A Peruvian community has threatened to oppose the expansion of MMG Ltd's major Las Bambas copper mine, according to a document seen by Reuters, hinting at a new flashpoint for the project shortly after the state approved the increase in production.

Peru community plans opposition to Las Bambas mine expansion

Peruvian lawmakers and the country`s top court were set to debate on Monday who should take over as president after Congress failed overnight to name a candidate to become the third leader in the space of a week marred by deadly protests.

Crisis-hit Peru seeks third president in a week to exit 'nightmare'

The accident took place along a precarious stretch known as the 'devil's curve' and the bus was thrown off a seaside cliff, officials said

48 dead as bus plunges off cliff in Peru