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Peru court backs president’s decision to dissolve Congress

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Police stand guard outside the government palace in Lima, Peru, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019. Peruvian President Martín Vizcarra dissolved the opposition-controlled congress and called new elections on Monday, saying the step was needed to uproot the nation's endemic corruption. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)

Dark days for Peru’s political dynasty after congress closes

By CHRISTINE ARMARIO - Associated Press

Police patrol past a souvenir shop located between the presidential palace and Congress in Lima, Peru, Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2019. Peru is in the throes of its deepest constitutional crisis in nearly three decades as President Martín Vizcarra and the opposition-controlled congress engage in an acrimonious tug of war over who should lead the South American nation. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)

In Peru, political upheaval fuels long-simmering frustration

By CHRISTINE ARMARIO - Associated Press

A supporter of Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra is dressed as an Inca protest against lawmakers outside Congress after Vizcarra dissolved the legislature in Lima, Peru, Monday, Sept. 30, 2019. Opposition legislators defied Vizcarra's order dissolving congress by voting to suspend him from office and swearing in Vice President Mercedes Araoz as the South American nation's new leader. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)

AP Explains: Peru’s chaotic power struggle in a nutshell

By CHRISTINE ARMARIO - Associated Press

Supporters of Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra gather outside Congress after Vizcarra dissolved the legislature in Lima, Peru, Monday, Sept. 30, 2019. Opposition legislators defied the president's order dissolving congress and have voted to suspend him from office. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)

Peru thrown into constitutional crisis amid power struggle

By FRANKLIN BRICEÑO and CHRISTINE ARMARIO - Associated Press

Pedestrians walking past stop spontaneously to shout at lawmakers outside Congress, in Lima, Peru, Monday, Sept. 30, 2019. The political duel between Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra and Congress intensified in recent weeks after lawmakers decided to shelve Vizcarra's proposal to hold early presidential and congressional elections, which he argues is necessary to break the deadlock and stabilize the nation. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)

Peru president dissolves congress amid anti-corruption push

By FRANKLIN BRICEÑO and CHRISTINE ARMARIO - Associated Press

Security officers stand outside Congress where lawmakers are expected to push forward a vote to select an almost-full slate of new magistrates to the Constitutional Tribunal, in Lima, Peru, Monday, Sept. 30, 2019. Lawmakers are pushing forward the vote despite President Martín Vizcarra's warning the move threatens his fight against corruption and that he'll dissolve the opposition-controlled legislature. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)

The Latest: Opposition lawmakers defying president’s order

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