Peru PM seeks 90-day legislative powers from Congress to tackle security issues

LIMA (Reuters) -Peruvian Prime Minister Ernesto Alvarez on Wednesday asked Congress to grant the government 90 days of legislative powers to pass laws aimed at tackling security issues. Alvarez made the request during a presentation to Congress...

‘We’ll march as many times as necessary’: Peru’s youth protesters defy state of emergency

A youth group in Peru calling itself the Generation Z Collective says it will march again on Saturday in defiance of a state of emergency declared by the government this week in the capital, Lima, and neighbouring port of Callao. Group leaders...

Trump sanctions ‘illegal drug dealer’ Colombian President Gustavo Petro in escalation of their feud

President Donald Trump sanctioned Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Friday in a drastic escalation of their feud.Tensions had been rising for months over Petro and Trump’s major divergence in approach around the War on Drugs. Several hostile...

Peru: State of emergency declared in Lima and Callao

Wednesday, October 22nd 2025 - 22:24 UTC “Wars are won with actions, not words,” Jerí stressed Peru's Acting President José Jerí declared a 30-day state of emergency in Lima and Callao on Wednesday to tackle the insecurity crisis under which...

Operation of Truro rink 'compromised,' says county as management contract cancelled

Nova Scotia The Municipality of Colchester is changing the management of the Rath Eastlink Community Centre in Truro, N.S., ending the existing operating agreement with the Central Nova Scotia Civic Centre Society. Rath Eastlink Community Centre...

Under my hat: Peru to Pennsylvania

My friend Jesus Rodas was a hardworking dairy farmer from Lima, Peru. But life changed when he answered his country’s call to duty and joined the Peruvian army. Assigned to the Middle East, Jesus was part of a multinational military security force...

Oscars International Category Sends 86 Films to Voters

Eighty-six films have been assigned to voters in the Oscars’ Best International Feature Film category, one more than qualified in last year’s race. The assignments came in emails obtained by TheWrap and sent by the Academy on Friday to members who...

The Ecuadorian golden berry is gaining popularity in the United States

The golden berry, called uvilla in Ecuador, uchuva in Colombia, and aguaymanto in Peru, has shifted from a local Andean fruit to a growing presence in the international market, explains Denis Brito Madrid of Golden Sweet Spirit. © Golden Sweet...

Peru’s President declares emergency in Capital

Peru’s new President declared a state of emergency in the capital Tuesday in the Government’s latest attempt to stem a surge in violence that has stirred protests and contributed to the recent downfall of his predecessor. Peru has seen an increase...

Military and police patrol streets of Peru’s capital as state of emergency begins

LIMA, Peru (AP) — Residents of Peru’s capital saw more soldiers and police patrolling the streets on Wednesday, the first day of a state of emergency decreed by newly sworn in President José Jerí in an effort to reign in crime. The sweeping decree...

Which Sarasota County area high school graduates are scheduled for action on Saturday, Nov. 1?

These former Sarasota County area high school athletes are set to compete on Saturday, Nov. 1. Bobby Cantrell Maine Maritime Mariners Freshman Cardinal Mooney High School Hometown: Sarasota Next Game: vs. Endicott Gulls, Saturday, Nov. 1, 12 p.m....

Peruvian capital under state of emergency following increased violence

PERU’S new president has declared a 30-day state of emergency in the capital, Lima, as the government struggles to contain heightened violent crime that has fuelled public anger and toppled the country’s previous leader. The South American country...

McHenry County Round 1 IHSA playoff first-round football previews

Class 8A No. 29 Huntley (5-4) at No. 4 Fremd (8-1) When: 7:30 p.m. Friday About Huntley: The Red Raiders rallied and won their final two games to reach the playoffs for the fourth consecutive season. Sophomore running back Chase Hojnacki ran for...

Peruvian President Jeri Declares State of Emergency in Lima and Callao

Protests in Peru, Oct. 2025. X/ @AzertacEs October 22, 2025 Hour: 10:53 am On Tuesday, Interim President Jose Jeri declared a 30-day State of Emergency in the capital, Lima, and in the neighboring province of Callao. RELATED: Peru’s Constitutional...

Peru declares 30-day state of emergency in Lima

Lima, Peru — Peru’s President Jose Jeri declared on Tuesday a 30-day state of emergency in the capital Lima and the neighbouring province of Callao, saying the move was to battle rising crime. The announcement follows protests last week that left...

Peruvian Government declares state of emergency in Metropolitan Lima and Callao

The Peruvian Government officially declared a state of emergency in Metropolitan Lima, in the department of Lima, and in the Constitutional Province of Callao, for a period of 30 calendar days, effective as of midnight today, Wednesday, October...

UNL faculty say report shows university is in good financial shape, cuts aren't needed

An analysis by the American Association of University Professors of the University of Nebraska system’s finances shows the state’s public university is in “good financial health.” kAm%96 C6G:6H 2=D@ AFED E96 &?:G6CD:EJ @7 }63C2D:==:@? 7C@> E96...

Peru's president declares state of emerg...

PERU, Oct 22: Peru's new president declared a state of emergency in the capital Tuesday in the government's latest attempt to stem a surge in violence that has stirred protests and contributed to the recent downfall of his predecessor. Peru has...

Military and police patrol streets of Peru’s capital as state of emergency begins

Peru makes history by hosting the Para Swimming World Series 2025

More than 150 para athletes from 15 countries will come to Peru to participate in the Para Swimming World Series 2025, scheduled to take place from Thursday, October 23, to Saturday, October 25, in La Videna IPD Aquatic Center, which is the most...