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As Peru opens from pandemic, nearly all schools remain closed

Amid high rates of poverty, lack of in-person learning is having a devastating effect on families.

Almost all schools in Peru remain closed to in-person learning, even as other venues open with limited capacity [File: Alessandro Cinque/Reuters]

The Shining Path controversies that spurred Peru’s gov’t shake-up

Peru’s President Pedro Castillo changed his cabinet amid accusations some ministers sympathised with Maoist rebel group.

People holding banners reading 'Terrorism never again' gather to commemorate the 29th anniversary of the capture of Abimael Guzman, founder of Shining Path, in Lima, Peru on September 12, 2021 [Sebastian Castaneda/Reuters]

A tumultuous first week in office for Peru’s new president

Pedro Castillo is facing political and economic turmoil – including impeachment calls – as he forms his administration.

New Peruvian President Pedro Castillo is feeling a lot of heat during his first days in office [Presidency of Peru handout photo via EPA-EFE]

Peru’s Castillo faces major challenges as presidency begins

Pedro Castillo is sworn in as president amid a coronavirus crisis, deep societal divisions and political instability.

Peru's President Pedro Castillo addresses the law makers and invitees during the Inauguration Day at the Congress in Lima, Peru [Peru's Presidency/Handout via Reuters]

Uncertainty lingers as Peru edges closer to Castillo presidency

Leftist Pedro Castillo is expected to be confirmed as Peru’s president this month, but many of his policies are unclear.

Pedro Castillo is expected to be inaugurated as Peru's next president on July 28 [File: Sebastian Castaneda/Reuters]

Presumed President-elect Pedro Castillo faces challenges in Peru

The official vote count gives Castillo a slim margin over rival Keiko Fujimori, who is contesting the results.

Peru's presidential candidate Pedro Castillo addresses supporters from the headquarters of the Free Peru party in Lima, Peru, June 15, 2021 [File: Sebastian Castaneda/Reuters]

As Castillo nears victory, Peru prepares for what comes next

Left-wing presidential contender Pedro Castillo keeps slim lead over Keiko Fujimori, but official result not yet released.

Peru's left-wing presidential candidate Pedro Castillo gestures to his supporters from the balcony of his party headquarters in Lima on June 10 [Gian Masko/AFP]

Peru forced sterilisations case: ‘They could get away with it’

Victims of mass forced sterilisations in the 1990s fear upcoming Peru presidential runoff could close door to justice.

Women hold signs reading 'We are 2,074 and more, forced sterilisations never again' during a protest against violence against women in Lima, Peru, in 2017 [File: Mariana Bazo/Reuters]

Peru’s COVID crisis: ‘Almost all Peruvians know someone who died’

Cocktail of factors, from poverty to a crumbling public health system, push Peru atop global per capita death rankings.

Relatives of a COVID-19 victim carry a coffin at the General Cemetery in the central city of Huanuco, 370 kilometres (230 miles) northeast of Lima, in January [Oscar Rosario/AFP]

Politically weary Peruvians to elect new president and Congress

The April 11 vote comes as Peru is grappling with a coronavirus surge and years of political scandals.

A surging COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with graft probes implicating most major political parties over the past years, has left many voters in Peru uninspired by the candidates for president [Sebastian Castaneda/Reuters]