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…
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 is once again at the center of political turmoil as Gen Z-led protests against the government of President José Jerí have turned deadly. What began as peaceful demonstrations over new pension laws and corruption concerns has erupted into widespread unrest. As of mid-October 2025, at least one protester has…
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…
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.”…
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…
José Jerí: Peru has seen a whirlwind of political change in recent years — and now a new leader has taken the reins. José Jerí is the country’s eighth president in just ten years. He steps into office amid deep economic, political, and security challenges. With public trust low, protests…
Peru is in the throes of a political and security crisis. The removal of President Dina Boluarte has ushered in a new administration under José Jerí, who faces the dual challenge of restoring political stability and combating a surge of violence across the country. This change marks Peru’s seventh president…
Peru has entered a pivotal political moment. Spurred by Generation Z and younger workers, a surge of chants, banners, and street marches has forced a leadership shift in Lima. On October 10, 2025, Dina Boluarte was removed from office, and José Jerí, age 38, became the country’s seventh president in…
