Peru has agreed to join the U.S.-led “Shield of the Americas” coalition, strengthening cooperation with Washington and other regional governments in the fight against drug trafficking and organized crime. The development came during U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to Lima, the final stop of his three-country South American tour. Rubio has made counter-narcotics […]
Colombia has sworn in its newly elected president in a ceremony in Bogotá, marking the beginning of a new administration that has pledged to restore security, strengthen the economy, and rebuild public confidence in state institutions after a period of political polarization and economic uncertainty. The inauguration took place before members of Congress, senior military […]
Conservative leader Keiko Fujimori has officially secured victory in Peru’s presidential election, completing a dramatic political comeback after three previous unsuccessful presidential bids and returning the influential Fujimori political dynasty to power. Peru’s electoral authorities formally declared Fujimori the winner following weeks of ballot reviews and legal challenges after one of the closest presidential races […]
Peru has declared a state of emergency in its capital, Lima, as soldiers were deployed across the city to respond to escalating protests and a surge in violent crime, authorities confirmed on Wednesday. The declaration grants security forces expanded powers to restore order and temporarily suspends certain civil liberties, including the right to assembly. The […]
Tensions have escalated between the United States and Colombia following sharp remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump, who accused Colombia of failing to curb illegal drug production. Speaking to reporters, Trump described the South American nation as a “drug manufacturing machine”, and threatened to halt U.S. aid unless stronger actions are taken. “They’re doing nothing. […]