PERU – The president of Peru Jose Jeri was on Tuesday impeached by the country’s Congress, just after 4 months holding the office. The extraordinary session, which convened as judges were officially on legislative recess, concluded with 75 votes in favor, 24 against, and three abstentions. Jeri, who ascended the presidency just last October following […]
Tag: Peru
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Declared Persona Non Grata in Peru
PERU – The Peruvian Congress on Thursday declared the Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum persona non grata after former Peruvian Prime Minister Betssy Chavez was granted political asylum by her administration. After Sheinbaum reaffirmed her decision to grant asylum to former Peruvian Prime Minister Betssy Chavez, Peru’s government, led by Foreign Minister Hugo de Zela, announced […]
1 Shot Dead During Anti-Government Protests in Peru
PERU – At least 1 protester was shot dead during overnight anti-government protests in Peru, where thousands took to the streets on the country’s capital Lima. The Ombudsman’s Office confirmed the death Thursday and reported over 100 injuries, including 78 police officers and 24 protesters, adding that several arrests were made. The disturbances began Wednesday […]
Bernie Navarro Appointed as United States Ambassador to Peru
USA – On Thursday, Donald Trump announced the appointment of Bernie Navarro to become the next United States ambassador to Peru. “Bernie is a Highly Respected Leader in Real Estate Finance and Economic Recovery,” Trump said on his Truth Social platform, highlighting Navarro’s service as chairman of the Board of Trustees at Miami Dade College, […]