Martin Vizcarra

Peru’s interim president quits over deadly street violence

Peru's President Manuel Merino quit after only five days in office, following a stunning vote by Congress to oust popular ex-President Martín Vizcarra. Protesters decried the vote as a "coup" as rallies…

5 years ago

by Abiodun Ogundairo

Peru: Calls for interim president to resign, three die in protest crackdown

Thousands of people have taken to the streets across several Peruvian cities as citizens vented their frustrations at the impeachment of Martin Vizcarra. Congress has urged interim president Manuel Merino to step…

5 years ago

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Protest in Peru’s capital over president’s impeachment

Thousands of protesters hit the streets in Lima over the recent ousting of President Martin Vizcarra over corruption allegations and Speaker of Congress Manuel Merino assuming the role. Clashes occured when protesters…

5 years ago

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Peru: President Martin Vizcarra disbands Congress in anti-corruption push

President Martin Vizcarra has dissolved the opposition-controlled Congress, which he accuses of stonewalling attempts to curb widespread corruption. Opposition lawmakers have voted to suspend him in response.…

6 years ago

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Martin Vizcarra

Peru’s interim president quits over deadly street violence

Peru: Calls for interim president to resign, three die in protest crackdown

Protest in Peru’s capital over president’s impeachment

Peru: President Martin Vizcarra disbands Congress in anti-corruption push

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