In a dramatic reshuffle just days after assuming power, Peru’s interim government under President José Jeri has fired the chairman of state oil firm Petroperú. The decision aims to tackle deep financial distress, restore credibility, and stabilize operations. This shake-up signals serious intent to reform Peru’s energy sector and manage…
Peru’s Amazon is now facing an intensification of mining activity that is fueling alarming levels of deforestation, river contamination, and threats to Indigenous territories. Recent mapping and field investigations have revealed shifting trends: mining is migrating into new territories, adopting mobile tactics, and expanding both in depth and scope. This…
Peru’s politics remain tense, with frequent leadership changes, youth-driven protests, and economic pressures converging at once. As the country looks ahead, the central questions are whether authorities can restore public trust, cool the streets, and stabilize state finances—especially around Petroperú and broader anti-crime initiatives. Why The Crisis Persists Public frustration…
On October 15, 2025, a Peruvian court rejected prosecutors’ request to bar former President Dina Boluarte from leaving the country. The State Prosecutor’s Office had sought a 36-month travel restriction while ongoing probes examine alleged money laundering, possible illicit enrichment, and questions around luxury Rolex watches known locally as “Rolexgate.”…
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…
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…
In a dramatic turn of events in Lima, Oct 15, 2025, Peru’s new interim president José Jerí has moved swiftly to frame his tenure as a decisive turning point in the fight against crime. His government is now openly calling it a “war on crime,” with a special focus on…
Peru is once again confronting political instability. On October 10, 2025, Congress voted to remove President Dina Boluarte, citing “permanent moral incapacity.” In the wake of her exit, José Jerí, then head of Congress, assumed the presidency. But his first days in office have been marred by delays in forming…
Peru has entered a tense moment in its public transportation sector, as truckers and bus drivers stage strikes, enforce roadblocks, and protest against escalating violence. Interior Minister Carlos Malaver stepped forward with a bold stance: he’s downplaying the severity of the strike, insisting that “there is police presence” and that…
n a dramatic turn of events, the transport strike scheduled for October 7 has been canceled, following a key meeting between the main transport unions and the Presidency of the Council of Ministers (PCM). Prime Minister Eduardo Arana confirmed the decision after more than three hours of talks with industry…
