(The New York Times, 22.Jan.2023) — President Pedro Castillo borrowed from history when he attempted a coup in Peru. Thirty years ago, another president asserted authoritarian control. But this time, there was a critical difference: As president, Castillo had no support for his coup. The military and the judiciary quickly rejected his […]
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Peru Anti-government Protesters Clash with Police in Puno
(Al Jazeera, 7.Jan.2023) — Dozens of anti-government protesters have clashed with police in southern Peru amid renewed unrest in the wake of the removal and detention of former President Pedro Castillo. The protesters attempted to take over the airport and police used tear gas to disperse them, the Reuters news agency reported. […]
Peru’s President Ousted by Congress in Political Crisis
(AP, 7.Dec.2022) — The president of Peru was ousted by Congress and arrested on a charge of rebellion Wednesday after he sought to dissolve the legislative body and take unilateral control of the government, triggering a grave constitutional crisis. Vice President Dina Boluarte replaced Pedro Castillo and became the first […]
Petroperu Board Reshuffle to Strengthen Operational Capacity
(Andina, 30.Mar.2022) — The President of the Republic Pedro Castillo on Thursday affirmed that the reshuffle of Petroperu‘s board of directors will enable the State-run company to strengthen its operational capacity for the benefit of the population. “I welcome the fact that the General Meeting of Petroperu Shareholders supports this company as […]
Peru’s President Avoids Impeachment after Marathon Debate
(Al Jazeera, 28.Mar.2022) — Peru’s President Pedro Castillo avoided impeachment by the country’s opposition-dominated legislature on Monday after a parliamentary debate lasting more than eight hours. Fifty-five legislators voted in favour of impeachment, 54 voted against and 19 abstained. The president’s critics needed 87 votes to impeach the leader, who was accused […]
Turmoil as Peru Leader Sets 2nd Cabinet Overhaul This Week
(AP, 2.Feb.2022) — Turmoil in Peru’s government boiled even more Friday as President Pedro Castillo announced plans for a fourth Cabinet shakeup in six months, moving just three days after the third overhaul of his ministers that was quickly followed by revelations that his newest prime minister once faced domestic […]
Peru’s Castillo Urges Congress To Draft Bill To Nationalize Gas Sector
(Reuters, 25.Oct.2021) — Peru’s socialist president, Pedro Castillo, urged Congress on Monday to draft a bill for the “nationalization” of Peru’s natural gas sector, undoing previous statements in which he said he would not seek to nationalize parts of the economy. In remarks broadcast on government-owned TV Peru, Castillo said […]
Peru’s Pushes Cabinet Confirmation Vote To Friday
(Reuters, 26.Aug.2021) — Peru’s Congress on Thursday pushed back to Friday a key vote to confirm or reject a new leftist Cabinet nominated by President Pedro Castillo, extending the uncertainty in a country where conflicts between the executive and legislature loom large. Castillo, who took office just last month, is […]
Peru’s Copper Industry At Risk As New Administration Takes The Wheel
(Mining.com, 14.Jun.2021) — Peru, the world’s second-largest copper-producing country, could see mining output decrease as socialist candidate Pedro Castillo emerges as the winner of the presidential elections, with 99.6% of the votes already counted. According to the latest update, at 06:21 am ET, Castillo had about 50.2% of the vote, […]
LatAm Briefs: Castillo Leads In Peru’s Latest Election Count, Ecopetrol Net Zero
(Energy Analytics Institute, 8.Jun.2021) — Energy briefs from the Latin America and Caribbean region including: Peruvian elections results now showing Free Peru (Politico Nacional Peru Libre) leftist candidate Pedro Castillo leading contender Keiko Fujimori, and Colombia’s state oil company Ecopetrol reiterating its net zero goals for 2050 Peru Elections Results […]
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LatAm Briefs: Westmount Drilling Update [PDF Download], Peru Election Results
(Energy Analytics Institute, 7.Jun.2021) — Energy briefs from the Latin America and Caribbean region including: Westmount Energy Ltd. updating on its activities in Guyana-Suriname and Peru elections results showing Keiko Fujimori leading over Pedro Castillo. Westmount Updates On Activities In Guyana-Suriname [PDF Download] Westmount Energy provided details related to its […]
Peru Presidential Hopeful Eyes Gas, Mine Takeovers
(Argus, 22.Apr.2021) — Peru could nationalize natural gas and mining assets if little-known presidential candidate Pedro Castillo wins a 6 June run-off ballot. Castillo, a far-left rural school teacher who favors greater state control over natural resources and strategic industries, enjoys a healthy lead over Keiko Fujimori, his populist rival […]