Peru has been trapped in a cycle of political chaos—and the first days of President José Jerí’s rule have only deepened that crisis. Within days of Congress removing Dina Boluarte and elevating Jerí (aged 38) to the presidency, mass protests erupted across Lima and other cities. The violent clashes left…
Peru has been engulfed by dramatic violence after protests in Lima exploded into clashes, leaving one protester dead and over 100 people injured, including law enforcement, journalists, and bystanders. The demonstrations were ignited by widespread anger over deep-seated corruption, surging violent crime, and the abrupt ouster of President Dina Boluarte.…
In a dramatic escalation of political unrest, Peru’s government announced a state of emergency in Lima in response to mounting violence tied to mass protests. The turmoil follows a wave of demonstrations that left hundreds injured and one person shot dead near the capital’s Congress. The move to impose emergency…
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…
A burst of gunfire at a packed cumbia concert in Lima has supercharged Peru’s political turmoil, thrusting President Dina Boluarte to the brink. The attack—during an Agua Marina show at the Círculo Militar de Chorrillos on October 8, 2025—left at least five people wounded, including several musicians. Police reportedly recovered…
In Lima, at least 30 people were injured and six individuals detained during intense anti-government protests. The unrest was spurred by growing discontent over pension reforms, rampant crime, and public frustration with political institutions. These events mark yet another escalation in Peru’s ongoing social and political crisis. What Unfolded in…
