Peru's President Dismisses Lawmakers; Lawmakers Dismiss Peru's President
5 years, 3 months ago

Peru's President Dismisses Lawmakers; Lawmakers Dismiss Peru's President

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Peru's President Dismisses Lawmakers; Lawmakers Dismiss Peru's President Enlarge this image toggle caption Rodrigo Abd/AP Rodrigo Abd/AP For years, politicians at the highest rungs of power in Peru have warily circled one another, occasionally exchanging blows in the shadow of a corruption scandal that has roiled the country and its eastern neighbor Brazil. Shortly afterward, the lawmakers responded to their own dismissal by dismissing Vizcarra, suspending him from office and swearing in his vice president, Mercedes Aráoz, as Peru's new leader. Sponsor Message Vizcarra's four immediate predecessors in the presidential palace also have found themselves entangled in the extensive bribery scandal around Odebrecht. But to Vizcarra's critics, Monday's move to dissolve the legislature smacked of yet another controversial leader from Peru's past: Keiko Fujimori's father, Alberto.

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Alberto Fujimori, ex-president of Peru who was convicted of human rights abuses, dies
4 months ago

Alberto Fujimori, ex-president of Peru who was convicted of human rights abuses, dies

NPR  

Alberto Fujimori, ex-president of Peru who was convicted of human rights abuses, dies toggle caption Martin Mejia/AP LIMA, Peru — Alberto Fujimori, whose decade-long presidency began with triumphs righting Peru's economy and defeating a brutal insurgency only to end in a disgrace of autocratic excess that later sent him to prison, has died. The former university president and mathematics professor …

Former Peruvian leader Alberto Fujimori plans to run for presidency in 2026, daughter says
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Former Peruvian leader Alberto Fujimori plans to run for presidency in 2026, daughter says

Associated Press  

LIMA, Peru — Former President Alberto Fujimori, who was pardoned in December from his convictions for corruption and responsibility for the murder of 25 people, plans to run for Peru’s presidency for the fourth time in 2026, his eldest daughter said Sunday. “My father and I have talked and decided together that he will be the presidential candidate,” Keiko Fujimori, …

Ecuador’s president dismisses legislature as it tries to oust him, in a move that promises turmoil
1 year, 7 months ago

Ecuador’s president dismisses legislature as it tries to oust him, in a move that promises turmoil

Associated Press  

QUITO, Ecuador — The president of Ecuador dismissed the legislature Wednesday in a move that promised more turmoil around a conservative leader who has been unable to enact a business-friendly agenda as the South American country experiences an alarming rise in crime. His first move was to push a package of tax cuts, but criticism was swift and an appeal …

Peru’s legislature shoots down proposal to fast-track elections
1 year, 11 months ago

Peru’s legislature shoots down proposal to fast-track elections

Al Jazeera  

Peruvian Congress fails to approve measure that would have moved elections to December 2023 amid widespread protests. Peru’s Congress has rejected a proposal to move elections forward to December 2023, despite nearly two months of protests that have left dozens dead following the removal of former President Pedro Castillo. Congress had previously supported a proposal to move the scheduled 2026 …

Peru: President Dina Boluarte urges Congress to hold early elections
1 year, 11 months ago

Peru: President Dina Boluarte urges Congress to hold early elections

Firstpost  

Lima, Peru: Peruvian President Dina Boluarte made a renewed appeal Sunday for Congress to hold early elections as a way to end weeks of deadly protests, warning that otherwise, she will seek constitutional reform to make a vote happen. Last month lawmakers moved up elections due in 2026 to April 2024, but as protests show no sign of abating, Boluarte …

Peru president urges Congress to approve early polls amid unrest
2 years ago

Peru president urges Congress to approve early polls amid unrest

Al Jazeera  

Dina Boluarte asks Congress to sign off on early elections as she refuses to resign despite the worsening protests. Peru’s embattled President Dina Boluarte has exhorted the country’s Congress to bring forward general elections, as nationwide anti-government protests continue following the removal of President Pedro Castillo last week. “Don’t be blind,” said Boluarte, reminding legislators to reconsider their position, citing …

