When a new president takes charge, people hope for peace, change, and security. But in Peru, things have taken a chaotic turn. Within days of coming to power, President José Jeri is facing massive protests across the country. One person has died, dozens are wounded, and the nation is tense.…
The Gen Z-led protests in Peru during October 2025 became one of the most powerful youth movements in Latin America’s recent history. Sparked by a controversial pension reform, the protests quickly grew into a nationwide call for justice, economic fairness, and political accountability. What began as a fight against a…
On October 10, 2025, Peru’s Congress voted 124-0 to remove President Dina Boluarte from office on grounds of “permanent moral incapacity.” The swift impeachment was driven by a surge in violent crime, allegations of corruption, and widespread public discontent. With no vice president in office, Congress President José Jerí was…
Peruvian authorities coordinated an emergency evacuation of about 1,400 tourists from the rail hub serving Machu Picchu after protests and rail blockades cut the only practical access to the citadel. Many travelers were stranded in Aguas Calientes while crews cleared debris and security forces worked to reopen sections of track.…
