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Odebrecht scandal: former president jailed

A judge orders prison time for former Peruvian President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski who is accused to taking bribes from Brazilian construction company Odebrecht

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Latin America and Odebrecht: a corruption scandal that rocked its core

From Mexico to Argentina, the Odebrecht corruption scandal has rocked Latin America to its core.

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Peru’s ex-president Garcia dies after shooting himself to avoid arrest

"This morning a dramatic accident took place: the president took the decision to shoot a bullet (in the head)," his lawyer, Erasmo Reyna, told journalists outside the hospital.

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Bolt races against a motorcycle taxi and wins

Eight-time Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt competed against a motorcycle taxi on a boardwalk in the Peruvian capital on Tuesday, and won.

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Peru installs military bases to protect the Amazon from ill

The South American nation has declared war on the illegal mining that has devastated large areas of the Amazon region.

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Peru police dress as Santa and the Three Wise Men

A police officer drove around Lima in Peru on a motorcycle dressed as Santa Claus

25 December 2018

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The endurance cyclist who slept in a Mexico prison

Romanian-Canadian adventurer Radu Paltineannu cycled 34,000 kms across the Americas. ALong the way he slept in some pretty unusual places: an Alaskan wooden church, a Mexican prison cell and a Bolivian volcano top among others.

10 September 2018

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Venezuela: exodus of migrants heading towards a "crisis moment"

That's according to the United Nations migration agency. Peru has tightened its border controls as Venezuelans flee over the high inflation nearly reaching 1 million percent

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Venezuelans request asylum in Peru as UN warns of a 'crisis moment'

Hundreds of Venezuelans have requested asylum in Peru, just hours after the country tightened its entry requirements, while UN's migration agency says Venezuela is heading for the same refugee "crisis moment" seen in the Mediterranean in 2015.

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Peru tightens entry requirements for Venezuelans

Venezuelan migrants fleeing their nations economic and humanitarian crisis will need a passport to enter the country. Previously, Venezuelans were able to enter Peru with only their national ID cards

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World Cup: Peru defeat Australia in 2-0 victory

Peru defeat Australia in a 2-0 victory.

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France fight off Peru for 1-0 victory

France and Peru meet at the Ekaterinburg Arena in Group C for the second round of fixtures.

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World Cup 2018: Denmark beats Peru 1-0 with a goal from Poulsen

Denmark and Peru face off in their first games of this year's World Cup.

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Peru: police raid homes of key opposition members

The raids follow accusations of corruption and money laundering.

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Stowaways fall from New-York bound flight

Police have not revealed the nationality or identities of the two individuals, but said they likely fainted or were ejected after takeoff

27 February 2018

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Pope visits northern Peruvian town of Trujillo

Francis, who has often warned about the effects that climate change has on the poor,

20 January 2018

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Pope condemns corruption on Peru trip

The pontiff's hard-hitting speech may have made uncomfortable listening for his host, President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski

20 January 2018

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Pope defends native Amazonian peoples

Francis decried the "pressure being exerted by big business interests" seeking petroleum, gas, lumber, and gold

19 January 2018

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'One dead, scores injured' in Peru earthquake

The magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck the southern coast of Peru on Sunday caused homes and roads to collapse, leaving one person dead and dozens injured.

14 January 2018

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World champion driver Sebastien Loeb out of Dakar rally

Loeb was forced to drop out after his vehicle fell into a sand crater injuring his co-driver. Portuguese football coach Andre Villas-Boas also withdrew after hurting his back.

11 January 2018