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 is experiencing a wave of mass protests following the recent ouster of President Dina Boluarte and the swearing in of her successor, José Jerí. Protesters have flooded the streets of Lima and other cities, demanding Jerí’s resignation, fresh elections, and sweeping reforms to address crime, corruption, and unstable governance. Tensions have escalated with violent encounters between demonstrators and security…
On October 14, 2025, Peru’s new President José Jerí officially swore in a transition cabinet designed to restore public security, stabilize the economy, and guide the country toward general elections in April 2026 with a handover on July 28, 2026. The new team blends legal, security, economic, and diplomatic expertise,…
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…
Peru’s Congress removed President Dina Boluarte on October 10, 2025, citing “permanent moral incapacity.” Within hours, Congress chief José Jerí was sworn in as head of state, promising a “war on crime” and swift coordination with the Armed Forces and National Police. With this change, Peru records seven presidents since…
Peru has entered another historic turning point. On October 11, 2025, Congress voted to remove President Dina Boluarte from office for “permanent moral incapacity.” Lawmakers tied the decision to escalating public-security concerns, corruption controversies, and a collapse in political support. With just months to go before the next national elections,…
In a stunning political upheaval, Peru’s Congress impeached President Dina Boluarte in the early hours of October 10, 2025, and immediately installed José Jerí as interim president. The change comes with just six months to go until the next national elections, plunging the country into another swirl of instability, public…
A dramatic scandal has shaken the Catholic Church in Peru. Bishop Ciro Quispe López, aged 51, has resigned from his position in the Prelature of Juli after being accused of maintaining 17 secret relationships, one of which is alleged to be with a nun. Reports say those involved discovered one…
The Peruvian Amazon is facing one of its worst environmental crises in history. An illegal gold rush has destroyed nearly 140,000 hectares of rainforest, leaving behind barren landscapes, polluted rivers, and devastated communities. What began decades ago as small-scale prospecting has turned into a massive, organized operation fueled by record-breaking…
