Peru
Thursday 22.12.2016 Peru - Latest Developments -
Host of radio show shot dead during live broadcast
On 20th November, Radio host Hernán Choquepata Ordóñez was shot dead in mid-broadcast in Camaná, in the southern region of Arequipa. Read more
Monday 31.10.2016 Peru - Latest Developments -
One dead and 20 injured in Las Bambas mine protests
One person died and at least twenty were injured as police attempted to suppress a protests by four communities against environmental damage caused by the Las Bambas copper mine in peru. Read more
Tuesday 6.9.2016 Peru - Latest Developments -
Journalists from TV outlet Panorama face treason charges
Journalists from TV outlet Panorama TV are facing treason charges following an investigation into corruption in the military. Read more
Monday 4.7.2016 Peru - Latest Developments -
Anti-TPP protest tear gassed in Lima
A massive protest against the Trans-Pacific Partnership in Lima was repressed with tear gas by the security forces, resulting in many people injured and arrested. A journalist covering the protest was prevented from doing so by the police.
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