New Peru president vows to finish term, others want election
2 years, 1 month ago

New Peru president vows to finish term, others want election

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Jorge Aragón, a political science professor at Peru’s Pontifical Catholic University, said a Boluarte …

Peru’s president ousted by Congress in political crisis
2 years, 1 month ago

Peru’s president ousted by Congress in political crisis

Associated Press  

LIMA, Peru — The president of Peru was ousted by Congress and arrested on a charge of rebellion Wednesday after he sought to dissolve the legislative body and take unilateral control of the government, triggering a grave constitutional crisis. Lisa Kenna called on Castillo via Twitter to reverse his decree to dissolve Congress, saying the U.S. government rejected any “extra-constitutional” …

Within hours, Peru’s president went from dissolving Congress to being ousted and arrested
2 years, 1 month ago

Within hours, Peru’s president went from dissolving Congress to being ousted and arrested

LA Times  

Ousted Peruvian President Pedro Castillo, who has been arrested on suspicion of rebellion, is in police custody in Lima, the capital. In just three tumultuous hours, Peruvian President Pedro Castillo went from decreeing the dissolution of the nation’s Congress to being replaced by his vice president, but the threats to his government had been building throughout his nearly 17-month tenure. …

Peru's Congress has removed President Pedro Castillo from office
2 years, 1 month ago

Peru's Congress has removed President Pedro Castillo from office

The Hindu  

Peru’s Congress removed President Pedro Castillo from office Wednesday, voting to replace him with the vice president, shortly after Castillo decreed the dissolution of the legislature ahead of a scheduled vote to oust him. “Castillo's actions ignore the will of the people and are invalid.” The congressional vote called for Vice President Dina Boluarte to assume the presidency. Lisa Kenna …

A look at years of political chaos in Peru
2 years, 1 month ago

A look at years of political chaos in Peru

Al Jazeera  

Peruvian politics is marked by series of corruption cases and crises, the latest being removal of President Pedro Castillo. On Wednesday, Peru’s Congress voted to remove President Pedro Castillo in the third impeachment trial since he came to power in July last year. Here is a rundown of Peru’s recent political turmoil: Pedro Castillo, 2021-2022 A former teacher and farmer, …

Peru president Castillo avoids impeachment attempt
3 years, 1 month ago

Peru president Castillo avoids impeachment attempt

Al Jazeera  

Peru’s President Pedro Castillo has avoided an impeachment attempt, with the South American country’s Congress voting against a motion to move forward with the proceedings. “The impeachment motion failed, fascism failed, the parliamentary blow to democracy failed,” Peru Libre leader Vladimir Cerron said on Twitter after the vote. The impeachment push, backed by right-wing legislator and defeated presidential candidate Keiko …

Peru kicks off corruption case against Keiko Fujimori
3 years, 4 months ago

Peru kicks off corruption case against Keiko Fujimori

Al Jazeera  

Fujimori, who conceded last month after a failed presidential run, is accused of taking illicit money from Brazil’s Odebrecht firm. Corruption proceedings against Peruvian opposition politician Keiko Fujimori kicked off with a preliminary court hearing on Tuesday, just weeks after she conceded defeat in her third unsuccessful presidential run. Election victory for Fujimori would have meant freedom from prosecution for …

As Castillo nears victory, Peru prepares for what comes next
3 years, 6 months ago

As Castillo nears victory, Peru prepares for what comes next

Al Jazeera  

Left-wing presidential contender Pedro Castillo keeps slim lead over Keiko Fujimori, but official result not yet released. Lima, Peru – The official result has yet to be declared but Pedro Castillo appears all but certain to be Peru’s next president. With all of the 18.8 million votes cast in the June 6 presidential runoff now counted, Castillo has 50.15 percent …

