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Peru landslides: Heavy rain putting thousands of people at risk

Heavy rain is causing a large number of landslides across Peru, putting thousands of lives at risk. The collapse of hillsides is not uncommon during the rainy season, but a cyclone and warmer sea waters are making matters worse. Al Jazeera’s Mariana Sanchez has more from Lima, Peru. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Peru #landslides #Flee #Mud #Lima #Weather #Destruction

Peru’s economy: Anti-government protests disrupt supply chains

Anti-government protests in Peru have affected all sectors of the economy, causing severe losses. Tourism and food supplies are in short supply due to roadblocks. Despite efforts by security forces to clear the streets, officials fear the long-term effect on the economy and workers worry about making ends meet. Al Jazeera’s Mariana Sanchez reports. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Peru #economiccrisis

Peru roadblocks resume as president urges ‘peace, calm, unity’

Anti-government demonstrations and roadblocks have resumed in Peru after a two-week pause as the South American nation continues to reel from last month’s impeachment, arrest and detention of former President Pedro Castillo. Peruvian protesters on Wednesday used stones and burning tyres to barricade main routes in the southern regions of Puno, Cusco, Apurimac and Arequipa, as well as in Junin, a department in the centre of the country. The crowds chanted for the removal of President Dina Boluarte, who took over on December 7 after the country’s opposition-held Congress overwhelmingly voted to remove Castillo. Al Jazeera’s Mariana Sanchez reports from the Andean city of Ayacucho, Peru. Subscribe to our channel: […]

Peru’s new president reshuffles cabinet as Mexico ties tested

Peru’s new president, Dina Boluarte, has announced a partial cabinet reshuffle, hours after legislators tentatively endorsed a plan to move elections forward in a bid to quell protests that began after the impeachment of Boluarte’s predecessor. In a ceremony on Wednesday at the presidential palace, Boluarte named lawyer Alberto Otarola as Peru’s new prime minister. She also announced new defence and interior ministers. Alex Contreras was kept on as economy minister, and Oscar Vera will stay on as the minister of energy and mines. Al Jazeera’s Mariana Sanchez reports from Lima, Peru. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: […]

Peru’s former President Castillo ‘wants violence to end’

A lawyer for Peru’s former President Pedro Castillo has told Al Jazeera he is willing to give up his demand to be reinstated if it will stop protests that have swept the country. Castillo was impeached and arrested on charges of rebellion and conspiracy this month. Protesters have been demanding his release and early elections. Al Jazeera’s @JohnHolman reports from Lima, Peru. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Peru #political crisis

Peru president urges Congress to approve early polls amid unrest

Peru’s embattled President Dina Boluarte has exhorted the country’s Congress to bring forward general elections, as nationwide anti-government protests continue following the removal of President Pedro Castillo last week. In a national address on Saturday, Boluarte slammed Congress, which on Friday failed to muster enough votes to approve her proposal for a constitutional amendment that would have pushed up elections, originally scheduled for 2026, to December 2023. Al Jazeera’s John Holman reports from Lima, Peru. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ #Peru #PeruCongress #PeruPoliticalCrisis #DinaBoluarte #AlJazeeraEnglish

Political crisis and unrest affect Peru’s economy

The unrest in Peru is disrupting food supplies and the economy. A quarter of the population already lives in poverty. According to the United Nations, food security in the country is among the worst in Latin America. Al Jazeera’s John Holman has more from Lima, Peru. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Peru #Protests #Economy #EconomicCrisis #EconomicCrisis #UnitedNations

‘Don’t shoot!’: Protests grip Peru amid political turmoil

In Peru, the government has declared a five-day curfew in 15 regions across the country. That comes after the Supreme Court’s decision to keep former President Pedro Castillo in detention for the next 18 months. At least 14 people have been killed in week-long protests that were sparked by the country’s political crisis. Al Jazeera’s Mariana Sanchez reports from Lima, Peru. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Peru #Politics #Protest #Elections #Government

Peru declares nationwide state of emergency as crisis deepens

Peru has declared a nationwide state of emergency, amid a week of protest and political upheaval following the removal and detention of former President Pedro Castillo. Peruvian defence minister Alberto Otarola announced the new 30-day measure, which he said involved “the suspension of freedom of movement and assembly” and could include a curfew, on Wednesday due to “acts of vandalism and violence”, including roadblocks. “The National Police with the support of the Armed Forces will ensure the control throughout the national territory of personal property and, above all, strategic infrastructure and the safety and wellbeing of all Peruvians,” the minister said. Al Jazeera’s Mariana Sanchez reports from Lima, Peru. Subscribe […]

Peru judge denies ex-President Castillo’s bid to end detention

Peru’s Defence Minister has declared a state of emergency on highways and called in the military to protect key infrastructure. The move aims to stop blockades set up by protesters angry about the removal of the former president. They want Pedro Castillo freed from jail. He is accused of an attempted coup and was arrested last week. At least seven people have been killed in the unrest. Al Jazeera’s @MarianaSanchez reports from Lima, Peru. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Peru #protests #politics