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Peru swears in new president after Castillo ousted in impeachment trial

Peru's Congress swore in a new president on Wednesday in a day of sweeping political drama that saw the former leader, Pedro Castillo, ousted in an impeachment trial hours after he attempted a last-ditch bid to stay in power by trying to dissolve Congress.

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Peru’s president dissolves congress hours before impeachment vote

Announcement by Pedro Castillo prompted mass resignations and accusations of a coup d’état

The Guardian - US

New Peru president sworn in, predecessor Castillo arrested

Peru swore in a new president on Wednesday after a day of political drama that saw leftist leader Pedro Castillo arrested after his ousting from office in an impeachment trial following his last-ditch bid to cling to power by dissolving Congress.

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Peru's Castillo says opponents trying to 'blow up' democracy with impeachment trial

Peruvian President Pedro Castillo came out fighting on Tuesday ahead of an impeachment trial in Congress, accusing his opponents of trying to "blow up" democracy in the copper-rich South American nation.

Reuters

Pelicans dying as bird flu outbreak spreads to Venezuela

An outbreak of bird flu in pelicans has spread from Peru and Ecuador to Venezuela

The Independent UK

Egypt's pyramids among famous archaeological sites that could be lost to climate change

Rising sea levels and extreme weather could destroy virtually all of Egypt's archaeological sites, as well as others around the world such as Machu Picchu in Peru

Daily Mirror

Sukant Kadam wins gold as Indian shuttlers shine in Peru Para Badminton tournament

NEW DELHI: Indian shuttlers, led by Para World Championships bronze medallist Sukant Kadam, shone at the Peru Para Badminton International in Lima by clinching six gold medals.

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Perú Selvático: Sonic Expedition Into the Peruvian Amazon 1972-1986 review – cumbia’s psych explosion

A new compilation collects the fuzzed-out, jungle-born head-rush of wah wah and reverb that rethought a traditional folk music of Peru

The Guardian - UK

Lagoon dries up as drought grips Peru's southern Andes

The small Cconchaccota lagoon has been the axis of life in Vilma Huamaní's community high in Peru's southern Andes

The Independent UK

Peru Congress backs motion to start impeachment against Castillo

Peru's Congress approved on Thursday a motion initiated by opposition lawmakers to start impeachment proceedings against President Pedro Castillo, the third formal attempt to oust the leftist leader since he took office last year.

Reuters

Australia World Cup 2022 squad guide: Full fixtures, group, ones to watch, odds and more

Australia squeezed through qualifying thanks to a dramatic penalty shootout win over Peru and face a tricky group containing the world champions France and an in-form Denmark

The Independent UK

Mexico president says he will 'likely' travel Dec. 14 for Pacific Alliance summit

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Wednesday he will "very likely" travel to Peru on Dec. 14 for a meeting of presidents from the Latin American trade bloc known as the Pacific Alliance.

Reuters

Peru opposition lawmakers launch third impeachment attempt against Castillo

Peru opposition legislators on Tuesday presented another impeachment motion against President Pedro Castillo, the third formal attempt to oust the leftist leader since he took office last year, calling him morally unfit for office.

Reuters

To fight the climate crisis, we need to stop expanding offshore drilling for oil and gas

Environmental disaster struck the shores of Peru on Jan. 15, 2022, when Spanish energy company Repsol spilled 12,000 barrels of crude oil into the Bay of Lima after its tanker ruptured. The spill endangered 180,000 birds and destroyed the livelihoods of 5,000 families.

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These 6 extreme tours in Latin America will get the adrenaline flowing

The desire for an adrenaline rush while traveling continues to grow, especially among young people signing up for adventure tourism. Here's a list of six extreme tours in Mexico, Colombia and Peru that are certain to get hearts pounding.

Daily Mirror

Woman travels to Peru to see boyfriend she met online - but is killed for organs

The dismembered body of Blanca Arellano, 51, washed up on a beach in Peru after she travelled to the country in an online romance and now the man she met has been arrested

Tribune News Service

Peru leader escalates congress dispute with prime minister pick

Peru’s President Pedro Castillo on Friday named a close ally already censured by congress as his new prime minister in an apparent escalation of the government’s fight with the legislature.

Reuters

Peru's president reshuffles cabinet again amid political crisis

Peruvian President Pedro Castillo announced an updated cabinet on Friday, including leadership changes to six ministries, as his embattled administration engages in wide-ranging conflicts with its political opposition.

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Peru's Castillo names Betssy Chavez as new prime minister

Peru President Pedro Castillo on Friday named Minister of Culture Betssy Chavez as the country's new prime minister.

Foreign Affairs

Is Latin America Stuck?

The region could face a new lost decade.

Reuters

Peru's Congress refuses PM's call for confidence vote

Peru's opposition-controlled Congress on Thursday declined leftist Prime Minister Anibal Torres' request to hold a confidence vote, as the executive and legislative branches in the Andean nation continue a long-standing political battle.

Reuters

Peruvian truckers, farmers block roads in protests over fuel, fertilizer

Peruvian farmers and truck drivers staged at least 14 roadblocks on Thursday as part of ongoing protests over high gas prices and fertilizer shortages, hitting the trade and tourism sectors in the South American nation.

The Independent UK

Woman flew 3,000 miles to meet online boyfriend before being murdered for her organs

Blanca Arellano’s missing person case was first raised by her niece in a viral social media post that gained the attention of local authorities

The Guardian - US

Long-lost ancient mural rediscovered in northern Peru after more than a century

Student archaeologists unearth Huaca Pintada, described as ‘the most exciting and important find of recent years’

The Independent UK

Couple take selfie moments after surviving fiery Peru plane crash

The crash left two firefighters dead

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