Who is Jose Jeri, the young man now leading Peru? At 38, he has stepped into the country’s highest office during great turmoil. With crime, protests, and distrust everywhere, Jeri faces a huge test. In this article, I explain his story, what he inherits, and what lies ahead in a…
The 2025 Lima Grand Prix in Peru kicked off in dramatic fashion for Azerbaijani judokas, who delivered a standout performance on the very first day of competition. With one silver and three bronze medals, the Azerbaijan national judo team announced their presence strongly among the field of world-class competitors. They…
Peru has once again entered a period of political turmoil after Congress voted to remove President Dina Boluarte from office. The decision has sent shockwaves through the nation, already facing economic challenges and widespread social unrest. With a history of frequent leadership changes, many Peruvians are frustrated and uncertain about…
In his first official act as President of Peru, José Jeri Oré has called a high-level National Security Summit with the country’s Armed Forces and National Police. The urgent meeting, held at the Government Palace in Lima, aims to design a unified strategy against Peru’s growing crime wave and public…
After almost a decade of evading justice, Adolfo “N”, a Peruvian national accused of murdering two police officers in 2016, has finally been captured in Mexico’s State of Nezahualcóyotl. The arrest, made on Wednesday, ends a long international manhunt involving Interpol, Mexico’s National Migration Institute (INM), and the Peruvian National…
In a dramatic turn in Peruvian politics, the country’s Attorney General has requested an 18-month travel ban on former President Dina Boluarte. This push comes just days after her removal from office, and it is tied to serious ongoing investigations into allegations of corruption, money laundering, and questionable benefits related…
Peru is embarking on one of the most ambitious port infrastructure expansions in Latin America with the Matarani port expansion project. Backed by BlackRock and local partners, this effort seeks to elevate Peru’s place in the global copper export trade—especially as rivalry between the United States and China intensifies over…
Peru has removed its president after months of public anger over rising violent crime, extortion, and a string of corruption controversies that eroded confidence in national leadership. In an extraordinary session, Congress voted to declare the presidency vacant on grounds of “moral incapacity,” triggering a fast constitutional transition and the…
Peru’s Congress removed President Dina Boluarte on October 10, 2025, citing “permanent moral incapacity.” Within hours, Congress chief José Jerí was sworn in as head of state, promising a “war on crime” and swift coordination with the Armed Forces and National Police. With this change, Peru records seven presidents since…
Peru’s chicha, a psychedelic offshoot of cumbia, is surging again—and this time with even more vigor. What once played in Lima’s shantytowns is now resonating in clubs, festivals, and streaming playlists around the world. In 2025, electric guitars, vibrant combo organs, and jungle-Andean melodies power a modern reinvention. The arte…
