Wednesday, October 30, 2019
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Peru announces reforms to 'improve lives' as protests rock neighboring countries

Peru’s government on Wednesday announced plans for an ambitious reform package including better health care and a higher minimum wage amid regional protests against market reforms and social injustice that have rocked neighbors Ecuador and Chile. President Martin Vizcarra dissolved Peru´s opposition-controlled legislature last month amid a long-running standoff with lawmakers over anti-corruption reforms. Read More