Activist Ana Estrada becomes first person to undergo euthanasia in Peru
Lima, Peru — On April 21, psychologist and activist Ana Estrada underwent euthanasia, a medical procedure that deliberately ends a patient’s life to limit suffering....
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Alleged illegal miners dynamite transmission towers at Peru’s La Poderosa mine
Lima, Peru — On April 4, a group of alleged illegal miners dynamited transmission towers that supply power to two shafts at the “La Poderosa”...
Criminal investigations and impeachment motions: Peru’s latest political crisis is unfolding
Lima, Peru — Peru finds itself once again in the eye of the political storm with a scandal threatening the stability of the country and...
Expensive watchdogs: Peru’s Public Ministry investigates President Dina Boluarte’s Rolex
Lima, Peru — Peru’s Public Ministry on Monday opened an investigation into President Dina Boluarte for alleged illicit enrichment, following a local news outlet’s investigation...
Human Rights Watch condemns Congress’ decision to oust members of Peru’s National Board of Justice
Lima, Peru — Human Rights Watch (HRW) has condemned the recent decision by Peru’s Congress to oust two members from the National Board of Justice...
Peru’s Congress approves return to bicameralism after 30 years
Lima, Peru — In a historic session on March 6, Peru’s Congress took a significant step towards constitutional reform by approving a return to a...
Pedro Castillo’s nephew Fray Vásquez surrenders after two years in hiding
Lima, Peru — Fray Vásquez Castillo, a nephew of Peru’s former President Pedro Castillo, surrendered to police on January 29 after being on the run...
Tourism reopens around Machu Picchu following massive strike
Lima, Peru — Tourism at Peru’s majestic Machu Picchu citadel in the Cusco region came to a halt from January 25 to 30 due to...
Vladimiro Montesinos sentenced to prison for 1992 massacre in Peru
Lima, Peru — Vladimiro Montesinos, a close advisor to Peru’s former President Alberto Fujimori, was sentenced on Wednesday to 19 years and eight months in...
Attack on Peru’s President Dina Boluarte spurs security detail shake up
Lima, Peru — Some politicians in Peru are questioning the safety of President Dina Boluarte following a physical attack against her at a rally January...
