Peru has entered a tense new chapter after youth-led, Gen-Z protests escalated across major cities, resulting in at least one death and over 100 injuries. Demonstrators demand political accountability, tougher action on crime and corruption, and human-rights safeguards. The President has declined to step down, pledging investigations into the fatality…
Peru is once again at the center of political turmoil as Gen Z-led protests against the government of President José Jerí have turned deadly. What began as peaceful demonstrations over new pension laws and corruption concerns has erupted into widespread unrest. As of mid-October 2025, at least one protester has…
Peru’s capital city, Lima, witnessed a violent outbreak of protests this week, leaving 55 police officers and 20 civilians injured. The unrest began when thousands of citizens took to the streets demanding reforms, justice, and an end to corruption. What started as a peaceful demonstration soon turned into one of…
Lima, the capital of Peru, has become the center of chaos as violent protests shake the country. What began as peaceful demonstrations has now turned into street battles between citizens and riot police. People are demanding the resignation of interim President José Jerí and several members of Congress. They also…
Peru is witnessing an extraordinary Gen Z uprising—crowds of students, young professionals, and first-time voters are flooding the streets of Lima, demanding justice, safety, and honesty from those in power. After Congress forcefully removed President Dina Boluarte in October 2025, and installed interim President José Jerí, frustration boiled over. Young…
Peru is currently engulfed in a security meltdown that is not only endangering lives — it is tearing apart political institutions. What started as isolated acts of gang violence and extortion has ballooned into a full-blown political crisis. The removal of President Dina Boluarte from office in October 2025 is…
Peru is in the throes of a deepening political crisis as Congress on October 10, 2025 impeached and removed President Dina Boluarte, citing “permanent moral incapacity.” In a rare unanimous vote of 124–0, the nation’s legislature ousted her as protests, violence, and corruption scandals swelled. She is replaced by José…
In a pivotal and closely watched move, Peruvian interim president José Jeri has appointed Ernesto Álvarez, a conservative jurist and former head of the Constitutional Court, as Prime Minister. This decision comes at a fraught moment, with widespread public unrest and protests already on the horizon. The appointment signals a…
Peru is currently facing major protests and a nationwide transportation strike that are severely disrupting travel, public services, and daily life. From October 11 to 20, 2025, cities like Lima, Cusco, and Arequipa are among the hardest hit. If you’re a U.S. citizen traveling to or already in Peru, it’s…
Ecuador’s political situation turned tense this week when President Daniel Noboa’s convoy was attacked by protesters. The violent incident has created new worries among investors, leading to a fall in the country’s dollar bonds. The attack happened just weeks after Noboa’s government decided to end a long-standing diesel subsidy, a…
