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Peru President Dina Boluarte Supports Proposal To Move Elections This Year

Peru President Dina Boluarte Supports Moving up National Elections to Later This Year

Facing daily protests demanding her resignation, Peru President Dina Boluarte called on Congress to approve a proposal to move the national elections later this year.

Pope Francis Calls for an End to the Violence in Peru

Jan 22, 2023 09:39 PM EST By Rick Martin

The political unrest in Peru has sparked violence all over the South American country. This came after former president Pedro Castillo was ousted from power, and new President Dina Boluarte was sworn in. Now, Pope Francis is calling for an end to the violence.

Peru President Dina Boluarte Refuses to Resign Following Weeks of Violent Protest

Jan 15, 2023 11:02 PM EST By BERT HOOVER

Peru President Dina Boluarte, despite weeks of violent protest dividing the country, refuses to step down.

Peru’s New President Dina Boluarte Facing Genocide Probe Amid Widespread Protests

Peru's New President Dina Boluarte Faces Genocide Probe Amid Deadly Protests

Jan 13, 2023 02:28 AM EST By Mary Webber

Peru's new president Dina Boluarte and key ministers are currently facing a genocide inquiry over weeks of protests and clashes that have left dozens of people dead.

Peru: Policeman Burned to Death Amid Violent Protest

Jan 11, 2023 10:46 PM EST By BERT HOOVER

Protesters attacked and burned a police officer in Peru as the violent protest continued.

Peru Anti-Government Protest Kills 13 People

Peru Clashes Amid Anti-Government Protests Leave at Least 13 Dead

Jan 10, 2023 02:52 AM EST By BERT HOOVER

At least 13 Peruvians died Monday as protests seeking immediate resumption of elections in rural areas in southeast Peru still loyal to ousted President Pedro Castillo.

Peru Sinkhole Swallows 25 Students on the Dance Floor

Huge Sinkhole in Peru Swallows 25 Teen Students Dancing at Graduation Party

Dec 22, 2022 07:46 AM EST By BERT HOOVER

A huge sinkhole has swallowed 25 students dancing on a concrete floor at a graduation party in Lima, Peru.

Peru Orders Mexico Ambassador to Leave the Country After Asylum Is Granted to Family of Ex-Peruvian President Pedro Castillo

Dec 21, 2022 12:13 AM EST By Rotsen Rick Tidoy

Peru has declared Mexico's ambassador in Lima "persona non grata" and gave the diplomat 72 hours to leave the South American country.

Peru’s President Dina Boluarte to Replace Prime Minister Amid Cabinet Reshuffle

Peru President Dina Boluarte to Replace Prime Minister Amid Cabinet Reshuffle

Dec 19, 2022 12:02 AM EST By Mary Webber

Peru's new president, Dina Boluarte, announced a new change in her government, saying that she will replace the prime minister as part of her Cabinet shakeup.

Peru Judge Keeps Ousted President Pedro Castillo in Custody for 18 Months

Dec 15, 2022 09:49 PM EST By BERT HOOVER

A Peru judge has ordered the arrest of deposed President Pedro Castillo for 18 months, granting officials' request for extra time to build their case against him.

Peru: President Dina Boluarte Government Declares National Emergency Amid Protests

Dec 14, 2022 09:42 PM EST By BERT HOOVER

As protests turned violent after the removal of President Pedro Castillo, Peru's new government proclaimed a 30-day national emergency on Wednesday.

Peru: Ousted President Pedro Castillo Jail Appeal Junked by Judges

Dec 13, 2022 09:06 PM EST By BERT HOOVER

Peru's ousted President Pedro Castillo has been ordered by a judge to remain in custody while authorities build a case against him for insurrection.

Peru: President Dina Boluarte Proposes Early Election, Declares State of Emergency Amid Widespread Protests

Dec 12, 2022 09:23 PM EST By Mary Webber

Peru's new President Dina Boluarte proposed bringing the general election ahead by two years, conducting it in April 2024 instead of April 2026.

Peru Closes Down Andahuaylas Airport Amid Deadly Protests; New President Dina Boluarte Names Her Cabinet

Dec 11, 2022 10:14 PM EST By Mary Webber

Peru closed down Andahuaylas airport amid the unrest in the country. Authorities said two people were already killed in violent protests.

Peru: Ousted Peruvian President Pedro Castillo Seeks Asylum in Mexico

Dec 08, 2022 09:25 PM EST By BERT HOOVER

Ousted Peruvian President Pedro Castillo can go to Mexico for asylum, but some Peru lawmakers want Lopez Obrador to stay out of the country's internal affairs.

Dina Boluarte Is Peru’s First Female President After Pedro Castillo Gets Arrested: Who Is She and How Did She Take Presidential Seat?

Dec 07, 2022 07:32 PM EST By Rick Martin

Peru has a new president after the now-former President Pedro Castillo tried to dissolve Congress and have sole control of the government. Now, Dina Boluarte. who served as Castillo's Vice President, has been sworn in and becomes Peru's first female president.