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Mexico and Peru restore diplomatic relations after asylum row
Relations broke down after former Peruvian Prime Minister Betssy Chávez sought asylum in the Mexican embassy in November 2025.
August 7, 2026Peru's ex-president has 15-year jail sentence for corruption charges overturned
Ollanta Humala had been convicted of money laundering offences alongside his wife in 2025.
July 31, 2026Fujimori edges back into lead in Peru's knife-edge election - Reuters
Fujimori edges back into lead in Peru's knife-edge election Reuters
June 11, 2026Leftist Sanchez takes lead in polarized Peru election - Reuters
Leftist Sanchez takes lead in polarized Peru election Reuters
June 8, 2026Peru election result close as vote counting continues
The race between right-wing Keiko Fujimori and left-wing Roberto Sánchez has been dominated by concerns over crime and political instability.
June 8, 2026Ipsos quick count shows statistical tie in Peru's presidential race - Reuters
Ipsos quick count shows statistical tie in Peru's presidential race Reuters
June 8, 2026Peru's presidential election runoff is too close to call, exit poll shows - Reuters
Peru's presidential election runoff is too close to call, exit poll shows Reuters
June 7, 2026Insecurity and instability drive voters in Peru's tight presidential race
After eight presidents in 10 years, many voters are looking for stability so the next president can focus on tackling crime and inequality.
June 6, 2026Peru makes first payment in F‑16 deal after ministers quit in clash with president - Reuters
Peru makes first payment in F‑16 deal after ministers quit in clash with president Reuters
April 22, 2026Peru faces record field in election, corruption and crime top voter concerns - Reuters
Peru faces record field in election, corruption and crime top voter concerns Reuters
April 9, 2026Everything you need to know about BTS's comeback tour
The megastars kick off their grandest tour, the largest in K-pop history, in Seoul on Thursday after a nearly four-year hiatus.
April 8, 2026BTS turned millions on to K-pop. But now it's caught between Korea and the world
It boils down to a single, loaded question: Is BTS straying from K-pop in trying to woo the world?
April 8, 2026Football rally in Peru leaves one dead and dozens injured
Hundreds of Alianza Lima fans had gathered for a pregame rally ahead of a match against local rivals Universitario de Deportes.
April 4, 2026Acclaimed Peruvian writer Alfredo Bryce Echenique dies aged 87
The author is best known for his novel A World for Julius, which chronicles the frivolous lives of the elite.
March 10, 2026China spent years building ties in Latin America. Can Trump make room for the US?
US President Donald Trump will meet with ideologically-aligned Latin American leaders to try and counter China's influence in the region.
March 7, 2026