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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Lima, Lima Region, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 32 stories have been published about Lima, Lima Region which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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At least 16 dead after magnitude 6.8 earthquake shakes Ecuador

Latin America · Quito

At least 16 dead after magnitude 6.8 earthquake shakes Ecuador

51% Center coverage: 214 sources

A strong earthquake shook southern Ecuador and northern Peru on Saturday, killing at least 15 people, trapping others under rubble, and sending rescue teams out into streets littered with debris and fallen power lines.See the Story

Peru president announces return of ambassador from Mexico

Peru president announces return of ambassador from Mexico

43% Center coverage: 21 sources

Peruvian President Dina Boluarte announced the withdrawal of her country's ambassador to Mexico in response to criticism from Mexican President Manuel Lopez Obrador. Peru is in the midst of a political crisis as protestors are seeking Bol Stuarte's resignation and the dissolution of Congress. Former President Pedro Castillo was ousted and arrested for trying to dissolve Congress in December.See the Story

U.S. agrees to extradite former Peruvian President Toledo, says Peru

Corruption · Washington

U.S. agrees to extradite former Peruvian President Toledo, says Peru

59% Center coverage: 27 sources

Peru's attorney general's office said on Tuesday on Twitter that the U.S. State Department had agreed to extradite former Peruvian President Alejandro Toledo on corruption charges.See the Story

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Tourism · Lima

Peru reopens Machu Picchu after agreement with protesters

46% Center coverage: 33 sources

Peru's Machu Picchu, an Inca-era stone citadel nestled in its southeastern jungle, reopened on Wednesday after being closed nearly a month ago amid antigovernment protests, the culture ministry announced.

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US & Canada · Lima

Steady rains set off mudslides that kill at least 36 in Peru

47% Center coverage: 38 sources

Landslides triggered by steady rains swept mud, water and rocks into several villages in southern Peru, killing at least 36 people, authorities said Monday.

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Protestors · Lima

Peru closes Machu Picchu amid violent protests against President Dina Boluarte's government

44% Center coverage: 71 sources

Peru has closed its famous tourist site Machu Picchu indefinitely. The government said it took the decision to protect tourists and its own citizens. Hundreds of people, mostly foreigners, are currently thought to currently be stranded at the foot of the site. Demonstrators are demanding fresh elections and calling for new President Dina Boluarte to stand down.

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Protestors · Lima

Lima braces for protests as death toll in Peru crisis surpasses 50

42% Center coverage: 52 sources

Protesters and police clashed on the streets of Lima on Thursday, as thousands of protesters from across the country convened upon the Peruvian capital, facing a massive show of force by local police.

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Business · Lima

Peru Declares State of Emergency in Lima Over Protests

44% Right coverage: 50 sources

State of emergency declared in Lima and three other regions of Peru. Protests against President Dina Boluarte have taken place since December. Castillo was removed from office after he tried to illegally dissolve Congress. He has been remanded in custody for 18 months, charged with rebellion.

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Protestors · Lima

Peru chief prosecutor probes protest deaths amid Cabinet shakeup

36% Left coverage: 14 sources

Peru's attorney general has launched 11 inquiries to identify those responsible for more than three dozen mostly civilian deaths during some of the country's most violent social protests in years, her office said on Friday, as some of the president's top Cabinet members announced their resignations.

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