Tag: Peru

Wednesday, January 14th 2026 - 10:48 UTC
Peru: Case dropped against Keiko Fujimori heralds new presidential bid?

A Peruvian court has dismissed all charges in the “Cocktails” case against former Presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori, clearing the way for the Fuerza Popular leader to make another try this year.
Tuesday, January 13th 2026 - 10:19 UTC
No human corridor through Peru for Venezuelans exiting Chile

Peru's President José Jerí told Chile's President-elect José Antonio Kast that the human corridor through his country so that Venezuelan migrants could return home was not a feasible option.
Wednesday, December 31st 2025 - 10:24 UTC
Train services to Machu Picchu halted following lethal crash

A head-on collision between two trains on the primary route to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu left one person dead and at least 40 others injured on Tuesday. The accident, which occurred near the archaeological site of Qoriwayrachina, led to an indefinite suspension of rail services, stranding travelers and raising fresh concerns over safety along the country's most vital tourist corridor.
Saturday, December 20th 2025 - 09:34 UTC
Former Peruvian President Martín Vizcarra hospitalized

Former Peruvian President Martín Vizcarra was rushed from the Barbadillo prison to the Ate Vitarte - EsSalud hospital on Friday after suffering a severe hypertensive crisis and physical decompensation. The medical emergency occurred just days after Vizcarra began serving a 14-year sentence for corruption.
Wednesday, December 3rd 2025 - 03:27 UTC
Peru: Presidential candidate Belaúnde survives armed attack

Peruvian Presidential candidate Rafael Belaúnde of the Popular Freedom party survived an armed attack on Tuesday in Cerro Azul, a town 147 kilometers south of Lima, sustaining only minor scratches from broken glass.
Monday, December 1st 2025 - 09:48 UTC
Joint Peru-Chile committee to be established to address northbound migration

Chilean and Peruvian authorities have agreed to set up a joint committee to address the overflowing northbound migration. High-level officials from both countries are to meet on Monday to lay out the body managing border security henceforth, it was announced Sunday after a gathering between Undersecretary of the Interior Víctor Ramos and Regional Governor Diego Paco.
Friday, November 28th 2025 - 22:11 UTC
Irregular migrants flocking from Chile to Peru out of fear of Kast

Peruvian President José Jerí convened an “extraordinary Council of Ministers meeting to declare, as announced, a state of emergency” along the border with Chile as a direct response to a growing influx of undocumented migrants. The measure seeks to dramatically tighten border control and security.
Friday, November 28th 2025 - 10:55 UTC
Peru: Castillo gets 11 years for failed coup attempt

Former Peruvian President Pedro Castillo Terrones was sentenced on Thursday to 11 years, 5 months, and 15 days in prison for the crime of conspiracy to commit rebellion, stemming from his failed attempt to dissolve Congress in December 2022.
Saturday, November 22nd 2025 - 10:15 UTC
Arrest warrant against Betssy Chávez escalates Mexico-Peru standoff

Peruvian Supreme Court Justice Juan Carlos Checkley issued an arrest warrant against former Prime Minister Betssy Chávez, who is currently seeking asylum inside the Mexican Embassy in Lima. The move comes as the Peruvian government delays issuing the safe conduct pass required for her departure to Mexico, heightening diplomatic tensions between the two nations.
Saturday, November 15th 2025 - 10:37 UTC
Chilean Army NCO wounded by accidental gunshot on Peruvian border post

A Chilean Army corporal was wounded Friday afternoon after a conscript soldier accidentally discharged his service weapon at a border observation post near the Peruvian frontier.