Politics

Ex-President Toledo Wins Bail in U.S.

U.S. Judge rules Ex-President Alejandro Toledo be released on bail while the process for his extradition to Peru for corruption charges continues.

Peru’s Economy: Minister Sees Growth Despite Political Turmoil

Peru's Minister of Economy and Finance states that the country's growth for 2019 was at 3%. The country's is solid despite the current political crisis.

Martin Vizcarra’s Call for Vote of Confidence Explained

President Martin Vizcarra's call for a vote of confidence would empower him to dismiss lawmakers if it is denied.After opposition lawmakers shelved the proposal...

President of Peru Martín Vizcarra continues to promote new elections

Martín Vizcarra, President of Perú, once again defended his proposal to hold early general elections in 2020.

Supreme Court of Peru postpones the release of Keiko Fujimori

The Supreme Court of Peru suspended the decision on the release of Keiko Fujimori, leader of the Fuerza Popular political party.

President Vizcarra says that it is possible to hold general elections in 2020

President Martín Vizcarra said to the press that it is possible to hold general elections in Peru in 2020 even though many don’t believe it can be done, according to El Peruano.

President Vizcarra promotes a referendum to hold elections one year earlier

During the annual Fiestas Patrias celebration in Peru, President Martín Vizcarra announced a referendum to hold general elections on July 28, 2020, a year earlier.

Alejandro Toledo Could Arrive In Peru In 8 Months

Criminal lawyer César Nakazaki estimated that former President Alejandro Toledo could return to Peru in a maximum period of eight months after he was arrested in the United States "by extradition order" last Tuesday.

Nadine Heredia’s House Is Searched For The Odebrecht Case

Nadine Heredia’s House Is Searched For The Odebrecht Case

Jorge Barata Confirmed Contributions From Odebrecht To Electoral Campaigns In Peru

On the first day of interrogations in Curitiba, Brazil, former Odebrecht superintendent in Peru, Jorge Barata, declared that he had direct contact with the...

New Judge Appointed For Keiko Fujimori’s Money Laundering Case

The Judicial Branch of Peru appointed Judge Víctor Zúñiga as the new person in charge of the case that investigates the alleged crime of...