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Peru, officially the Republic of Peru, is a country in western South America. It is bordered in the north by Ecuador and Colombia, in the east by Brazil, in the southeast by Bolivia, in the south by Chile, and in the west by the Pacific Ocean. Peru is a megadiverse country with habitats ranging from the arid plains of the Pacific coastal region in the west to the peaks of the Andes mountains vertically extending from the north to the southeast of the country to the tropical Amazon Basin rainforest in the east with the Amazon river.

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Peru ex-president leaves cadaver as sign of 'contempt' for his enemies: suicide note

Peruvian ex-president Alan Garcia wrote in an alleged suicide note read by family members at a wake on Friday that he had killed himself in order to avoid humiliation at the hands of his political..
Reuters - Published 5 days ago

Peruvian judge orders ex-President Kuczynski to pre-trial jail for three years

A Peruvian judge on Friday ordered former President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski to spend up to three years in jail while prosecutors prepare corruption charges against him for allegedly taking bribes from..
Reuters - Published 5 days ago

▶ Videos for Peru

Peru scandal: Funeral held for ex-president Garcia

Garcia, who took his life over a corruption investigation, is buried while Kuczynski is jailed over the same scandal.

Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:40Published 4 days ago

Peru Ex-President Leaves Cadaver As Sign of 'Contempt' For His Enemies

According to Reuters, Peruvian ex-president Alan Garcia wrote in an alleged suicide note, that he had killed himself in order to avoid humiliation at the hands of his political enemies. Garcia shot..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:32Published 4 days ago

Huge fire engulfs downtown Lima

The blaze started in the Peruvian capital's commercial zone.

Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:40Published 4 days ago

Former Peruvian President Pablo Kuczynski to be jailed over Odebrecht corruption charges

A judge orders prison time for former Peruvian President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski who is accused to taking bribes from Brazilian construction company Odebrecht

Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:10Published 5 days ago

Peruvians Pay Respects To Ex-Pres Who Killed Self

LIMA (Reuters) - Thousand of Peruvians said goodbye on Thursday in Lima to ex-president Alan Garcia — who killed himself this week - in the second of three days of national mourning declared by..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:31Published 5 days ago

Wake for ex-president Garcia raises old political scores in Peru

Family, friends and supporters gathered on Thursday for a wake in honour of ex-president Alan Garcia, who shot himself in the head this week to avoid arrest. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:47Published 6 days ago

Peru ex-leader Garcia dies after shooting himself before arrest

Garcia died in a hospital after shooting himself as police arrived at his house to arrest him amid corruption probe.

Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:11Published 1 week ago

Peru's Former President Dies From Self-Inflicted Wound

Alan García served two terms as president, from 1985-1990 and 2006-2011.

Credit: Newsy Studio Duration: 00:59Published 1 week ago

Peru's Ex-President Garcia Takes Own Life To Avoid Arrest

Peru’s former president Alan Garcia shot himself in the head on Wednesday, taking his own life. According to Reuters, it was to avoid being arrested in connection with alleged bribes from Brazilian..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:36Published 1 week ago

Peru's Garcia, Former President And Political Chameleon, Kills Himself to Avoid Arrest

According to Reuters, the former president of Peru Alan Garcia, fatally shot himself in the head on Wednesday at his home in Lima as police waited in another room to arrest him in the Odebrecht case...

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:31Published 1 week ago

Peru’s ex-leader dies after self-inflicted gunshot wound

Peru’s former president Alan Garcia died in a hospital in Lima on Wednesday, hours after authorities say he shot himself in the head to avoid arrest. Jillian Kitchener reports.

Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:23Published 1 week ago

Angry Garcia supporters point fingers after his death

Dramatic scenes outside a Lima hospital on Wednesday as angry supporters of Peru's former president Alan Garcia mourned his death while blaming authorities. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:56Published 1 week ago

Former President Of Peru Dies After Shooting Himself To Avoid Arrest

According to a report by Reuters, on Wednesday, authorities said that Peru's former president Alan Garcia died in a hospital in Lima after shooting himself before police arrived at his house to arrest..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:30Published 1 week ago

Protesters gather after reported death of Peru's Garcia

Peru's former president Alan Garcia died in a hospital in Lima on Wednesday after shooting himself as police arrived at his house to arrest him in connection with a bribery probe, authorities said on..

Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:30Published 1 week ago

Former Peruvian President Alan Garcia Shot Himself

CNN reports Peru's former president Alan Garcia is in critical condition after shooting himself in the neck. Peruvian state news agency Andina reported Garcia was rushed to the hospital in Lima on..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:43Published 1 week ago

Peru’s Former President Shoots Himself In The Neck

According to Business Insider, Peru's former president shot himself in the neck as officers came to arrest him over bribery allegations on Wednesday morning. García is accused of receiving bribes from..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:47Published 1 week ago

Peru's ex-president Garcia shoots himself

Peru's former president Alan Garcia shot himself early on Wednesday after police arrived at his home in the capital Lima to arrest him in connection with a bribery investigation, a police source said...

Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:01Published 1 week ago

U.S. to use all tools to hold Maduro accountable: Pompeo

The United States will continue to use all economic and political tools at its disposal to hold Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro accountable for a worsening crisis in his country, U.S. Secretary of..

Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:57Published 1 week ago

Pompeo talks immigration, North Korea on Peru visit

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met with Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra on Saturday (April 13) as part of a tour to shore up U.S. objectives in Venezuela

Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:15Published 2 weeks ago

Pompeo says U.S. won't quit fight in Venezuela, defends sanctions

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has defended sanctions on Venezuela and said the United States would not "quit the fight" in the socialist-run Latin American nation which is spiralling into..

Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:41Published 2 weeks ago

Ancient Whale With Four Legs Discovered in Peru

An ancient whale has been discovered in Peru that lived around 42.6 million years ago. It is unlike whales we know today, with four legs, hooves and an otter-like tail.

Credit: Newsweek Duration: 05:08Published 3 weeks ago

British pastor, environmental activist found dead in Peru

Police in Peru have launched an investigation into the death of a 71-year-old British pastor, an environmental and indigenous activist who campaigned against the incursion of oil and mining companies..

Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:50Published 3 weeks ago

Usain Bolt competes against a motorcycle taxi in Peru

Usain Bolt competes against a motorcycle taxi in Peru. The eight-time Olympic gold medalist took on the colourful vehicle and easily jogged past it towards the finish line.

Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:47Published 3 weeks ago

Eight miners suffocate in unauthorised Peruvian gold mine - local media

Eight men suffocated in an unauthorised gold mine in Peru after a tunnel they dug began spewing noxious fumes, local media reported. Rough cut - no reporter narration.

Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:39Published 3 weeks ago