Andean country

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UK government issues travel warning for Peru after country declares state of emergency

Updated travel advice for South American nation comes amid surge in violence

The Independent UK

Peru declares state of emergency after killing of popular singer

Paul Flores was shot dead in Lima on Sunday morning amid a recent surge in violence.

Euronews

South American country declares state of emergency amid crime wave

Peru's president has ordered the deployment of soldiers to help address a surge in violence a day after the killing of popular singer Paul Flores

The Independent UK

Fears for human rights as Peru passes ‘simply brutal’ anti-NGO law

Experts say legislation will prevent vulnerable people from accessing justice in latest government-backed crackdown

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Canada’s claim that it champions human rights is at odds with its mining practices

Canada presents itself as a gender equality and human rights champion both at home and abroad. But it’s also a global leader in mining, an industry with an abysmal human rights record.

The Conversation

China has invested billions in ports around the world. This is why the West is so concerned

On his way to the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro in November, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Peruvian President Dina Boluarte to officially open a new US$3.6 billion (A$5.8 billion) deepwater mega-port in Peru called Chancay.

The Conversation

Inquiry launched in Peru after alleged prostitution ring uncovered in Congress

Prosecutors look into sex-for-votes scandal after killing of Congress lawyer leads to investigation of her former boss

The Guardian - US

President Biden's Placement In APEC Family Photo Raises Eyebrows

President Biden's positioning in the APEC summit family photo and interactions with world leaders, including discussions with former President Trump on the...

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Peru's President Boluarte Faces Challenges At APEC Summit

Peru's President Boluarte faces challenges and protests during APEC summit, highlighting governance issues and public discontent.

International Business Times

Xi Inaugurates South America's First Chinese-funded Port In Peru

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday inaugurated Latin America's first Beijing-funded port in Chancay, Peru -- a symbol of the Asian superpower's growing influence on the continent as it prepares to face off with a new Donald Trump administration.

International Business Times

Biden, Xi Arrive In Peru Ahead Of Face-to-face At Asia-Pacific Summit

US President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping arrive Thursday in Lima for an Asia-Pacific summit overshadowed by the prospect of a world embroiled in trade wars under Donald Trump.

International Business Times

Peru's Chancay: China's Megaport Of Entry To South America

Huge cranes loom over Peru's massive new Chinese-funded Chancay port, a symbol of Beijing's growing influence in South America which is set to be inaugurated by President Xi Jinping on Thursday.

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The Guardian - US

Teacher murdered in front of schoolchildren as Lima gripped by crime wave

Extortion rackets killed seven people in less than 12 hours in Lima recently, despite a two-month state of emergency

The Independent UK

Peru declares 3 days of national mourning over the death of former President Alberto Fujimori

Peru’s government has declared three days of national mourning over the death of former President Alberto Fujimori

The Independent UK

Peru enacts law restricting prosecution of crimes against humanity, favoring former leader Fujimori

Peru’s government has enacted a law that prevents the prosecution of crimes against humanity committed before 2002, a decision that favors former President Alberto Fujimori as well as hundreds of military personnel investigated or prosecuted for massacres and murders during the country’s internal armed conflict (1980-2000)

The Independent UK

Peru's Congress approves statute of limitations for crimes against humanity committed before 2002

The Peruvian Congress has approved a law establishing a statute of limitations for crimes against humanity committed before 2002, a decision that human rights organizations have warned could encourage impunity and thwart investigations into serious abuses

International Business Times

Peru's President Questioned For Alleged Power Abuse In Graft Case

Peruvian President Dina Boluarte was questioned by prosecutors Tuesday over the shuttering of a police unit that had searched her house in a corruption case.

Latin Times

Peru's Attorney General Files Constitutional Complaint Against President Boluarte

If the Congress acted on the recent complaint, which accused Boluarte of taking a bribe, the president might be removed from her position.

Latin Times

Six presidents in six years: Peru faces another impeachment attempt

Peru's Congress once again rejects impeachment motions against president Dina Boluarte

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