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COPA LIBERTADORES

Fans lose out again in last-minute Libertadores final switch

09-11-2019 11:58 The one-off Copa Libertadores final already excluded loyal supporters from the chance of seeing their heroes in action in the biggest game of the year. This latest switch only rubs that fact even harder.

by Dan Edwards

ANALYSIS

Protests engulf Latin America, but don’t oversimplify, experts say

26-10-2019 12:50 There’s no simple explanation for the turbulence, analysts say, despite thematic undercurrents of economic equality, lack of social mobility and political disenfranchisement.

by Carly Graf

BLOOMBERG

Is the world economy sliding into first recession since 2009?

15-10-2019 09:11 The global economy is wobbling and whether it topples over is the big question in financial markets, executive suites and the corridors of power.

Literature

Vargas Llosa returns to Latin American history with new novel

08-10-2019 18:56 Nobel Literature Prize-winning Peruvian author releases his new novel this week 'Tiempo recios.'

CRISIS IN ECUADOR

Argentina slams Maduro, offers 'strong support' for Ecuador's Moreno

08-10-2019 17:29 Seven Latin American governments, including Argentina, offer 'strong support' for under-fire Ecuador President Lenín Moreno, who is facing large protests over rising fuel prices. Nations criticise 'any action' by Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro intended to 'destabilise' government.

ELECTION 2019

Alberto Fernández heads to Bolivia, Peru to meet leaders

19-09-2019 19:37 Frente de Todos frontrunner will meet with presidents Evo Morales and Martín Vizcarra for talks during two-day trip.

BIRD FLU

Importing of Chilean turkey meat restricted after discovery of bird flu

11-09-2019 16:13 Imports to Argentina, Peru and Hong Kong restricted. Outbreak of a low-pathogenic avian influenza (LPAI) virus is under control, the Chilean State Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG) reported Wednesday.

IN HIS OWN WORDS

Pichetto calls Argentina "sick" for allowing deported Peruvian woman to return

05-09-2019 15:02 "A drug-trafficking, criminal Peruvian woman was sentenced, completed her punishment and was expelled. Now the entire world is in solidarity with the Peruvian woman. It’s incredible,” declares President Macri's running-mate.

2020 OLYMPICS

Argentina's surfers hoping to make waves at Olympics

02-08-2019 13:24 Argentine surfers hope to challenge powerhouse surfing teams from the United States and Australia at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

CORRUPTION IN PERU

Peru president urges elections to end 'institutional crisis'

29-07-2019 15:30 Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra, facing massive resistance from the country's legislature over anti-corruption reforms, said that "Peru is screaming out for a new beginning."

Copa América

Brazil beats Peru to win 1st Copa América title since 2007

08-07-2019 19:41 The final score was 3-1 and veteran Dani Alves was voted player of the tournament.

Copa América

Peru upsets Chile and will face Brazil in Copa América final

04-07-2019 12:29 The Peruvian side, which was in danger of being eliminated in the group stage, beat Chile 3-0.

CHILDCARE

Nestlé, other multinationals pushed baby formula in Peru despite ban

11-06-2019 10:11 Multinational firms pushed expensive baby formula to low-income community near Peru's capital, despite the country's ban against aggressive marketing of such products, study published Monday reveals.

BLOOMBERG

'Staggering' Venezuelan exodus jumps to four million citizens

07-06-2019 14:02 Exodus from crisis-stricken nation has reached a “staggering” pace, climbing from 695,000 people in all of 2015 to over one million people since last November, watchdogs groups reveal in new report.

CRISIS IN VENEZUELA

Peru toughens entry rules as influx of Venezuelan migrants grows

07-06-2019 08:00 More than 700,000 Venezuelan migrants entered Peru since 2017, putting public services under pressure and increasing competition for jobs.

NEW NATURAL WONDER

Tourists flocking to Peru's newfound 'Rainbow Mountain'

02-05-2018 12:32 It's only within the last five years that the natural wonder has been discovered by the outside world, but environmentalists are already concerned about the stunning landscape.

CORRUPTION ALLEGATIONS

Peru ex-president Humala, wife leave jail ahead of trial

01-05-2018 17:05 Humala and Nadine Heredia, who allegedly received millions of dollars in illegal campaign donations from Brazilian construction giant Odebrecht ahead of the 2011 election, had been in prison since July 2017.

PRODUCTION MINISTER RESIGNS

Peru's new president loses minister to scandal – after only a month in office

25-04-2018 16:58 Production Minister Daniel Cordova resigned after being recorded offering to sack his deputy minister to prevent a strike.

SUMMIT OF THE AMERICAS

Macri set to heavily criticise Maduro as nations line up against Venezuela

14-04-2018 08:36 President expected to strongly criticise Venezuelan president ahead of controversial elections in May. With Donald Trump absent, US Vice-President leads Washington’s attempts to post united front against Maduro administration.

SUMMIT OF THE AMERICAS

Latin America takes Donald Trump's summit snub in stride

11-04-2018 13:08 Region brushes off decision, reflecting some of the unease generated by Trump's anti-immigrant rhetoric and growing economic self-confidence in a region long resentful of Washington's dominance.

PERU IN POLITICAL CRISIS

PPK undone by corruption he vowed to end

24-03-2018 09:45 The sweeping Odebrecht bribery scandal has claimed its highest-ranking politician yet, Peru’s President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski, who announced his resignation in an address to the nation on Wednesday.

EDITORIAL

Editorial: Questions, corruption and cautionary tales

24-03-2018 09:20 The main story of Kuczynski’s downfall is the Odebrecht scandal but it also carries a cautionary tale, one which the Mauricio Macri administration in particular should heed.

PRESIDENT VIZCARRA

Peru's VP to step into void left by president's resignation

23-03-2018 14:20 Kuczynski stepped down when it became clear he could not survive the impeachment vote, over his links to Brazil's construction giant Odebrecht.

Bribery scandal fallout reaches new heights

Peruvian President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski offers resignation

21-03-2018 17:52 After damning videos surfaced of PPK supporters trying to bribe members of Congress ahead of a Thursday impeachment vote surfaced yesterday, the pressure proved too much.

IMPEACHMENT PUSH

Pressure builds on Peru president to quit over secret favours-for-votes videos

21-03-2018 13:34 Lawyer, government official and lawmaker allegedly caught on video trying to exchange votes to protect Pedro Pablo Kuczynski from impeachment in exchange for a hand in state contracts.

Summit of the Americas 2018

Trump to attend Summit of the Americas meeting in Perú

13-03-2018 11:46 US presidents have attended all seven previous events, which often see plenty of political fireworks.

After near impeachment

Embattled Peruvian president names 'reconciliation cabinet'

10-01-2018 12:13 The embattled president replaced nearly half of his 19-member Cabinet with new leaders from the public and private sector, though no one was named from the opposition party that spearheaded the impeachment campaign in December.