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Australian tourists stranded near Machu Picchu as civil unrest sweeps Peru

The Department of Foreign Affairs confirms 171 Australians have so far contacted its embassy in Lima seeking assistance as tourists become stranded near Peru's Machu Picchu ruins during violent protest across the country.

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Peru's president rules out resigning, asks for early vote

Peruvian President Dina Boluarte ruled out resigning and insisted with the need to bring forward presidential elections a day after congress voted against the proposal, rejecting a government attempt to alleviate the political crisis started with the impeachment of former leader Pedro Castillo.

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Peru's new president, Dina Boluarte, appeals for calm amid protests

Almost since the moment last week when Dina Boluarte took over from ousted leader Pedro Castillo to become Peru's first female president, she has appealed for calm and a chance to govern, insisting that the caretaker job came to her out of circumstance, not personal ambition.

France 24

Peru's accidental president fails to quell protests

It might be the world’s shortest political honeymoon

The Independent UK

Mexican president slams Peru's state of emergency, blasts U.S. official

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Friday criticized a state of emergency imposed in Peru to tackle violent protests and slammed the U.S. ambassador to Lima for meeting the South American country's new leader.

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Castillo’s Ouster Is Not the End of Peru’s Political Crisis

The unfortunate truth is that Peru’s political crisis will likely get worse before it gets better.

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Peru imposes curfews as death toll doubles amid protests

Peru imposed curfew orders in parts of the country to try to contain violent demonstrations as clashes between protesters and police in the southern city of Ayacucho left seven people dead and more than 50 injured.

Tribune News Service

Peru ministers resign after protest deaths as new government wobbles

Pressure rose on Peru's fledgling government on Friday as two Cabinet members resigned following deadly protests that have rocked the country since former President Pedro Castillo's removal from office and arrest last week.

Reuters

A Peruvian judge has ordered 18 months detention for ousted President Pedro Castillo

The judge's decision came a day after the government declared a police state as it struggles to calm the violence in impoverished Andean regions that were the base of support for Castillo.

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Peru judge orders former President Pedro Castillo to remain in detention for 18 months

Castillo must remain in custody as authorities build their rebellion case against him, judge rules.

Axios

Peruvian court approves extended pre-trial detention for Castillo

Peru's former President Pedro Castillo will remain behind bars during 18 months of pre-trial detention, a judicial panel within the Supreme Court ruled on Thursday, after the ex-leader was ousted last week by lawmakers and arrested on rebellion charges.

Reuters

Former Peru president ordered to remain in custody for 18 months as protest death toll rises

Country’s human rights office calls for armed forces to cease the use of firearms and teargas

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Castillo jail term extended as Peru protest death toll hits 15

Peruvian ex-President Pedro Castillo's pre-trial detention in prison was extended to 18 months on Thursday, amid a deepening diplomatic spat with left-leaning countries opposed to his removal and as deadly protests extended into a second week.

The Independent UK

Judge to rule on Castillo's detention amid Peru protests

A judge in Peru is deciding whether ousted President Pedro Castillo will remain in custody while authorities build their rebellion case against him with a positive ruling expected to ignite further protests

Reuters

Latin American leftist bloc closes ranks behind deposed Peruvian president

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 South American nation that have left at least eight dead.

Reuters

Peru protests snarl supply routes to key mines, industry body says

A wave of political protests in Peru related to the ouster of former leader Pedro Castillo is affecting supply routes to key copper mines in the Andean nation, the world's no. 2 producer of the red metal, raising a potential risk to production.

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The Independent UK

A timeline of events in Peru since the president's ouster

A brief timeline of the political crisis that resulted in the ouster of a president and the imposition of a police state in Peru

Tribune News Service

Peru to declare 30-day emergency to curb widespread unrest

Peru is set to declare a nationwide 30-day state of emergency, suspending basic rights, in a bid to restore order amid widespread unrest, Defense Minister Alberto Otarola said Wednesday.

The Guardian - US

Peru declares 30-day state of emergency amid protests at president’s arrest

Measure will suspend free movement over Christmas holidays as supporters of ousted Pedro Castillo take to the streets

The Independent UK

Peru's new government gives military new power amid protests

Peru’s new government has declared 30-day national emergency amid violent protests following the ouster of President Pedro Castillo

Reuters

Peru's Boluarte: General elections could be moved forward to December 2023

Peru's new president Dina Boluarte on Wednesday said it was possible that the country's general elections could be moved forward to December 2023.

Reuters

Peru declares state of emergency, seeks 18-months jail for Castillo

Peru announced a nationwide state of emergency on Wednesday, granting police special powers and limiting freedoms including the right to assembly, after a week of fiery protests that have left at least eight dead.

The Independent UK

Is it safe to travel to Peru amid the anti-government protests?

Official guidance covers where the protests are happening and how travel plans are being affected

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