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Iranpress: Peru grapples with nationwide chaos as protests dead toll rises to 53

Peru grapples with nationwide chaos as protests dead toll rises to 53

Saturday, 21 January 2023 06:11

Tensions have flared again in Peru as police clashed with protesters in capital Lima in anti-government demonstrations that are spreading across the country. These clashes have left 53 people dead.

Iranpress: Thousands march in Peru capital demanding president step down

Thousands march in Peru capital demanding president step down

Friday, 13 January 2023 12:02

Thousands took to the streets of Peru's capital Lima on Thursday in a peaceful protest against the new government and president, after weeks of bloody clashes triggered by the ousting of former President Pedro Castillo left at least 42 dead.

Iranpress: Mexican ambassador expelled from Peru after meddling claims

Mexican ambassador expelled from Peru after meddling claims

Wednesday, 21 December 2022 05:29

Peru has declared the Mexican ambassador to Lima persona non grata and has ordered him to leave within 72 hours.

Iranpress: Thousands of tourists stranded near Machu Picchu amid unrest in Peru

Thousands of tourists stranded near Machu Picchu amid unrest in Peru

Saturday, 17 December 2022 02:18

A state of emergency in Peru has left thousands of foreign tourists stranded since Wednesday near the idyllic ancient city of Machu Picchu.

Iranpress: Peru President Boluarte pledges early elections after protests turn deadly

Peru President Boluarte pledges early elections after protests turn deadly

Monday, 12 December 2022 21:51

Peru’s new President said early on Monday she would submit a bill to Congress to bring general elections forward two years to April 2024, amid protests in the Andean nation following the ouster of former leader Pedro Castillo.

Iranpress: Iranian officials discuss military sport cooperation with CISM President

Iranian officials discuss military sport cooperation with CISM President

Thursday, 05 May 2022 15:16

Lima (IP)-The Head of the Physical Training and Physical Fitness Department of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran, along with other military officials in a meeting with the President of CISM (Conseil International de Sport Militaire or International Military Sports Council), discussed cooperation in military sports, exchanging coaches.

Iranpress: Scientist unearth skull that could be new Basilosaurus species

Scientist unearth skull that could be new Basilosaurus species

Monday, 21 March 2022 03:10

A skull with knife-like teeth has been unearthed in Peru's Ocucaje desert, and scientists believe it could belong to a new and ferocious species of the ancestor of modern whales, Basilosaurus, according to Live Science.

Iranpress: Magnitude 7.5 earthquake hits northern Peru

Magnitude 7.5 earthquake hits northern Peru

Sunday, 28 November 2021 15:18

A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck northern Peru on Sunday, according to the US Geological Survey. An earthquake of magnitude 7.5 struck northern Peru about 40 km (25 miles) from the town of Barranca early on Sunday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

Iranpress: Second prison bloodbath in Ecuador with 100 killed and injured

Second prison bloodbath in Ecuador with 100 killed and injured

Sunday, 14 November 2021 07:59

Gunbattle between rival gangs inside Ecuador’s largest prison killed at least 68 inmates and wounded 25 on Saturday.

Iranpress: Pedro Castillo assumes office as new president of Peru

Pedro Castillo assumes office as new president of Peru

Thursday, 29 July 2021 02:30

Pedro Castillo took office as president in Peru on Wednesday after that nation was in suspense for more than one month awaiting election results.

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