Former Peruvian President Pedro Castillo has been sentenced to 11 years in prison following his conviction for attempting a failed coup. The verdict marks a historic moment in Peru’s political landscape, highlighting accountability and the rule of law.

Ex-Peru President Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison; Castillo Convicted in Failed Coup Bid

Peru has declared state of emergency in capital Lima and three other regions. The emergency will be in force for 30 days and will authorize Peruvian army to intervene to maintain order.

Peru declares 30-day state of emergency in capital Lima amid nationwide protests

Authorities in Peru on Saturday (January 15) re-opened the airport in Cusco, the gateway to the famous Machu Pichu site in southern part of the country. The airport was shut after a flare-up in weeks-long protests that have killed dozens.

Peru: Authorities reopen Cusco airport closed due to violent protests by Castillo supporters

Peruvian President Dina Boluarte refused to step down amid increasing protests across the country as protesters demanded her resignation and a trade union leader was arrested for his alleged ties with the Maoist rebels.

Peru's President Boluarte refuses to resign as protests rage across capital

Peru's economy minister said on Thursday (December 29) that the country will launch an economic reactivation plan worth 5.9 billion soles ($1.55 billion). The decision has come weeks after protests following the ouster of former president Pedro Castillo.

Peru: Finance minister launches $1.6 billion economic reactivation plan

Peru has ordered Mexico's ambassador to Lima, Pablo Monory, to leave the South American country within 72 hours, announced the foreign minister. The country declared the ambassador "persona non grata.

Peruvian government orders Mexico's ambassador Pablo Monroy to leave country within 72 hours

Peru lawmakers have voted to move up the general elections from 2026 to April 2024 amidst deadly protests sparked by the ouster and arrest of former president Pedro Castillo.

Peru lawmakers move up general elections to April 2024 amidst bloody unrest

Peruvian President Dina Boluarte, on Sunday, said that she will replace prime minister Pedro Angulo, as part of a reshuffling of her Cabinet, she said on Sunday.

Peru president announces cabinet reshuffle, PM to also be replaced

Tourists in huge numbers from across the world are stranded in Machu Picchu as protests escalated in Peru and an emergency was declared across the nation, following former president Pedro Castillo’s dramatic arrest which ignited massive protests across the country.

Protests strand 5,000 tourists in Machu Picchu gateway city

Two Peru ministers have stepped down following the deaths that resulted from the protest triggered by the ousting of former president Pedro Castillo last week. Education Minister Patricia Correa and Culture Minister Jair Perez both made the announcement on Friday, citing the protest deaths.

Peru: Two cabinet ministers step down amid protests over ouster of ex-president Castillo

The prison term of former Peruvian President Pedro Castillo was extended by 18 months as diplomatic tensions deepened with the region’s left-leaning nations that stand against his removal.

Former Peru president Pedro Castillo's jail term extended by 18 months

Protests against Peru's new government turned deadly, with two people killed as police clashed with angry demonstrators calling for a national strike, fresh elections and the release of detained former president Pedro Castillo.

Peru Protest: Andahuaylas airport shuts down amid deadly unrest

Violent protest erupts in Peru demanding re-election

In the wake of escalating tensions and protests in Peru after ouster of former president Pedro Castillo, President Dina Boluarte on Monday said she will propose a bill to Congress to push forward general elections to April 2024.

Under pressure, new Peru Prez Boluarte moving up general elections to Apr  2024

Peru's President Dina Boluarte announced the cabinet on Saturday and asked every minister to take the anti-corruption pledge. The president asked all the 17 ministers to swear that they will deliver their duties “loyally and faithfully without committing acts of corruption”.

Peru's President Boluarte names cabinet, makes ministers take pledge against corruption

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has said that ousted Peru president Pedro Castillo had called him Wednesday to say he was en route to the Mexican embassy in Peru to request asylum.

Mexico consulting Peruvian authorities after ousted president Castillo requests asylum

Pedro Castillo supporters clashed with riot police in Peru. The protesters demand the closure of Congress following his removal from office. Watch further to know more.

Castillo supporters clash with police, demand his release in Peru

Just hours after attempting to dissolve the country's Congress, Peruvian President Pedro Castillo was ousted following an emergency impeachment vote in the same Congress.

Peru gets its first female president in Dina Boluarte after Pedro Castillo is impeached and arrested

Peruvian President Pedro Castillo has named a close ally already sanctioned by Congress as his new Prime Minister. Castillo swore-in former Labour Minister Betssy Chavez as his fifth Prime Minister shortly after accepting the resignation of former Prime Minister Anibal Torres.

Peru: Betssy Chavez becomes new Prime Minister after Anibal Torres resigns

A LATAM Airlines flight collided with a firetruck on the runway as it was preparing to take off from the airport in Lima, the capital of Peru, resulting in the death of 2 firefighters on the spot, Reuters reported.

Watch | Passenger plane taking off from Peruvian airport collides with firetruck, erupts into fireball

Peruvian President Pedro Castillo is besieged by scandals and, with 13 months in office, has already survived two attempts at impeachment. It's just not him. His family is also on target.

Peruvian President Pedro Castillo’s sister-in-law sent to jail over corruption charges, inner circle on target

Peruvian authorities said on Wednesday (April 6) that a fifth person has died in recent anti-government protests sparked by rising fuel prices, a sign of how the global energy crunch linked to the war in Ukraine is stoking unrest in countries around the world.

Peru assesses looting damage after anti-government protests

Peruvian President Pedro Castillo announced a curfew for Tuesday in the capital Lima and neighboring port city Callao, after demonstrations across the country over fuel prices caused roadblocks and "acts of violence".

Following protests over fuel prices, Peruvian president imposes curfew in Lima, Callao

Peruvian President Pedro Castillo survived on Monday an impeachment vote in Congress that fell short of the votes needed to oust the leftist leader eight months after he took office.

Peruvian president Castillo survives impeachment vote in Congress

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