Peru's president swears in new cabinet, his fourth in six months LIMA: Peru's leftist President Pedro Castillo on Tuesday appointed a new cabinet, the fourth since he came to power... Published 09 Feb, 2022 10:11am
World Peru president sacks PM accused of domestic violence LIMA: Peruvian President Pedro Castillo dumped his prime minister Friday just three days after appointing him, amid... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
World Peru president names environmentalist as new PM LIMA: Peru swore in an environmental activist as prime minister Wednesday, replacing a controversial leftwing figure... Published 08 Oct, 2021 04:30am
World Peru president names woman environmentalist as new PM LIMA: Peruvian President Pedro Castillo accepted the resignation of his prime minister Wednesday and replaced him... Published 07 Oct, 2021 09:56am
Business & Finance Peru restores spending, debt ceilings LIMA: Peru has once again put in place ceilings on public spending and debt after lifting them during the pandemic,... Published 15 Aug, 2021 04:47am
Business & Finance Peru’s currency plummets amid political uncertainty LIMA: Peru’s currency fell to a record low against the US dollar on Friday as the Lima stock exchange dropped more... Published 01 Aug, 2021 04:46am
World Peru's new president promises constitution change Now that she has lost, Fujimori faces a corruption trial for allegedly taking illicit campaign funding for two previous presidential bids Published 29 Jul, 2021 10:45am
World Castillo assumes 'victory' in Peru election, rival Fujimori wants votes anulled Both Castillo and Fujimori have said after the election that they will respect democracy and form governments that will lead to economic stability. Published 10 Jun, 2021 10:03am
World Leftist Castillo edges ahead in Peru vote count as rival alleges fraud Amid the uncertainty, the Lima stock market plunged 7.22 percent and the sol dropped to a record low 3.94 against the US dollar. Published 08 Jun, 2021 10:12am
World Fujimori, Castillo neck and neck after Peru presidential polls close After the exit poll, television pictures showed her hugging family and campaign staff. Published 07 Jun, 2021 10:05am
Markets Peru's stock index rises after new poll shows tie ahead of election Support for Castillo, an elementary school teacher seeking to implement new taxes and royalties on the mining sector, fell 3.3% to 42.6% according to the poll carried out by Datum, compared with a week ago. Published 28 May, 2021 08:10pm
World Leftist Castillo polling ahead of Fujimori for Peru presidency Fujimori, who leads the Popular Force, came second in the April 11 vote, which had a record 18 candidates, with 13.4 percent. Published 03 May, 2021 11:44am