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A Peruvian Supreme Court judge orders the arrest and five-month preventive detention of former prime minister Betssy Chávez, who is under asylum at the Mexican embassy and is being prosecuted for alleged seditious conspiracy in connection with former president Pedro Castillo's attempt to dissolve Congress.
2025-11-21

Peru announces it has severed diplomatic relations with Mexico, citing Mexico's decision to grant asylum to former Peruvian prime minister Betssy Chávez, as well as alleged interference in Peru's internal political affairs following President Pedro Castillo's 2022 self-coup.
2025-11-3

Prime Minister Alberto Otárola imposes a three-day curfew in the Puno region from 8{{nbsp}}pm to 4{{nbsp}}am (PET) the following day in an effort to repress the protests.
2023-01-10

Peruvian Prime Minister Mirtha Vásquez resigns in response to a reshuffle of the government by President Pedro Castillo.
2022-01-31

Peruvian President Pedro Castillo announces the resignation of Prime Minister Guido Bellido. Mirtha Vásquez is sworn-in to replace Bellido.
2021-10-6

Peruvian prime minister Guido Bellido warns companies which drill for gas in the country to either pay higher taxes or face nationalization.
2021-09-26

Minister of Defense of Peru Walter Martos is named the new Prime Minister after the approval of the motion of no-confidence against Pedro Cateriano.
2020-08-6

Prime Minister of Peru Vicente Zeballos resigns in the face of harsh criticism of his management of the COVID-19 pandemic. He is succeeded by Pedro Cateriano.
2020-07-15

Vicente Zeballos is named new Prime Minister, replacing Salvador del Solar.
2019-09-30

Peruvian President Alan García names José Chang as Prime Minister, replacing Javier Velásquez as part of a cabinet reshuffle.
2010-09-14