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 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…
Deep in the lungs of South America lies the Peruvian Amazon — a region now experiencing alarming shifts in how gold mining operates and how deforestation is spiraling. The latest data from the Monitoring of the Andes Amazon Program (MAAP) paints a troubling picture: mining is no longer confined to…
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.…
A man was killed during anti-government protests in Peru, intensifying a long-running standoff between citizens and the state over governance, corruption, security, and economic stress. Crowds gathered in central districts to demand political accountability, earlier elections, and stronger action against extortion and organized crime. Clashes erupted when police moved to…
Peru has descended into political chaos after Congress voted to remove President Dina Boluarte on grounds of “permanent moral incapacity.” In a dramatic overnight session on October 10, 2025, lawmakers approved the motion overwhelmingly, and José Jerí, then President of Congress, was sworn in as interim president. As of now,…
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…
A Peruvian court has rejected a 36-month travel ban requested by prosecutors against ousted President Dina Boluarte, ruling there is no flight risk while she remains under investigation for alleged money laundering and abuse of office. The decision follows her impeachment on October 10, 2025, and the swearing-in of José…
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…
Rafael López Aliaga—better known by his nickname “Porky”—has made waves in Peru’s political arena by formally entering the 2026 presidential election. His decision to resign as Mayor of Lima and shift to national ambition underscores both his confidence and the turbulence shaking Peru’s government landscape. Background & Resignation López Aliaga…
