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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.

Reuters · Dec 14, 2022

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

The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2022

Machu Picchu rail link halted as ‘volatile’ Peru protests escalate

The Peruvian tourist board has set up an online form for stranded travellers

The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2022

Peru explodes into fiery protest as anger over political crises ignites

As Peru careers from one political crisis to another, the country has exploded in protest, with at least seven dead in the last week and the smoke of fires and tear gas hanging over city streets. A way out seems distant.

Reuters · Dec 13, 2022

Peru's ousted President Castillo challenges detention

Peru’s ousted President Pedro Castillo says he is being “unjustly and arbitrarly detained” and thanked his supporters for their “effort and fight” since he was taken into custody last week

The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2022

After Mexico president backs Peru's Castillo, Boluarte to call leaders

Peru's new president, Dina Boluarte, moved to ease diplomatic tensions on Tuesday, saying she would talk with regional leaders who have come to her jailed predecessor's defense, after her Mexican counterpart announced a pause in relations with Peru.

Reuters · Dec 13, 2022

Afternoon Update: Details emerge of shocking Queensland police ambush; Violet Coco granted bail; and Ardern’s hot mic

Tributes flow from state and federal leaders after two police officers and a civilian die in shooting

The Guardian - AU · Dec 13, 2022

Peru’s Castillo calls new president a ‘usurper’ as protest death toll reaches seven

Ousted president calls successor Dina Boluarte the ‘snot and slobber of the coup-mongering right’ in a letter written behind bars

The Guardian - US · Dec 12, 2022

2 coups (failed) and random speculation

Could there be anything more ridiculous than last week's failed coup attempt in Peru?

Bangkok Post · Dec 12, 2022

Peru's jailed ex-leader Castillo slams successor as 'usurper' as protests simmer

Peru's jailed former president Pedro Castillo, ousted in an impeachment trial last week and arrested, said on Monday he had been "kidnapped" and humiliated, slamming his successor and former vice president Dina Boluarte as a "usurper".

Reuters · Dec 12, 2022