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Despite successive records in monthly tax revenue, the cap means government can only increase spending by the previous year's inflation rate. Leftist President-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who will be sworn in on Jan. 1, promised to abolish the rule.
Peru's Supreme Court Judge Juan Carlos Checkley, on Thursday (local time), ordered former President Pedro Castillo to remain in pre-trial detention for 18 months after his arrest last week, Andina, Peru News Agency reported.
The Peruvian parliament on Friday (December 16) rejected a bill that sought to bring elections in the country forward by more than two years. The parliament looked to end protests against the ousting of former president Pedro Castillo. The protests have left 18 dead. The proposal to move the elections from 2026 to December 2023, which needed 87 votes to pass, received only 49 in favor with 33 against and 23 abstentions, according to the official count. The protests after the ouster of Castillo have now spread to several cities.
Let's take a look at some other stories in the headlines. peru has declared a state of emergency for the next 30 days. supporters of former president, pedro castillio, continue to protest. the country's main roads and airports are blocked as people take to the streets. mr castillo was impeached and detained for alleged corruption following his attempt to dissolve peru's congress. russia has launched a new wave of air strikes on ukraine — targeting the capital kyiv. ukrainian officials say their air defences shot down 13 drones, but fragments hit residential buildings, and a government office...
In a way that avoids further escalation. a chinese embassy spokesman said its staff had been the victims of the violence and the consul—general had simply completed his term of office. james landale, bbc news. china is facing problems with stockpiling after it relaxed its most severe covid—i9 policies last week. people have been rushing to buy ibuprofen, cold medicines and covid testing kits amid reports of shortages. products for home remedies are now largely unavailable online, including lemons and canned peaches which are rich in vitamin c. let's take a look at some other stories in the...