Events in the year 2023 in Peru.
Incumbents President: Dina Boluarte Prime Minister: Alberto Otárola
Events
January 9 January – Juliaca massacre: At least 18 people are killed and over 100 others are injured when the Peruvian National Police fire upon demonstrations in Juliaca. 10 January – Prime Minister Alberto Otárola imposes a three-day curfew in the Puno region from 8 pm to 4 am (PET) the following day in an effort to repress the protests. 12 January – 2022–2023 Peruvian protests: The city of Cusco is placed under red alert after clashes between protesters and police leave one dead and 17 injured. 19 January – Thousands of protesters march in Lima demanding the resignation of president Dina Boluarte as the number of fatalities from clashes between demonstrators and police exceeds 50. 21 January – Peru indefinitely closes its iconic Machu Picchu historic site due to the ongoing unrest which has killed dozens of people. Around 500 foreign nationals are currently stranded in Peru. 28 January – At least 24 people are killed when a bus plunges off a cliff in the El Alto District.
February 5 February – The government extends the state of emergency in the Apurímac, Arequipa, Cuzco, Madre de Dios, Moquegua, Puno, and Tacna departments until April 7. 7 February – The Peruvian environment ministry reports that the H5N1 influenza A virus has killed 585 sea lions and more than 55,000 birds within its protected areas in "recent weeks". 10 February – The Parliament of Peru approves a motion to file criminal charges against former president Pedro Castillo. The charges include criminal organization, traffic of influences and collusion of power. 11 February – Seven police officers are killed and another is injured when their vehicle is ambushed in Valle de los Ríos Apurímac, Ene y Mantaro, in a suspected attack by remnants of Shining Path.
March 7-20 March – Cyclone Yaku causes heavy rains, flooding, landslides, and destruction across northern Peru, displacing thousands and killing at least eight before dissipating. 18 March – An earthquake in Ecuador causes two fatalities and several injuries in Peru.
April 3 April – Peru was withdrawn as host of the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup, citing the inability of the host country to fulfill its commitments to completing the infrastructure required to stage the tournament. 4 April – The Congress of Peru votes against the petition of impeachment of President Dina Boluarte over the alleged killings of protesters during the ongoing protests, amid a worsening volatility in the country's politics. 10 April – At least 10 people are killed and 25 others are injured in a bus crash in the Department of Lima.
May 6 May – A mine fire occurs in Yanaquihua District, Condesuyos Province.
July
28 July – President Dina Boluarte delivers an annual Independence Day message amid ongoing protests and social unrest.
August
10-18 August – The 27th Lima Film Festival is held in Lima, featuring in-person and virtual screenings under the theme "#LetsBeProtagonists".
September
16 September – Thousands protest in Lima supporting the National Board of Justice and opposing Congress’ efforts to remove its members.
November
4-8 November 2023 – Universitario and Alianza Lima play the Liga 1 Finals, drawing 1–1 on 4 November and Universitario winning 2–0 on 8 November to claim their 27th league title and first in ten years.
25-27 November – Jaime Villanueva, Miguel Ángel Girao, and Abel Hurtado are arrested in the Operation Valkyrie V scandal.
December
5-7 December - AdventureNext Latin America 2023 was held in Arequipa bringing together global adventure operators and members of the media.
Deaths 10 March – Tongo, 65, singer and comedian.
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