Peru’s Congress fails to agree over holding early elections
Lima, Peru Reuters Peru’s Congress on Wednesday rejected a proposal to move elections forward to December, 2023, despite nearly two months of protests that have left dozens dead following the ousting of former President Pedro Castillo. Lawmakers will continue debating a different proposal to hold early elections, a key demand of the protesters. But Peru’s […]
Peru’s new President pledges early elections; three die in protests
Lima, Peru Reuters Peru’s new President said early on Monday she would submit a bill to Congress to bring general elections forward by two years, after the ouster of her predecessor sparked protests that have left at least three dead. President Dina Boluarte was sworn in last week after former President Pedro Castillo was sacked […]