Right-wing Keiko Fujimori holds narrow lead in Peru presidential election
Voters chose from 35 presidential candidates, including a comedian, a media baron and a political dynasty heiress.
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Heavy rains, deadly floods hit southern Peru; thousands seek shelter
Torrential downpours cause deadly mudslides, while more than 700 districts across country declare states of emergency.
Peru appoints Jose Maria Balcazar as president, ninth leader in a decade
The new president will serve on an interim basis until a new executive is sworn in after April’s general election.
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Peru impeaches President Jose Jeri over corruption allegations
Peru’s Congress has ousted President Jose Jeri just four months into his term over multiple corruption allegations.
Published On 18 Feb 2026
Peru’s Congress votes to impeach President Jose Jeri in government shake-up
Jeri is the latest in a series of Peruvian presidents to be removed from office by an act of Congress.
Peru to debate removal of President Jose Jeri four months into his term
The debate comes as Jeri, who is not running for re-election, faces allegations of bribery and influence-peddling.
Peru approves emergency overhaul of state oil firm Petroperu
The move opens key assets to private investment and comes as Petroperu faces mounting losses and debt.
Peruvian municipal officials say three killed in attack on informal mine
Local officials say the death toll could rise as seven people are missing following the attack on New Year’s Eve.
Train crash near Peru’s Machu Picchu kills driver, injures dozens
Train conductor killed in collision on rail line serving the famed archaeological site, authorities say.
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Meet the US’s drug running friends: A history of narcotics involvement
Trump claims to be cracking down on drug gangs in Venezuela but pardoned a Honduran drug lord serving time in the US.
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Peru to declare state of emergency to block Chile border crossings
The announcement comes as undocumented people flee neighbouring Chile in anticipation of an immigration crackdown.