Peru names Francisco Sagasti as third president in a week
4 years, 1 month ago

Peru names Francisco Sagasti as third president in a week

Al Jazeera  

Peru’s Congress has chosen legislator Francisco Sagasti as the Andean country’s caretaker president, in an attempt to defuse a sharp political crisis after angry protests and the departure of two presidents in the past week. Sagasti will be Peru’s third president in a week, after interim leader Manuel Merino resigned on Sunday, five days after being sworn in following the …

Peru interim leader resigns after five days following deaths of protesters
4 years, 1 month ago

Peru interim leader resigns after five days following deaths of protesters

The Independent  

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Peru’s interim president Manuel Merino resigns after protests
4 years, 1 month ago

Peru’s interim president Manuel Merino resigns after protests

CNN  

CNN — Peru’s interim president Manuel Merino resigned Sunday, after being in office for only five days. Merino was the President of Congress until being appointed interim president after Congress impeached former President Martin Vizcarra over corruption allegations on Monday. Protesters, opposition parties and civil society called Vizcarra’s ouster a legislative coup and refused to recognize Merino as the new …

Peru’s interim president Merino resigns after deadly protest
4 years, 1 month ago

Peru’s interim president Merino resigns after deadly protest

Al Jazeera  

Manuel Merino announces resignation after a night of protests demanding his removal in which two died, dozens wounded. Peru’s interim president, Manuel Merino, has resigned less than a week into his new administration, after a night of protests calling for his removal and a subsequent police crackdown left at least two dead and dozens wounded. “I want to let the …

‘Peru is fired up’: Protests erupt amid political crisis
4 years, 1 month ago

‘Peru is fired up’: Protests erupt amid political crisis

Al Jazeera  

Peruvians are protesting after the country’s president, Martin Vizcarra, was impeached over allegations he received bribes. Peruvians protesting against the abrupt removal of President Martin Vizcarra clashed on the streets of Lima on Thursday night with riot police, who fired tear gas to disperse the crowds. “All of Peru is fired up, we’re all very angry,” said Jose Vega, a …

Peru plunged into political upheaval as Congress ousts President Vizcarra
4 years, 2 months ago

Peru plunged into political upheaval as Congress ousts President Vizcarra

CNN  

Peru’s Congress ousted President Martín Vizcarra on Monday in an impeachment vote over corruption allegations, prompting immediate tensions in the Andean nation. In the second effort by lawmakers to remove the centrist Vizcarra in a matter of months, the opposition-dominated Congress put forward 105 votes to oust him over accusations that as a governor he accepted bribes from companies that …

Turmoil threatens Peru as Congress votes to impeach president
4 years, 2 months ago

Turmoil threatens Peru as Congress votes to impeach president

Al Jazeera  

Martin Vizcarra says he will not challenge decision, as protesters take to streets to condemn impeachment. Peru’s Congress voted on Monday to remove President Martín Vizcarra in an impeachment trial over corruption allegations, threatening further turmoil in a country struggling to recover from the coronavirus. “Many experts are saying this is a coup d’etat by legislators without any proof whatsoever …

In Midst Of Pandemic Crisis, Peru's Legislature Impeaches The Nation's President
4 years, 2 months ago

In Midst Of Pandemic Crisis, Peru's Legislature Impeaches The Nation's President

NPR  

In Midst Of Pandemic Crisis, Peru's Legislature Impeaches The Nation's President Enlarge this image toggle caption Martin Mejia/AP Martin Mejia/AP Peru's unicameral legislature voted overwhelmingly Monday night to remove President Martín Vizcarra from office, condemning his management of the coronavirus pandemic and alleging he had taken bribes years ago while serving as a regional governor. Sponsor Message Peru has one …

Peru's president to face a 2nd impeachment vote in Congress
4 years, 2 months ago

Peru's president to face a 2nd impeachment vote in Congress

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy For the second time in less than two months, opposition …

