Current Events in Peru: Political Changes, New Transportation Services, and General Interest News
In the political sphere, the Minister of Justice and Human Rights, Luis Jiménez Borra, reported that former President Pedro Castillo still needs to correct some observations in his pardon request. Although the request was declared inadmissible on April 30, Castillo is still within the legal timeframe to rectify the errors. At the same time, electoral fragmentation is observed for the 2026 Regional and Municipal Elections, as parties such as Fuerza Popular and Renovación Popular have not registered candidates in several regions of the center and south of the country.
On the other hand, Duberlí Rodríguez, lawyer and spokesperson for Juntos por el Perú, spoke out regarding the investigations involving the brother of a party leader. Rodríguez assured that if the evidence is clear, the accusation will follow its legal course. Additionally, the lawyer clarified that Pedro Castillo's request for clemency cannot be resolved immediately by the current authorities, debunking some rumors about the judicial process.
Regarding public services, the new "Pink Corridor" (Corredor Rosado) has begun operations, connecting Lima and Callao. This transportation system features a fleet of 30 modern buses and offers 33 stops from the Mi Perú district to Plaza 2 de Mayo, with an affordable fare of one sol fifty. However, citizens of Lima and Callao should be prepared, as scheduled power outages have been announced for May 20 in eight districts due to maintenance work on the electrical grid.
In a social interest note, the Padomi institution finally delivered the death certificate of an elderly woman in the Surco district. This occurred after the family made a public complaint in the media to speed up the process. The granddaughter of the deceased woman thanked the support received, highlighting that media pressure was fundamental for the entity to complete the necessary procedures that had been delayed.
In the world of entertainment, Peruvian model Natalie Vértiz enthusiastically announced that she has been selected to participate in the casting for the famous 2026 Victoria's Secret fashion show in the United States. On the other hand, actress and public figure Milett Figueroa reported that she will initiate legal action against those who have made offensive comments toward her and her family. Figueroa stated that she has decided to set a limit on the insults to protect her integrity and that of her loved ones.
Finally, entertainment and science news close today's report. Host Magaly Medina criticized a recent kiss between participants Onelia Molina and Kevin Díaz on the program 'Esto es Guerra', calling the scene unnatural. In the scientific field, researchers discovered that worker bees play a decisive role in the hive, as they help choose which larva will become queen through the use of specific hormones, demonstrating that the organization of these insects is more complex than previously thought.