Peru

After political violence, Peru reckons with economic fallout
Peru’s economy re-opens after three months of violent protests, damage has been inflicted on mining, tourism, key areas.
Published On 10 Mar 2023
Judge extends pretrial detention for Peru’s ex-President Castillo
The former president will now serve 36 months as he awaits trial on charges including rebellion and organised crime.
Published On 10 Mar 2023
Global freedom recession may be ‘bottoming out’: Freedom House
US-based group says despite overall global decline for 17th year in 2022, net improvement may be on the horizon.
Published On 9 Mar 2023
On Women’s Day, watch these five unsung heroes changing the world
Remarkable women breaking barriers from Ukraine to Peru. These are some of our favourite Al Jazeera short documentaries.
Published On 8 Mar 2023

Defence ministry said soldiers came under attack from people armed with slingshots and sticks at an anti-gov’t protest.

Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador continues to rebuke the removal of Peru’s left-wing former President Pedro Castillo.

Mexico’s president says Peru’s former leader was illegally removed, prompting rebuke from Peru President Dina Boluarte.

Toledo, who was Peru’s president from 2001 to 2006, is accused of taking bribes in extensive corruption scandal.

The roots of the Peruvian crisis go beyond the standoff between ex-President Castillo’s supporters and the government.

Peruvians are protesting but what story is the media telling? Also, the dangers of dissent in Belarus.

Rescue efforts continue as precipitation soaks regions like Arequipa, a centre for recent antigovernment protests.

The motion called to bring forward elections and to hold a referendum on forming a constitutional convention.

Peruvian Congress fails to approve measure that would have moved elections to December 2023 amid widespread protests.

Democrats in the US House of Representatives issue a letter denouncing Peru’s deadly crackdown against protesters.

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