Tag: Peru
Peruvian writer Mario Vargas Llosa dies at 89
In 2010, Vargas Llosa was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for what the Swedish academy called “his cartography of…
Peru extends state of emergency in protest-hit cities
Protesters have demanded Boluarte step down, and that Castillo, who was arrested for "rebellion," be released.
Peruvian PM Anibal Torres resigns amid crisis
In his address, Torres sought the repeal of the law, which establishes that all constitutional reform initiatives submitted to a…
Fireboy DML, Ed Sheeran’s Peru Remix tops UK Apple Music
The Lagos born singer, whose real name is Adedamola Adefolahan, released “Peru Remix” on Friday, 24 December, 2021.
‘Peru’ remix ft. Ed Sheeran hits over 1m views in less than 24 hours
In less than 24 hours the official video of the Peru remix dropped, it has garnered 1.9 million views on…
Peruvian government reacts to Fireboy DML single Peru
The South American country, Peru through its official Twitter handle said Fireboy might have got his inspiration for the smash…
Fireboy features Ed Sheeran in ‘Peru’ remix
The original version of Peru which was released back in July had attracted global attention and also enjoyed massive airplay.
Ed Sheeran sings in Yoruba in collabo with Fireboy DML
The remix of Peru, both in audio and video is due for release on Friday, the Christmas eve.
Fireboy DML drops new single “Peru”
YBNL artiste, Adedamola Adefolahan popularly known as Fireboy DML has returned with another single as he gears up for yet…
Brazil await Argentina or Colombia in Copa America final
Brazil now await the winner of Tuesday's other semi-final between Argentina and Colombia in the Copa America final at the…
Peru edge Paraguay for Copa America semi-final
Peru became the first side to book their place in the Copa America semi-finals after beating Paraguay on penalty kicks…
Peruvian minister Elizabeth Astete resigns for getting COVID-19 vaccine early
Elizabeth Astete, Peru’s foreign minister has stepped down over a public backlash to politicians getting coronavirus jabs early.
Peru receives first batch of Chinese Sinopharm vaccine
Peru’s President Francisco Sagasti said Peru has received the first shipment of COVID-19 vaccine developed by the Chinese pharmaceutical company…
Peru names Francisco Sagasti as third president in a week
Peru’s Congress on Monday chose a 76-year-old former World Bank official as the South American country’s new president, the third…
Merino resigns as Peru president after five days in power
Peru’s President Manuel Merino resigned Sunday, just five days after taking office, sparking celebrations in the capital Lima following street…
Peru’s parliament sacks President Vizcarra over corruption
Peru’s Congress voted to oust President Martín Vizcarra on Monday in an impeachment trial over corruption allegations, the second effort…
Brazil win Copa America, beat Peru
Gabriel Jesus scored one goal and assisted another before being sent off as Brazil won a first Copa America title…
Peru knock out Chile for Copa America final
Copa America defending champions Chile have lost their bid for a third successive Final after they were beaten by Peru…
Coach Gareca praises Peru character for win over Uruguay
Peru coach Ricardo Gareca praised his team's character on Saturday after they beat highly-fancied Uruguay on penalties to reach the…
Copa America: Five-star Brazil thrash Peru for Q/finals
Hosts Brazil gave a five-star performance Saturday, thrashing Peru 5-0 to qualify for the quarter-finals of Copa America. Gabriel Jesus…
17 passengers burnt to death in Peru bus fire
An inferno swept through a bus at an illegal transport terminal in Lima, killing 17 people trapped inside in one…
France reach knockout stage, send Peru home from World Cup
Kylian Mbappe's first World Cup goal was enough to send France into the last 16 with a 1-0 win against…
Wasteful Peru lose 1-0 to Denmark
Denmark began their World Cup campaign with a hard-fought victory against a Peru side that had earlier missed a penalty.
Peru captain cleared to play at Russia 2018
Peru captain Paolo Guerrero has been cleared to play at next month’s FIFA World Cup finals after a Swiss court…
Peru asks Trump to deport ex-president accused of corruption
Peru’s President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski has asked his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump to consider deporting one of his predecessors, Alejandro…
Peru down Paraguay to claim third spot in Copa America
Concepción (Chile) (AFP) – Paolo Guerrero fired Peru to a third place play-off victory over Paraguay to stay in the…
Fujimori, ex-Peruvian president bags 8 years in jail
A Peruvian court Thursday sentenced former president Alberto Fujimori, already in jail for a government-backed massacre, to eight years in…
Dutch murderer weds in Peruvian prison
Dutchman Joran van der Sloot, who is serving a 28-year prison sentence for killing a Peruvian woman in 2010, has…
Nakedness as means of protests: In pictures
People now use all manners of tactics to gain attention for sundry causes. In South Africa, people take part in…
Nasarawa In Peru For Pre-Season Matches
Ahead of the resumption of the Nigeria Premier League, NPL, which has been tentatively fixed for 16 February, newly promoted…