Peru

At 58, Peru's Julio Granda Zuniga, a self-taught grandmaster who reached a peak rating of 2699 without studying, has announced his retirement from competition. In a recent interview, he revealed plans to focus on farming and teaching chess in his native Camaná, Peru. Granda's unconventional approach has long set him apart in the chess world.

22. januar 2026 Rapporteret af AI

The partner of Miguel Trauco, one of the Alianza Lima players accused of sexual abuse, has made a drastic decision. A 22-year-old Argentine woman filed the complaint against Trauco, Carlos Zambrano, and Sergio Peña. Peña broke his silence by posting a statement on social media.

Peru's government has announced it will delay its decision on safe passage for former Prime Minister Betssy Chávez to travel to Mexico, where she was granted political asylum. Instead, it will prioritize reforms to international asylum standards at the OAS. This comes amid diplomatic tensions between Peru and Mexico following the breakdown of relations.

6. november 2025 Rapporteret af AI

Peru's Congress approved a motion declaring Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum persona non grata in response to the political asylum granted to former Prime Minister Betssy Chávez. Mexico's Secretariat of Foreign Affairs rejected the decision, calling it excessive and based on false claims. This action escalates diplomatic tensions between the two countries, which began during the previous administration.