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Wednesday 29 November 2023 Dublin: 2°C

# Lima

This year
2023
Protesters stream into Peru’s capital demanding resignation of president
The protests follow a weeks-long movement to demand Dina Boluarte’s resignation, the dissolution of Congress, and immediate elections.
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Jan 19th 2023, 10:05 PM
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
Last year
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
'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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
'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
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
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
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
'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
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
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
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
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
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
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
'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
27 juvenile inmates escape from Peruvian jail
The inmates, who broke out in two groups, took advantage of distractions over the New Year period to make a run for it.
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Jan 2nd 2013, 7:46 AM
Get up, Stand up: Irish paddle surfers off to Peru for world championships
A group of six are set to compete in the very first international competition of its kind in Lima later this month.
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Feb 8th 2012, 1:16 PM