Lima, Peru — The political party associated with recently-released populist leader Antauro Humala was declared illegal by a chamber of Peru’s Supreme Court on October 31. The court also ordered the dissolution of the party, the National Alliance of Workers, Farmers, University Reservists and Laborers (A.N.T.A.U.R.O.), for which Humala is its potential presidential candidate for […] The post Peru’s Supreme Court declares Ethnocacerist leader Antauro Humala’s political party illegal  appeared first on Perú Reports ..read more

Lima, Peru — Alejandro Toledo, president of Peru from 2001 to 2006, was sentenced last week to 20 years and six months in prison after being found guilty of receiving USD $35 million in bribes from the Brazilian construction company Odebrecht. In exchange, Toledo allegedly favored the company with public works contracts. This historic ruling […] The post Former President Alejandro Toledo’s corruption sentence underscores “distrust” of public officials: Peru’s ad hoc prosecutor in Odebrecht case appeared first on Perú Reports ..read more

Lima, Peru — Peru’s capital, Lima, will host the Economic Leaders’ Week from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum from November 10 to 16. The conference bills itself as a chance for Peruvian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to expand their horizons and access new economic opportunities that could transform their future. The forum aims […] The post Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) to host SME event in Lima, Peru  appeared first on Perú Reports ..read more

Lima, Peru — Public transit workers in Lima, Peru began striking on Thursday to demand more protection from criminals. It’s the second strike in a month’s time.  Mass transport in Lima stopped for the 72-hour strike and schools across the capital have also reportedly closed.  Transit workers are calling on the government to repeal Law […] The post Lima’s public transport halted as workers strike for more protection against criminals appeared first on Perú Reports ..read more

Lima, Peru — Last Thursday, public transport companies in Peru’s capital, Lima, suspended their services in protest. They demanded that President Dina Boluarte’s government do more to prevent violence and extortion directed at bus drivers and other transport providers in the city by criminal groups. For several months, criminal gangs have been extorting “protection fees” […] The post Peru’s public transport paralysis: Bus drivers in Lima demand more protection against extortion appeared first on Perú Reports ..read more

Lima, Peru — At this summer’s Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Peruvian sailor Stefano Peschiera, who comes from a family of boaters and is deeply connected to his faith, took home what would be the country’s only medal in the games.  The 29 year old recently won the gold medal at the 2024 ILCA Central and […] The post Peru’s Olympic medal winner Stefano Peschiera on never losing faith (Interview)  appeared first on Perú Reports ..read more

Lima, Peru — The Peruvian Congress has sparked controversy by granting a lifetime pension to former President Alberto Fujimori, despite a law he signed in 1995 that prohibits this benefit for convicted ex-presidents. The decision has elicited mixed reactions and a national debate about the legality and morality of this measure. The pension, amounting to […] The post Lifetime pension for former president, human rights abuser Alberto Fujimori sparks controversy in Peru appeared first on Perú Reports ..read more

Lima, Peru — Peru’s President Dina Boluarte traveled to China from June 23 to 28, marking her first trip abroad in seven months.  During her state visit, she met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping as well as executives from some of the country’s largest companies, including Huawei, BYD and Cosco Shipping, which will be opening a high-capacity port terminal just north of Lima in the coming months.  The port is tipped to become China’s first logistics stronghold in Latin America. Just before her visit, Peru’s transportation ministry withdrew a request to revoke Cosco’s exclusive operating ..read more

Lima, Peru — Like her predecessor Pedro Castillo, Peru’s President Dina Boluarte maintains a rocky relationship with the press.  She hasn’t addressed the news media since April, when she responded to the news of a preliminary investigation into expensive jewelry in her possession, and her approval ratings have recently plummeted, with just 5% of the population approving her administration’s work.  The administration’s shutting out of the press, and accusations of mistreatment of journalists have drawn the ire of journalism watchdogs in the country.  Read more: Criminal investig ..read more

Lima, Peru — A technical report released last month from the National Institute of Statistics and Informatics (INEI) revealed that over half a million Peruvians have fallen into poverty in just one year, affecting one in three people in 2023. Carlos Parodi, a senior professor in the academic department of economics at the University of the Pacific (UP), shared his analysis with Peru Reports on the rise in poverty during President Dina Boluarte’s administration. This increase occurs in the context of an economic recession, characterized by a political crisis and weakened democracy. According t ..read more