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Peru: “No to cutting labor rights or precarious work for young people”

Faced with the threat of cuts to labor rights, included in the request for legislative powers by Keiko Fujimori’s government, the General Confederation of Workers of Peru (CGTP) called for a peaceful march on August 13. Thousands of workers from…

(Peru) The cost of investigating those in power: the case of Harvey Colchado

Congressman Harvey Colchado announced, during the installation session of the Ethics Commission of the Congress of Peru, held on August 10, that he was placing his appointment as a member of that working group at the disposal of the full…

(Peru) Because art cannot be controlled: Repeal of Law No. 32645

Today, finally, the parliamentary groups of the Chamber of Deputies, Ahora Nación (AN) and Juntos por el Perú (JP), presented the bill repealing Law No. 32645, which creates the Professional Association of Artists of Peru (CPAP). The bill seeks to…

Peru: Keiko Fujimori’s Administration Requests Legislative Powers

President-elect Keiko Fujimori began her term by requesting legislative powers for a period of 120 days to address issues such as public safety, labor market flexibility, and the modernization of the state. “To address the urgent challenges posed by the…

Peru: Keiko Fujimori Begins Her Term with a Message Lacking Any Admission of Guilt

Finally, on July 28, Keiko Fujimori Higushi took office as the constitutional president of the Republic of Peru, following three previous attempts: in 2011 (against Ollanta Humala), in 2016 (against Pedro Pablo Kuczynski), and in 2021 (against Pedro Castillo). Today…

Peru: Independence Day Celebrations with a New Fujimori Administration and People in the Streets

On July 28, Peru celebrates 205 years of independence and will usher in the second Fujimori administration in its history. In this context, Keiko Fujimori will be sworn in as president-elect and deliver her first address to the nation. The…

(Peru) The Right to Be Forgotten and Freedom of the Press: An Analysis of the Constitutional Court’s Ruling from the Perspective of the Principle of Proportionality

The recent ruling by the Constitutional Court (TC) ordering the removal of three news articles related to the so-called Orellana case has reignited the debate over the limits of the right to be forgotten in Peru. Although the aim of…

Peru: Pardon Request for Former President Pedro Castillo Rejected

The Ministry of Justice and Human Rights rejected the request for a pardon for former President Pedro Castillo Terrones, submitted by Congressman Elías Varas. The Office of Presidential Pardons reported that the filing did not specify the type of presidential…

Peru: A “New” Government That Continues the Status Quo

The decision by the Attorney General, Tomás Galvez Villegas, to appoint Patricia Benavides as national coordinator of the Specialized Prosecutors’ Offices for Crimes Caught in the Act is a worrying sign for the country that continuity will be the hallmark…

(Peru) Gen Z Activists: From Outrage to Organization

Determined to “take the bull by the horns,” on Monday, the 20th, at the Congress of the Republic, several Generation Z (Gen Z) activists launched the organization “Legado Nacional Unido” to empower young people in the country’s political life and…

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