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PPK Threatens to Withdraw his Resignation if Congress Refuses to Accept His Terms
Kuczynski was unhappy with a draft of the Congressional resolution that would accept his resignation, but which including very damning accusations against his presidency and his government; among other things he is called "traitor to the…
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Trump Still Plans to Attend the Summit of the Americas
Trump will attend, despite the fact that Kuczynski announced his resignation 20 months after taking office, following denunciations of the Fujimorist Popular Force party over a supposed purchase of votes from legislators to avoid his…
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In farewell message, Peruâs president pleads âIâm not a corrupt personâ
 In a two page letter, Peruâs president said he was innocent of all wrongdoings credited to him in the Odebrecht scandal and criticized the disclosure of allegedly âflawed reportsâ
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Peruvian President Kuczynski’s Resignation: Victory for Keiko Fujimori
In the wake of the resignation of the president, Vice President MartĂn Vizcarra will assume power and complete the presidential term until 2021; otherwise, the President of the Congress would be in charge, who must call elections within a…
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Peru exhibits metal spheres fallen from sky, says likely from Russian craft
The spheres fell in a rural area more than 1,000 kilometers (800 miles) south of Lima on the Bolivian border, a researcher with the Conida Superintendency of Astrophysics, Walter Guevara, told EFE.
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Controversy in Peru over Fujimori Pardon Continues: Prime Minister Accused of “Secret…
Español Controversy continues in Peru following the pardon issued by President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski to former President Alberto Fujimori, who was charged with crimes against humanity in 2001. The opposition party Nuevo PerĂș has since…
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Over 200 Peruvian Intellectuals Slam President for Pardoning Ex-Dictator Fujimori
EspañolPeruvian President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski may have avoided impeachment, but he still faces heavy criticism for pardoning former President Alberto Fujimori, who was convicted of murder, kidnapping and corruption.
The decision to…
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Peru Plunges into Political Crisis after President Pardons Ex-Dictator Fujimori
Español Peru faces one of the tensest political situations in recent years. President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski was facing possible impeachment that had the country polarized, and now it's polarized over the recent pardon of former…
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Peruvian President Kuczynski Narrowly Escapes Impeachment in Congress
EspañolAfter a debate that lasted more than 14 hours, congressmen in Peru voted not to impeach President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski.
With 78 votes in favor, 19 against and 21 abstentions, Congress decided Kuczynski should remain in office…
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What’s Ahead for Peru Should President Kuczynski Be Impeached?
Español Peruvian President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski has not had his best month, as he continues to face the possibility of being removed from office due to his connection to the Brazilian construction company Odebrecht, which offered…
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Embattled Peruvian President Kuczynski Claims Opposition Seeks to Govern Despite Losing Elections
Español Peruvian President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski said that attempts made by Congress to pressure him into resigning are an "assault on the constitutional order and an attempt to cause a presidential vacancy."
During an interview last…
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President of Peru Refuses to Resign over Odebrecht Bribes Scandal
Español President of Peru Pedro Pablo Kuczynski strengthened his denial against accusations that he had ties to a corruption scandal involving the Brazilian construction company, Odebrecht. He said he wants to release his bank records…
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