Ex-president of South American country surrenders
Alejandro Toledo has accepted extradition to Peru to face corruption charges File photo: Alejandro Toledo, former president of Peru, in a photo taken on June 17, 2016. © Mandel Ngan…
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Peruvian press condemns Armenia’s latest military provocation against Azerbaijan
The official portal of the Federation of Peruvian Journalists published an article entitled “Armenia’s provocations against Azerbaijan seriously threaten regional peace and security”, authored by the well-known vice-president of the…
Peru ex-leader Toledo loses bid to stop extradition from US
A US appeals court panel on Wednesday denied an appeal by former Peruvian President Alejandro Toledo Manrique to stop his extradition to face charges he accepted millions of dollars in…
Peru president, her predecessor suspected of money laundering
Peruvian prosecutors are investigating President Dina Boluarte and former president Pedro Castillo for allegedly laundering money as part of a criminal organization, the attorney general’s office said, Report informs referring…
Bolivia proposes to create OPEC-like organzation for lithium producers
Bolivian President Luis Arce has proposed to create an organization similar to OPEC for lithium-exporting countries. It will include Argentina, Bolivia, Peru and Chile, Report informs via 1prime. “We have…
Sailors rescued after whale sinks ship
About 1,200 collisions between whales and vessels have been recorded since 2007 Whale watching with Freedom Whale Watch & Charters at Hervey Bay, Queensland. Australia © Getty Images / Paolo…
Cocaine production at record levels – UN
Traffickers have devised new methods to distribute stockpiles of the drug, a UN Office on Drugs and Crime report says Colombian anti-drug police during operation of destroying cocaine processing labs…
Massive flooding in Peru kills 18 people
Flooding and torrential rains caused by Cyclone Yaku have killed 18 people in Peru, Report informs via TASS. The National Institute of Civil Defense noted that “the number of victims…
Peru’s congress adopts statement on Khojaly genocide
A statement on the Khojaly genocide has been presented at the congress of Peru. The ceremony to commemorate victims of the Khojaly massacre victims was attended by members of the…
Harvey Weinstein gets another prison term
The Hollywood producer has been hit with a 16-year sentence, ensuring he will likely spend the rest of his life behind bars FILE PHOTO: Former film producer Harvey Weinstein appears…