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Sibling rivalry splits Peru Opposition, Kenji Fujimori toys with informant role
In what is seen as a “counterattack”, Kenji Fujimori said that he is willing to be a witness for the ongoing corruption investigations which his sister, Keiko, could be immersed. Kenji has an ax to grind against his sister, and used these…
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A Tsunami Called Odebrecht
The recent resignation of Pedro Pablo Kuczynski of the presidency of Peru, after only 19 months in office, has returned the Odebrecht scandal in Latin America to the front pages, although the widespread corruption has long been a focal…
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The engineer Martín Vizcarra swears as the new president of Peru
The new Peruvian president entered the Congress Chamber accompanied by the second vice president, Mercedes Aráoz, and was received with applause from all the parliamentary groups, which have offered to support the country's governance.
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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, Peru’s president pleads “I’m not a corrupt person”
In a two page letter, Peru’s president said he was innocent of all wrongdoings credited to him in the Odebrecht scandal and criticized the disclosure of allegedly “flawed reports”
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Peruvian President Kuczynski’s Resignation: Victory for Keiko Fujimori
In the wake of the resignation of the president, Vice President Martín 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 Perú 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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