Peru President Martin Vizcarra denies fresh corruption allegation
4 years, 2 months ago

Peru President Martin Vizcarra denies fresh corruption allegation

Al Jazeera  

Weeks after surviving impeachment attempt over a previous scandal, Martin Vizcarra rejects new allegation of corruption. Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra on Monday denied a fresh allegation of corruption made against him almost a month after he escaped impeachment over a previous scandal. The new accusation, revealed in a Sunday newspaper story based on an anonymous witness working with government prosecutors, …

Peru’s President Martin Vizcarra survives impeachment vote
4 years, 3 months ago

Peru’s President Martin Vizcarra survives impeachment vote

Al Jazeera  

Peru’s President Martin Vizcarra has survived an impeachment vote after opposition legislators failed to amass enough support to remove him from office, quelling political tensions in the Andean country as it battles one of the world’s worst coronavirus outbreaks. The Congress voted last week to begin impeachment proceedings against Vizcarra, on the grounds of “moral incapacity” over alleged links to …

Peru’s president to face impeachment vote
4 years, 3 months ago

Peru’s president to face impeachment vote

Al Jazeera  

Impeachment proceedings against Martin Vizcarra set for Friday after top court rejected president’s bid to block a vote. Peru’s top court has rejected the government’s attempt to block impeachment proceedings against President Martin Vizcarra, who is accused of interfering in a corruption probe. The Constitutional Court ruled by five votes to two on Thursday that an impeachment vote can go …

Peru’s president calls general election for April 2021
4 years, 6 months ago

Peru’s president calls general election for April 2021

Al Jazeera  

Vizcarra stressed the presidential term could not be extended by ‘political crises, the pandemic or other factors’. Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra has called for a general election to be held in April next year when he will step down as the country’s leader. “Fulfilling my commitment, here is the decree calling a general election for April 11, 2021,” Vizcarra said …

Peru's Vice President Bows Out Of Bitter Power Struggle
5 years, 3 months ago

Peru's Vice President Bows Out Of Bitter Power Struggle

NPR  

Peru's Vice President Bows Out Of Bitter Power Struggle Enlarge this image toggle caption Martin Mejia/AP Martin Mejia/AP Well, that didn't last long. About 24 hours after opposition lawmakers elevated Peruvian Vice President Mercedes Aráoz to the country's highest office — a move targeted squarely at the president with whom they are feuding — Aráoz has decided to bow out. …

Peru thrown into constitutional crisis amid power struggle
5 years, 3 months ago

Peru thrown into constitutional crisis amid power struggle

Al Jazeera  

Vice President Mercedes Araoz, who was named president by opposition legislators, resigns and calls for new elections. President Martín Vizcarra dissolved the opposition-controlled congress on Monday and called new elections, saying the step was needed to uproot the nation’s endemic corruption. Corruption fallout But if congress should prevail politicians would be entitled to stay in their posts until 2021, calling …

Peru’s Vizcarra scraps Congress as opposition picks new president
5 years, 3 months ago

Peru’s Vizcarra scraps Congress as opposition picks new president

Al Jazeera  

Legislative body retaliates by declaring presidency vacant and swearing in Vice President Mercedes Araoz as president. Peru’s President Martin Vizcarra has dissolved Congress on Monday, exercising seldom-used executive powers to shut it down, but the opposition-controlled legislature quickly retaliated by declaring the presidency vacant and swearing in Vice President Mercedes Araoz as the country’s new leader. “We don’t know what …

Peru Congress defies Vizcarra shutdown threat by holding key vote
5 years, 3 months ago

Peru Congress defies Vizcarra shutdown threat by holding key vote

Al Jazeera  

The power struggle could trigger unrest in a country that has seen increased political volatility in recent years. Peru‘s opposition-run Congress defied President Martin Vizcarra’s threat to close it by electing the first of up to six new leading court justices in a raucous vote on Monday, bringing the nation to the brink of a constitutional crisis. The opposition party …

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