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Peru's Toledo returns home to join two other former heads of state in jail

Former Peruvian President Alejandro Toledo returned on Sunday to Peru from the United States, becoming the third head of state to be imprisoned as the South American country seeks to shake off years of corruption by its rulers.

Reuters

Activists gather for Earth Day, urge action to avoid 'dystopian' future

Climate change campaigners gathered in New York's Times Square on Earth Day to urge action on global warming and cuts in plastics use while volunteers worldwide planted trees and cleared trash to mark the 54th annual celebration of the environment.

Reuters

Sculptures, artifacts returned to Peru in LA ceremony

The United States has returned several Peruvian antiquities, including the intricate knot-work artifacts known as khipus, in a ceremony at the Los Angeles consulate

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Extradition near for Peru ex-president, nation's third jailed leader

Former Peruvian President Alejandro Toledo surrendered to U.S. authorities on Friday, a U.S. Marshals Service official told Reuters, a day after his last-ditch bid to block his extradition to Peru over corruption charges was denied.

Reuters

Peru ex-leader Toledo surrenders to be extradited from US

Former Peruvian President Alejandro Toledo Manrique has surrendered to U.S. federal agents to be extradited to Peru

The Independent UK

Gold standard: Peru miners phase out mercury in bid to clean up industry

The hope is that ecological certification will bring higher prices and squeeze out criminal gangs running illegal operations

The Guardian - UK

Lawyers for Peruvian ex-president Toledo try to block extradition in US federal court

Lawyers for former Peruvian President Alejandro Toledo filed for an emergency stay in U.S. federal court on Thursday to block his extradition to Peru, where he faces corruption charges.

Reuters

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US judge orders Peru ex-leader detained for extradition

A U.S. judge has ordered former Peruvian President Alejandro Toledo Manrique to surrender to federal agents after an appeals court denied his latest motion to stop his extradition back to Peru

The Independent UK

How to be sushi smart: tips on avoiding anisakis disease

From sushi and sashimi (Japan) to poke bowls (Hawaii) and ceviche (Peru), consumption of raw or undercooked fish and other seafood is becoming increasingly popular. Appealing as such dishes can be, they can also increase the risk of exposure to fish-borne parasites.

The Conversation

‘Without the ice cap, we cannot live’: the Andes community devastated by climate crisis

The Quelccaya glacier, high in the mountains of Peru, is shrinking at an alarming rate and the people who live in its shadow are struggling to maintain their livelihoods

The Guardian - UK

Peru’s former presidential candidate sentenced for journalist’s murder

Daniel Urresti sent to jail for 12 years for his role in the 1988 killing of Hugo Bustíos at the height of the country’s civil conflict

The Guardian - US

Peru politician convicted in reporter's murder 35 years ago

A Peruvian judge has convicted and retired army general and conservative politician Daniel Urresti to 12 years in prison Thursday for his role 35 years ago in the murder of a journalist who covered abuses during Peru’s civil war

The Independent UK

China Utility Powers Up South American Presence With Peruvian Purchase

Under the deal, state-owned China Southern Power Grid will acquire two assets in Peru from Italy’s biggest utility Enel for about $2.9 billion

Caixin Global

U.S. court gives Peru's ex-President Toledo more time to fight extradition

A U.S. court ordered a two-week pause on the extradition of Peru's former President Alejandro Toledo, wanted in his home country on charges of taking millions of dollars in bribes as part of a continent-spanning corruption case.

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Peru ex-leader Toledo wins reprieve in extradition from US

Former Peruvian President Alejandro Toledo Manrique has been granted two more weeks to fight his extradition from the United States on corruption charges

The Guardian - US

Mayor closes museum of memories in battle over story of Peru’s violent past

Far-right mayor claimed Lima institution peddled false narrative of 1980-2000 conflict in which guerrillas and army killed 70,000

Reuters

Peru set to jail third ex-president as Toledo awaits extradition from U.S.

A U.S. court rejected an appeal by former Peruvian president Alejandro Toledo to stall his extradition over corruption charges, making it likely that he will be the third former leader to be held in a purpose-built jail in Lima.

The Guardian - US

Indigenous Peruvians condemn US ambassador’s visit to palm oil company

Indigenous communities condemned Lisa Kenny’s visit, claiming company is operating on illegally deforested land

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The Independent UK

US court denies ex-Peruvian president extradition stay

A United States federal court has denied former Peru President Alejandro Toledo Manrique’s appeal to stop his extradition to his native country to face corruption charges

Reuters

Peru's Congress votes against impeachment trial for president

Peru's congress rejected a motion on Tuesday from leftist lawmakers to launch impeachment hearings against President Dina Boluarte on charges tied to the deaths of protesters, the latest chapter in the country's political volatility.

Cinemablend

Paddington 3 Is Officially Happening, What We Know

Paddington 3 is finally moving into production, with key details being revealed in the process.

WhatToWatch

Paddington 3 filming date finally revealed — and it's soon!

The Paddington threequel, Paddington in Peru is due to start filming soon.

The Independent UK

Peru removed as host of this year's men's Under-17 World Cup

Peru has been stripped of hosting the men’s Under-17 World Cup because FIFA says the country is not ready to stage the tournament later this year

The Independent UK

Autopsies show 30 people died from gunfire in Peru protests

Human rights groups have called on the Peruvian government to investigate claims of excessive force by police and soldiers during recent anti-government protests that have left 49 civilians dead

Chicago Sun-Times

The hottest pepper in the world — what is it and can you eat it?

There are an estimated 50,000 types of chili peppers in the world, resulting from domestication over 6,000 years ago in Peru and Mexico.

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