Peruvian National to Face Narcotics Import Charges in New Jersey Federal Court
NEWARK, N.J. — A Peruvian citizen extradited to the United States on charges of narcotics importation conspiracy and attempt made his initial court appearance in Newark federal court on Friday, according to…
Peruvian court opens door to legally recognize same-sex couples
LIMA (Reuters) – A Peruvian high court has ordered same-sex unions to be legally registered in public records, marking a victory for the LGBTQ community in a country that has been reluctant…
Conservative Peruvian groups march for peace ahead of fresh protests
LIMA (Reuters) – Thousands of Peruvians took the streets calling for peace on Tuesday, a day before fresh protests are expected following clashes caused by the ouster of former President Pedro Castillo…
Ousted Peruvian President Castillo calls his detention ‘political revenge’
By Marco Aquino LIMA (Reuters) – Former Peruvian President Pedro Castillo, who is being held for 18 months in pre-trial detention after attempting to illegally dissolve Congress, said on Wednesday he was…
Peruvian electoral jury gives provisional OK for late 2023 elections
LIMA (Reuters) – The head of Peru’s electoral jury on Tuesday gave Congress the provisional green light to bring forward a general election to the end of 2023, amid deadly protests over…
Latin American leftist bloc closes ranks behind deposed Peruvian president
HAVANA (Reuters) – A bloc of left-wing countries meeting in Havana on Wednesday closed ranks in support of the ousted former president of Peru, Pedro Castillo, amid protests and roadblocks in the…
EXCLUSIVE: Peruvian Embassy Has ‘No Idea’ Who Its President Is Following Attempted Coup
EXCLUSIVE: Peruvian Embassy Has ‘No Idea’ Who Its President Is Following Attempted Coup Arjun Singh on December 7, 2022 Peruvian President Pedro Castillo’s attempt to dissolve his country’s Congress before a vote…
Peruvian lawmakers elect new legislative leader from opposition party
LIMA (Reuters) – Peruvian lawmakers on Monday elected a new head of Congress from an opposition party, after his predecessor was ousted over influence peddling allegations and amid tensions with left-wing President…
Peruvian ethnic nationalist leader who led uprising is released from prison
LIMA (Reuters) – The Peruvian leader of a failed 2005 ethnic nationalist uprising was released from prison on Saturday after serving a sentence for leading the rebellion, roiling Peru with the possibility…
Intruder at Peruvian ambassador’s house fatally shot by Secret Service
WASHINGTON – U.S. Secret Service officers fatally shot an intruder at the Peruvian ambassador’s residence after a confrontation on Wednesday morning following a reported burglary attempt, authorities said. The ambassador, Oswaldo de…
Increased mining supply pushing Peruvian currency higher -cenbank
LIMA – A greater supply of dollars from the mining sector in Peru – the world’s No. 2 copper producer – is pushing up the local sol currency, which has risen around…
Peruvian economy’s outlook very uncertain, downside risks prevail, says IMF
– The outlook for Peru’s economy is “very uncertain and downside risks prevail” despite a strong rebound in gross domestic product growth (GDP) last year, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said in…
Peruvian community blocks road used by MMG copper mine, source says
By Marcelo Rochabrun LIMA – A community in the Peruvian Andes has blocked a key transport road used by MMG’s Las Bambas copper mine, a source close to the Chinese company said…
Two Peruvian Nationals Plead Guilty to Defrauding Thousands of Spanish-Speaking U.S. Immigrants
Two Peruvian nationals responsible for operating a series of call centers in Peru that defrauded Spanish-speaking U.S. residents by falsely threatening them with arrest, deportation and other legal consequences pleaded guilty to…
Peruvian Woman Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison for Smuggling Seven Kilos of Cocaine into United States through Newark Airport
NEWARK, N.J. – A Peruvian woman was sentenced today to 30 months in prison for smuggling approximately seven kilograms of cocaine into the United States from Peru, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A.…
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