LIMA, Peru (AP) — Peru's Congress voted Friday to remove the interior minister from office after deciding that he had failed to adequately handle rising violent crime in the Andean country.

LIMA (Reuters) -Peruvian lawmakers voted on Friday to oust the country's interior minister, Juan Jose Santivanez, who has faced criticism amid a spike in crime in the South American country.

A small team of Venezuelans and former U.S. officials with deep connections to police and intelligence in the South American ...

A fire early Thursday morning in the Town of AuSable left two people dead, State Police said. An autopsy performed Thursday identified the deceased as Elizabeth L. Shalton, age 65, and William E.

UK government issues travel warning for Peru after country declares state of emergency - Updated travel advice for South ...

The Peruvian government declared a state of emergency on Monday in the provinces of Lima and Callao to stem a rise in crime, ...

Peru's president declared a state of emergency in the capital and ordered the deployment of soldiers to help police address a ...

Commuters and residents in Lima were facing new security measures on Tuesday after Peru’s government declared a state of ...

Peru declares a 30-day state of emergency in response to rising violence and the murder of popular singer Paul Flores. The ...

In response to rising crime rates, Peru's government has enacted a state of emergency in Lima, increasing security patrols ...

Pedestrians walk past soldiers guarding a bridge in Lima, Peru, Tuesday, March 18, 2025, after President Dina Boluarte ...