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8 hours ago

Jose Maria Balcazar becomes Peru's eighth president in a decade

Jose Maria Balcazar was elected Peru’s president, replacing an ousted interim leader; he will serve five months and oversee upcoming presidential and legislative elections.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Peru to debate removal of President Jose Jeri four months into his term

Peru's interim president Jose Jeri faces a congressional removal debate amid bribery and influence-peddling allegations tied to secret meetings with Chinese businessmen.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Former Peru President Pedro Castillo sentenced to 11.5 years in prison

Pedro Castillo was sentenced to 11 years, five months and 15 days in prison for attempting to dissolve Peru's Congress during a 2022 state of emergency declaration.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Peru: Ex-president Vizcarra sentenced to 14 years in prison DW 11/26/2025

Former President Martin Vizcarra has been found guilty of receiving bribes from construction firms while serving as a regional governor between 2011 and 2014. A Peruvian court on Wednesday sentenced former President Martin Vizcarra to 14 years in prison over accepting bribes while serving as a regional governor. Vizcarra, who denies the charges against him, is the latest Peruvian president to be sent to prison. Former presidents Pedro Castillo (2021-2022), Ollanta Humala (2011-2016), and Alejandro Toledo (2001-2006) are all currently behind bars at a special penitentiary for former leaders in Lima.
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