Late on October 9–10, 2025 (Lima time), Peru’s Congress voted overwhelmingly to admit multiple impeachment motions against President Dina Boluarte, formally enabling a debate and potential removal process. This development follows a shocking mass shooting at a Lima concert, which ignited widespread outrage over Peru’s longstanding crime and extortion crisis.…
Peru’s capital, Lima, saw violent anti-government protests over the weekend as hundreds of citizens, mostly young people, clashed with the police. The protest was part of growing anger over corruption, organized crime, and a new pension reform law that many believe is unfair to workers. Police fired tear gas, while…
In recent months, the Tren de Aragua, a Venezuelan-origin transnational criminal syndicate, has dramatically expanded its grip inside Peru’s prison system. From imposing internal codes to orchestrating extortion outside the walls, the gang is turning overcrowded penitentiaries into strongholds. The rapid rise of Venezuelan inmates, combined with weak institutional control,…