PERU

Apr 27 2026POLITICS

Peru’s runoff race tightens as Fujimori and Sanchez stay neck and neck

Peru’s upcoming presidential runoff is shaping up to be a nail-biter. Right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori and leftist rival Roberto Sanchez are locked in a tie at 38% each, according to the latest Ipsos Peru poll. The vote count has dragged on since the first round, fueling accusations of foul play

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Apr 21 2026POLITICS

What’s Holding Up Peru’s Election Results?

Peru’s presidential race is stuck in limbo after thousands of ballots got challenged right after voting ended on April 12. About 6% of polling places—covering over a million votes—had problems like missing signatures or messy tally sheets, forcing officials to double-check each one in public. This r

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Apr 18 2026POLITICS

Why Peru’s Election Count Is Stirring Up More Than Just Votes

Peru’s presidential race is stuck in a messy middle ground. The vote count is crawling, accusations of mistakes are flying, and the person in charge of running the election is facing calls to resign. Piero Corvetto, head of Peru’s electoral office, has become the center of controversy after logistic

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Feb 18 2026POLITICS

Peru’s Quick‑Turn Presidency: New Leader Picks

Peruvian lawmakers are set to choose a new president after the sudden removal of José Jerí. The chosen candidate will serve only until July 28, when the winner of the April general election takes office. This short‑term role highlights Peru’s unstable political climate, where presidents are frequent

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Jan 23 2026POLITICS

Peru's President in Hot Water Over Hidden Talks

Peru has seen its fair share of political drama. In the last ten years, the country has had seven different presidents, with none lasting more than three years in office. The latest president, José Jerí, who took over last October after his predecessor was impeached, might be next in line to leave.

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Jan 20 2026POLITICS

Peru's President in Hot Water Over Secret Meetings

Peru's President Jose Jeri is in deep trouble. He met with a Chinese businessman twice without telling anyone. This has sparked a big debate in the country. People are questioning his honesty and whether he broke any rules. Jeri met with Zhihua Yang, a businessman who owns shops and has an energy p

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Nov 29 2025POLITICS

Peru Takes Action to Secure Borders Amid Migrant Surge

Peru is taking serious steps to control its border with Chile. The country's president, José Jerí, announced a state of emergency to stop undocumented migrants from entering. This move comes as many people, mostly from Venezuela, are trying to cross into Peru. The president explained that this acti

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Nov 28 2025POLITICS

Peru's Former Leader Faces Justice: A Tale of Power and Consequences

A former Peruvian president, known for his humble beginnings, has been given a significant prison term. Pedro Castillo, once called the \"president of the poor, \" was sentenced to over 11 years in prison. This was for his attempt to shut down Congress and rule without their approval. Castillo, a f

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Nov 07 2025POLITICS

Peru and Mexico Clash Over Asylum and Politics

Peru's Congress took a strong step recently. They labeled Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum as persona non grata. This move came after Mexico gave asylum to Betssy Chávez, Peru's former Prime Minister. Peru sees this as Mexico sticking its nose in their business. The vote in Peru's Congress was

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Nov 06 2025POLITICS

Peru and Mexico in a Diplomatic Showdown

Peru is in a tough spot. They need to decide if they will let a former leader's ex-prime minister, Betssy Chavez, leave the country safely. She's been staying at the Mexican embassy in Lima since Peru cut ties with Mexico. This isn't just about one person. It's part of a bigger problem. Peru and Me

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