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Rafael Belaúnde

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Fujimori's security initiatives and legislative push

29 clusters · 319 sources · last updated

Latest: Peru declares state of emergency in Pisco to combat crime

On 10 September 2026, the Chamber of Deputies approved a motion to interpellate Interior Minister César Astudillo, requiring him to appear before Congress on 17 September to answer 27 questions regarding his management o

[ACTIVE] [CRIME] [PE]

Kidnappings and Los Pulpos gang investigation in Peru

10 clusters · 122 sources · last updated

Latest: Bertha Nelly Vigo Lecca detained in Peru over kidnapping ransom allegations

Recent criminal activity in Peru has involved high-profile kidnappings of businessmen. In Lima, police rescued Colombian businessman Jhon Jairo Parra Montoya after an armed confrontation near the El Ángel cemetery involv

[ACTIVE] [POLITICS] [PE] [PY]

Political and electoral disputes in Peru and Paraguay

2 clusters · 19 sources · last updated

Latest: Political disputes arise over electoral audits in Paraguay and vacancy proceedings in Peru

Political scrutiny has intensified in Peru and Paraguay involving government officials and electoral processes. In Peru, initial tensions focused on the security crisis and the conduct of Interior Minister César Astudil

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Ecuador security and defense measures

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated

Latest: Peru government requests 120 days of legislative powers

The administration of President Daniel Noboa has focused on addressing internal security through both executive decrees and legislative action. In August 2026, President Noboa extended a state of exception for 30 days

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Dominican Republic government reorganization

9 clusters · 95 sources · last updated

Latest: Dominican Republic National Police implements major leadership reassignments

President Luis Abinader has initiated a broad reorganization of the Dominican Republic’s government through a series of administrative decrees. On August 15, 2026, the administration announced leadership changes across s

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Fiscal oversight and public spending in Mexico and Peru

3 clusters · 17 sources · last updated

Latest: Municipal management oversight in Mexico and Peru

Fiscal oversight and administrative management remain central themes in Mexico and Peru. In Querétaro, Mexico, the Secretaría de la Contraloría (SECON) has appointed 15 external auditing firms to review the 2026 fiscal y

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Tren de Aragua cartel expansion and arrests

6 clusters · 36 sources · last updated

Latest: Planadas Mayor targeted in armed intimidation incident

In mid-August 2026, security forces identified a trend of Latin American criminal organizations, including Tren de Aragua, MS13, and Primeiro Comando da Capital, implementing expansion strategies into Europe via Spain. T

[QUIET] [POLITICS] [CO] [LK] [PE]

Prison overcrowding and reform efforts in Colombia, Sri Lank

4 clusters · 13 sources · last updated

Latest: Sri Lanka officials discuss measures to curb prison overcrowding

In late July 2026, Colombia and Sri Lanka reported severe strains in their national prison systems due to overcrowding and mismanagement. Colombia’s incoming administration received a handover report showing prisons oper

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Landslides on Peru's Panamericana Sur highway

5 clusters · 68 sources · last updated

Latest: Peru activates air and sea rescue bridge in Arequipa

Heavy rains and the ‘DANA Aníbal’ atmospheric phenomenon triggered landslides, mudflows, and rockfalls along the Panamericana Sur highway in Peru, specifically affecting the Atico and Ocoña sectors of the Arequipa region

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