# Lima

Peru braces for new rally in Lima against President Boluarte despite state of emergency

At least 42 people have died in five weeks of clashes between protesters and security forces.

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Jan 16th 2023, 10:26 PM

Peru declares state of emergency in capital following severe protests

A state of emergency will be in effect for 30 days in response to the weeks-long protests which have killed 42.

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Jan 15th 2023, 11:57 AM

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2022

Two firefighters killed in Peru as plane hits airport fire truck

Footage taken by witnesses and broadcast by Peruvian television channels showed the plane.

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Nov 19th 2022, 11:05 AM

All time

Peru president faces calls to resign after three protesters killed

Seven ministers of Peru’s cabinet resigned last night.

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Nov 15th 2020, 9:40 AM

Nine killed in Peru prison protest against overcrowded conditions during pandemic

Officials said the nine inmates were shot during clashes with authorities.

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Apr 28th 2020, 8:00 PM

# Coming Home

'We're just so grateful': 100 Irish citizens land back in Dublin after repatriation flight from Peru

Breandán from Co Cork said that it was a “surreal” experience having a Peruvian escort to the airport to catch the flight home.

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Mar 30th 2020, 7:48 PM

# alan garcia

Ex-Peru president kills himself after attempted police arrest

The attempted arrest took place at 6.30 am at Alan García’s home.

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Apr 17th 2019, 5:09 PM

# Gerard Desmond

Irish missionary set to return to Peru despite being shot by armed gang

Fr Desmond was attacked by an armed gang after he withdrew money to pay builders working on the primary school.

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Jun 4th 2018, 8:29 AM

Irish priest shot in the feet after being followed on way back from bank in Peru

He was followed home by three armed men who beat him and shot him before taking money.

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Apr 30th 2018, 12:48 PM

# sting in the tail

All Black out-half Sopoaga has reportedly agreed move to Wasps

The vacuum behind Beauden Barrett has sucked another 10 to the northern hemisphere.

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Jan 10th 2018, 2:53 PM

# machu picchu

Two Irish architects have scooped a world prize for a brutalist university building

Grafton Architects, led by Yvonne Farrell and Shelley McNamara, won the first-ever RIBA International Prize for their project in Lima, Peru.

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Nov 24th 2016, 8:28 AM

# Cocaine smuggling

Drugs mule Melissa Reid released from prison in Peru

The Scottish woman is on the way back to the UK.

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Jun 22nd 2016, 7:26 AM

# Cocaine smuggling

Melissa Reid to be released from prison in Peru

The Scottish woman was arrested in August 2013 with Michaella McCollum from Co Tyrone.

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May 14th 2016, 7:34 AM

# on the run

A wanted man thought his mugshot was 'terrible' so he sent police a selfie instead

Who among us would not, in fairness.

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Jan 12th 2016, 8:17 AM

Peru 2 to spend Christmas in Lima prison as strike delays court hearing

The two women had been hoping to be transferred to prisons in the UK to finish their sentences closer to their families.

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Dec 14th 2015, 4:11 PM

# out on a lima

'Bible-toting' police officers dressed up as priests to bust drug dealer

“As we are fighting crime, we have to be a little ingenious.”

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Sep 2nd 2015, 3:50 PM

This whole community lives in a sprawling South American graveyard

The poor sleep among the dead in a neighbourhood just outside Peru’s capital city.

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Aug 9th 2015, 2:00 PM

# dog day afternoon

Dozens of dogs get hitched in mass canine wedding

The slightly bonkers big day happened in Lima, Peru over the weekend.

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May 19th 2014, 6:00 PM

# South America

47 One Direction fans treated for asphyxia at Peru concert

The band are on a huge tour of South America.

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May 1st 2014, 9:30 AM

# Pick it out

Brazilian striker Lima scored with this absolute rocket in the Europa League

The former Braga forward won the game for the Portuguese side in powerful style.

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Apr 24th 2014, 10:37 PM

# Drug smuggling

'Peru 2' may soon be one as Reid's parents pay to bring her home

Reid’s parents have reportedly paid £3,500 so she can apply for a prison transfer and serve her sentence in Scotland, leaving her Northern Irish friend behind in Peru.

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Feb 10th 2014, 9:45 PM

# News Fix

Here’s What Happened Today: Monday

Everyone’s been talking about the resignation of the CRC boss, the major jobs announcement in Limerick and tomorrow’s service for ‘Madiba’…

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Dec 9th 2013, 11:42 PM

Sentencing of ‘Peru 2′ postponed due to judges’ strike

Michaela McCollum Connolly and Melissa Reid were due to be sentenced today. No new date has been set for their court appearance.

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Dec 9th 2013, 11:20 PM

Peru pair face sentences of six years and 8 months

Michaella McCollum Connolly and Melissa Reid entered guilty pleas at a court hearing last night.

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Sep 25th 2013, 8:05 AM

Michaella McCollum Connolly pleads guilty to drug offences in Peru

She now faces a minimum of six years and eight months in prison with no parole.

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Sep 24th 2013, 7:58 PM

Michaella co-accused to plead guilty - reports

A guilty plea would ensure Melissa Reid a shorter sentence.

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Sep 15th 2013, 9:00 PM

# drug trafficking

The Peru two to consider their plea and the story of their kidnap and arrest

Michaella McCollum Connolly’s lawyer also outlined the chain of events that led to her arrest.

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Sep 1st 2013, 3:57 PM

PICS: Michaella and Melissa arrive in jail, and their wish list revealed

Toilet roll, Pringles, Oreos and a sports bra, were among some of the items requested as well as stamps and envelopes to write letters home.

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Aug 23rd 2013, 8:29 PM

# drug trafficking

PICS: Michaella and Melissa refused bail and head to Peruvian jail

The pair were arrested two weeks ago at Lima’s international airport with 11 kilograms of cocaine.

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Aug 21st 2013, 10:37 PM

# drug trafficking

PICS: Michaella and Melissa arrive in Peruvian court over drug trafficking charges

Connolly’s lawyer Peter Madden said the Tyrone woman would be protesting her innocence.

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Aug 20th 2013, 4:37 PM

Michaella's brother visits her in Peruvian police custody ahead of trial

He visited his sister at the national police anti-drug headquarters where Michaella and her companion Melissa Reid are being held.

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Aug 19th 2013, 10:46 PM

# Drugs

Irish priest in Lima: Michaella was 'conned' and prisons are 'violent'

Michaella McCollum Connolly’s solicitor has flown to Peru ahead of today’s preliminary court hearing.

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Aug 16th 2013, 10:33 AM

“I don’t really want to talk to any journalist at any stage” – Michaella McCollum Connolly

In a video posted last night, Michaella says that she is not being given enough to drink.

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Aug 14th 2013, 10:18 PM

Michaella and Melissa's court appearance delayed in Peru

The pair have been visited by the former honorary consul of Ireland in Peru and Archbishop of Lima Seán Walsh.

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Aug 14th 2013, 8:08 AM

# Drugs Bust

Video: Irish woman Michaella McCollum Connolly in Lima drugs bust

Footage of a Peru police video has emerged. Watch it here.

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Aug 13th 2013, 9:18 AM

# Cocaine

'Missing' Michaella McCollum Connolly visited by British embassy in Peru

The larger the amount of drugs the longer the sentence in Peru, and if convicted, the women could face up to 25 years in prison.

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Aug 11th 2013, 2:52 PM