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Former Peru President Pedro Castillo's Pretrial Detention Extended After He Slams President Dina Boluarte

Pedro Castillo, the former president of Peru who was ousted from office in 2022, has had his pretrial detention extended by the country's Justice Department for over a year.

Peru President, Ex-President Under Investigation for Alleged Money Laundering

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Peru prosecutors are investigating President Dina Boluarte and former President Pedro Castillo for alleged money laundering, the attorney general's office announced on Tuesday.

Peru Continues Diplomatic Row With Mexico, Recalls Diplomats Over Support for Pedro Castillo

Peru Continues Diplomatic Rift With Mexico, Recalls Diplomats Over Support for Pedro Castillo

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Deposed Peruvian President Pedro Castillo is now seeking exile in Mexico after being removed from office last year. Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador claims that he is "illegally ousted" and this did not make the current government of Peru happy.

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

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

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

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 Anti-Government Protest Kills 13 People

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

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

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

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

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

Peru: President Dina Boluarte Government Declares National Emergency Amid Protests

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

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

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

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

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

Mexico: Pacific Alliance Cancelled, Says Mexican President

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

The Pacific Alliance summit scheduled for this week has been postponed, President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador of Mexico stated, due to the absence of his Peruvian counterpart, Pedro Castillo.

Peru: Protests Grow Calling for President Pedro Castillo's Removal Over Corruption Charges; Police Clashed With Crowd

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Anti-government protests in Peru continue to grow after thousands of protesters took to the streets on Saturday demanding the left-wing president Pedro Castillo's removal.

Peru President Pedro Castillo Faces New Constitutional Complaint, Says 'New Form of Coup Has Begun'

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Prosecutors in Peru have filed a constitutional complaint against President Pedro Castillo after five of his allies were arrested on corruption allegations.

Peru: Pedro Castillo's Relative Receives Prison Time While Being Investigated for Corruption

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

The relative of Peru's President Pedro Castillo was given prison time while being probed for alleged corruption.

Peru: Pedro Castillo Lifts Curfew Imposed After Protests Erupted Over Rising Fuel and Fertilizer Prices

Peru: President Pedro Castillo Lifts Curfew Imposed After Protests Erupted Over Rising Fuel and Fertilizer Prices

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Peru President Pedro Castillo lifts the curfew he imposed in Lima on late Monday, even before the deadline of the mandate was met.

Peru: President Pedro Castillo Faces Impeachment Debate Ahead of Votes That Could Oust Him From Office

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Peru President Pedro Castillo faces another impeachment after he was caught in corruption allegations.

Peru's Top Court Approves Ex-President Alberto Fujimori's Release; Pedro Castillo 'Angry' Over Court's Decision

Peru's Top Court Approves Ex-Pres. Alberto Fujimori's Release; President Pedro Castillo 'Angry' Over Court's Decision

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

President Pedro Castillo and other officials criticized the decision of Peru's top court in releasing former President Alberto Fujimori.

[UPDATE] Peru Landslide Death Toll Climbs to 2; 8 Others Rescued as Pres. Pedro Castillo Visits the Site

[UPDATE] Peru Landslide Death Toll Climbs to 2, 8 Others Rescued; Pres. Pedro Castillo Visits the Site

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Authorities say the Peru landslide that killed at least two was a result of heavy rains in the region.

Peru Welcomes New President Pedro Castillo, a Former Teachers' Union Leader

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Peru has sworn in a new president, Pedro Castillo, who is known to be a leftist former teachers' union leader. Castillo is reported to be facing challenges in building his government.

Peru Gets New President and It's Rural Teacher Pedro Castillo as Keiko Fujimori Concedes

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

After six weeks of election conflict with rival Keiko Fujimori, rural teacher-turned-politician Pedro Castillo was declared the new president of Peru.

Peru Massacre: 14 People Killed Weeks Before Presidential Elections

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

At least 14 people were killed in the remote region of Peru as tension rises weeks before the presidential elections.

Peruvians Go To Polls On Fragmented Presidential Elections

Far-Left School Teacher Wins First Round of Peru Presidential Elections

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Pedro Castillo, a far-left school teacher, caught the wave of popular discontent over the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and a plummeting economy of Peru.