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Peru:Announcement of former president’s candidacy sparks controversy

Published on: July 15, 2024
12:02

Lima, Jul 15 (Prensa Latina) The announcement of the presidential candidacy of ex president Alberto Fujimori today sparked immediate questioning from jurists and political analysts who consider it legally unfeasible.

Peruvian president supports one-China principle

Published on: July 9, 2024
07:43

Lima, Jul 9 (Prensa Latina) Peruvian President Dina Boluarte highlighted her recent visit to China, where she ratified Peru's commitment to the one-China principle at a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Neoliberal leader Fujimori declares receiving illicit funds

Published on: July 8, 2024
16:44

Lima, Jul 8 (Prensa Latina) Peruvian Prosecutor Jose Perez requested a 20 years and 10 months sentence for neoliberal leader Keiko Fujimori, and he declared on Monday that she knew about the illicit funds for her electoral campaigns, the charge for which she is being tried.

Foreign policy, lunar mission and heavy rains mark week in China

Published on: June 29, 2024
08:26

Beijing, Jun 29 (Prensa Latina) The celebrations on the 70th anniversary of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, Peruvian President Dina Boluarte's visit, the lunar probe's return to Earth, and heavy rains have marked the week ending on Saturday in China.

Peruvian Ombudsman warns against possible rise in water prices

Published on: June 12, 2024
15:02

Lima, Jun 12 (Prensa Latina) The Peruvian Ombudsman's Office called Wednesday for the suspension of a government project that would lead to a rise of over 700 percent in the rates for state drinking water services.

Minister criticized for suggesting presidential re-election in Peru

Published on: June 12, 2024
14:34

Lima, Jun 12 (Prensa Latina) Education Minister Morgan Quero continued to receive criticism and sarcasm on Wednesday for suggesting to re-elect President Dina Boluarte when the president's rejection is almost unanimous in the polls.

Peruvian Gov’t congratulates Mexico’s President-elect

Published on: June 3, 2024
15:59

Lima, Jun 3 (Prensa Latina) The Peruvian Government congratulated on Monday Mexico's President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum on her resounding victory in the general elections held on Sunday in that country.

President of Peru to be questioned for another investigation

Published on: May 28, 2024
08:42

Lima, May 28 (Prensa Latina) Peruvian President Dina Boluarte will be questioned by the Prosecutor's Office as part of the investigation opened against her for alleged obstruction of justice after she was reported to Parliament on bribery charges.

Former Peruvian FM demands Cuba’s removal from US SSOT list

Published on: May 22, 2024
13:09

Lima, May 22 (Prensa Latina) Former Peruvian Foreign Minister Héctor Béjar said on Wednesday that the United States must remove Cuba from its State Sponsor of Terrorism (SSOT) list, and pointed out that Washington lacks the moral authority to make such a qualification.

Opposition parliamentary bench gathers signatures to impeach Boluarte

Published on: May 14, 2024
21:57

Lima, May 14 (Prensa Latina) An opposition parliamentary bloc began on Tuesday gathering signatures for a motion to impeach Peruvian President Dina Boluarte, amid a persistent political crisis.

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