Peru – THE OVAL CIRCLE

South American nation’s president calls out ‘foreign infiltrators’

Posted on January 16, 2023January 16, 2023By Editor

Peru’s head of state, Dina Boluarte, is seeking a probe into the role of alleged provocateurs in recent deadly protests. … Read More >South American nation’s president calls out ‘foreign infiltrators’

$21,000 per bed: State hospital workers arrested in Peru for charging desperate Covid patients to access ICU

Posted on July 24, 2021July 24, 2021By Editor

Nine people have been arrested in Lima for having allegedly illegally profited from patients suffering from the deadly coronavirus. The state hospital workers are suspected of selling access to intensive care unit (ICU) beds. … Read More >$21,000 per bed: State hospital workers arrested in Peru for charging desperate Covid patients to access ICU

Peru almost TRIPLES its Covid-19 death toll after revising counting method a week before key election

Posted on June 3, 2021June 3, 2021By Editor

Peru has significantly revised its official record of deaths caused by Covid-19, increasing the number almost threefold. The change was made after a review proposed new criteria for linking deaths to the virus. … Read More >Peru almost TRIPLES its Covid-19 death toll after revising counting method a week before key election

Peru’s foreign minister becomes 2nd govt official to step down for receiving Covid-19 jab ahead of priority groups

Posted on February 16, 2021February 16, 2021By Editor

The foreign minister of Peru has resigned amid a very public scandal – which has also seen Health Minister Pilar Mazzetti step down – over politicians receiving Covid-19 vaccines long before they were given to healthcare workers. … Read More >Peru’s foreign minister becomes 2nd govt official to step down for receiving Covid-19 jab ahead of priority groups

Peruvian Court Probing Judge’s Ruling Alleging Soros, Bill Gates are Creators of COVID-19 Pandemic

Posted on January 14, 2021January 14, 2021By Editor

Despite the World Health Organisation last year confirming the coronavirus to be of animal origin, conspiracy theories that COVID-19 is man-made continue to circulate. … Read More >Peruvian Court Probing Judge’s Ruling Alleging Soros, Bill Gates are Creators of COVID-19 Pandemic

‘Risk for future generations’? Peru clashes with Pfizer over Big Pharma’s legal immunity for Covid-19 vaccine side effects

Posted on January 6, 2021January 6, 2021By Editor

Peru has reached an impasse with Pfizer as it negotiates a deal for a Covid-19 vaccine, the country’s health minister said, citing a conflict over legal immunity for the pharma firm that could undermine Peru’s sovereignty. … Read More >‘Risk for future generations’? Peru clashes with Pfizer over Big Pharma’s legal immunity for Covid-19 vaccine side effects

Peru’s interim president Merino resigns after 2 protesters killed in clashes

Posted on November 16, 2020By Editor

Peru’s interim president, Manuel Merino, has announced his resignation after less than a week in office, as protests in the capital Lima to support his controversially impeached predecessor left two people dead and dozens wounded. … Read More >Peru’s interim president Merino resigns after 2 protesters killed in clashes

11 injured in Lima as protesters opposing swearing-in of new president clash with police

Posted on November 14, 2020November 14, 2020By Editor

Large crowds of protesters clashed with riot police on the streets of Peru’s capital, Lima, injuring 11, as they marched to oppose the inauguration of new president Manuel Merino, after he ousted his predecessor Martín Vizcarra. … Read More >11 injured in Lima as protesters opposing swearing-in of new president clash with police

Protests Break Out in Peru Following President’s Impeachment – Photo, Video

Posted on November 11, 2020November 11, 2020By Editor

Protests were held in various cities of Peru after the decision of the Peruvian Congress to impeach President Martin Vizcarra, local media reported. … Read More >Protests Break Out in Peru Following President’s Impeachment – Photo, Video

Latin America OVERTAKES US & Canada as second-worst affected region in Covid-19 pandemic – AFP tally

Posted on July 13, 2020July 13, 2020By Editor

A surge in Covid-19 cases across Latin America has made it the second-worst hit region for virus deaths, outpacing the US and Canada and trailing only Europe. The situation has been exacerbated by poverty and lack of mass testing. … Read More >Latin America OVERTAKES US & Canada as second-worst affected region in Covid-19 pandemic – AFP tally