Peru’s acting president José Jerí ousted due to corruption accusations
Peru’s interim president was removed from office on Tuesday amid corruption allegations, a move that adds to the political uncertainty as the country prepares for presidential and parliamentary elections scheduled for April. Jose Geri’s ousting is linked to an ongoing scandal called Chifagate, where he was reportedly recorded in private discussions with Chinese businessmen involved […]
Peru’s President José Jeri Declines to Resign Amid Controversy over Hidden Meetings with China
Peruvian President Stands Firm Amid Scandal Peruvian President José Gerry has announced this week that he will not resign, despite ongoing controversy surrounding undisclosed meetings with Chinese businessmen, a situation referred to as “Chifagate.” “If I had something to hide, I would resign. I’ve been truthful to the nation and haven’t committed any illegal acts. […]
Train accident near Peru’s famous Machu Picchu results in 1 death and more than 30 injuries
Train Collision in Peru Two trains carrying tourists to Peru’s iconic Machu Picchu collided on Tuesday, resulting in at least one death and around 30 injuries. Inspector Jonathan Castillo Gonzalez from the Cusco Police Department confirmed that the deceased was a railway worker. He mentioned to the Associated Press that train services connecting Machu Picchu […]
Peru’s ex-president Toledo gets more than 20 years in prison in case linked to corruption scandal
Former Peruvian President Alejandro Toledo was sentenced Monday to 20 years in prison for paying Brazilian construction giant Odebrecht millions of dollars in bribes to government officials and others in a case that has become synonymous with corruption across Latin America. Sentenced to months. Authorities accused Toledo of accepting $35 million in bribes from Odebrecht […]
Reclusive tribe attacks loggers suspected of encroaching on their land in Peru’s Amazon
Members of Peru’s isolated Mashco Piro ethnic group recently used bows and arrows to attack loggers they suspected of encroaching on their territory in the Amazon, local indigenous groups said. FENAMAD, which represents 39 indigenous communities in the Cusco and Madre de Dios regions, said on Monday it believes illegal logging is taking place in […]