Dina Boluarte

Argentina said the Chavista leader clings to his position ‘by imposing himself through fear, aggression, murder and prison.’ Other large countries, on the political left and right, also refused to recognize him as a legitimate leader

The head of the Parliament’s Legal and Constitutional Office hired prostitutes as consultants and offered them to senior officials, according to the investigation. His top aide, a 28-year-old who was in charge of recruiting them, was killed by hitmen in the middle of the street

A news investigation says the president avoided informing Congress and delegating her functions while she was away, technically leaving the presidency without a leader

Dina Boluarte faces corruption allegations after being seen at official events wearing luxury watches beyond her means

‘Unlike China and Russia, we consider that civil society and a free media are indispensable, especially now, as in the last decade support for democracy has declined,’ says the diplomat in conversation with EL PAÍS

Dina Boluarte is being preliminarily investigated for possessing an undisclosed collection of luxury watches since she came to power in July 2021 as vice president and Social Inclusion minister, and then as president in December 2022

Dina Boluarte has asked for the resignation of Alberto Otárola, according to different sources. The woman recorded in the tapes, however, argues that it is a plot orchestrated by the president’s brother

The release of Alberto Fujimori, the anniversary of Pedro Castillo’s self-coup, the suspension of the nation’s top prosecutor and Dina Boluarte’s first year in power have sparked a new cycle of protests

No injuries or arrests were reported as the planned four days of protests begin

This week marks the one-year anniversary since former President Pedro Castillo — now imprisoned — attempted to seize power in a ‘self-coup.’ Instability continues to reign in the South American country, which has had four presidents over the last four Christmases

Kenty Aguirre was beaten by agents during the most recent demonstrations, when he was recording an arrest. He intends to sue the officers for torture and abuse of authority

A letter from 15 congresspeople to Secretary of State Antony Blinken, to which EL PAÍS has had exclusive access, expresses ‘serious concerns about growing threats to human rights, democracy and rule of law’

With demonstrations estimated in 59 provinces, the march in Lima reaches Congress for the first time

The vice president of Luminate talks about the crisis of representation, legitimacy and information affecting democracy in the region, but expresses optimism for the future

Mexico “will keep open diplomatic channels of communication to benefit both societies, and also expresses hope that a democratic agreement can be reached soon”

Dina Boluarte’s request to Congress comes as social unrest continues to spread. A protester died in the capital this weekend, bringing the national death toll to 58

Nearly 7,000 officers were stationed in the center of Lima, where student and worker demonstrations descended into clashes with the police

There were 417 visitors stuck at the site and unable to get out, more than 300 of them foreigners, the tourism minister said

Thousands of people are pouring into the capital from all corners of the country to demand an end to protester deaths and ask for Dina Boluarte’s resignation

The concentration of protesters in Lima reflects how the capital has started to see more anti-government demonstrations in recent days

Authorities decree a curfew in Puno, where a police officer was burned to death inside his patrol car. The government says it will not allow these demonstrators into Lima. At least 46 people have died in a month

After Peru expelled Mexican Ambassador Pablo Monroy for interfering in domestic affairs, López Obrador accused the Andean country of being “undemocratic.” Meanwhile, the family of Pedro Castillo – the jailed former Peruvian president – has been granted asylum in Mexico

With the exception of a couple of interim presidents who held office briefly, the rest of the country’s modern leaders have suffered tragic fates, including jail terms, exile, or death by suicide

Thousands of Peruvians are calling for new elections after Pedro Castillo’s failed self-coup plunged the country into chaos. At least 22 people have been killed in the clashes

Two ministers have resigned following the deaths of 21 protestors, while the Peruvian Congress voted down a proposal hold early elections