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Pope Francis waves as he departs the government palace in Lima, Peru, Friday, Jan. 19, 2018. (AP Photo/Karel Navarro)

The Latest: Traditionalist blog questions mid-flight wedding

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By CARSON GERBER - Associated Press

FILE - In these 2017 file photo, three former South American soccer officials, from left, Manuel Burga, of Peru; Jose Maria Marin, of Brazil; and Juan Angel Napout, of Paraguay, accused of accepting millions of dollars in bribes, are shown outside federal court in the Brooklyn borough of New York. The three are among the more than 40 soccer officials, businessmen and entities charged in a scandal that's shaken FIFA, soccer's governing body. (AP Photo/File)

The Latest: Lawyer thought FIFA conviction was imminent

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FILE - In these 2017 file photo, three former South American soccer officials, from left, Manuel Burga, of Peru; Jose Maria Marin, of Brazil; and Juan Angel Napout, of Paraguay, accused of accepting millions of dollars in bribes, are shown outside federal court in the Brooklyn borough of New York. The three are among the more than 40 soccer officials, businessmen and entities charged in a scandal that's shaken FIFA, soccer's governing body. (AP Photo/File)

US jury acquits Peruvian defendant in FIFA bribery case

By LARRY NEUMEISTER - Associated Press

In this Oct. 25, 2013, file photo, Peru's jailed, former President Alberto Fujimori attends his hearing at a police base on the outskirts of Lima, Peru. On Dec. 24, 2017, Peru's President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski announced he was granting Fujimori a medical pardon. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia, File)

Pedro Pablo Kuczynski, Peru’s president, grants medical pardon for jailed Alberto Fujimori

By Franklin Briceno - Associated Press

Peru's President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski , right, shakes hands with National Congress President Luis Galarreta in Lima, Peru, Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017. Kuczynski is facing an impeachment vote following revelations that his private consulting business received money from the Brazilian construction company implicated in Latin America's biggest corruption scandal. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)

Pedro Pablo Kuczynski, Peru’s president, dodges impeachment over Odebrecht scandal

By Franklin Briceno and Christine Armario - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017 file photo, Peru's Paolo Guerrero trains for his upcoming World Cup qualifying match in Lima, Peru. Peru captain Paolo Guerrero will be eligible for next year's World Cup after FIFA reduced his suspension for doping from one year to six months. FIFA announced Wednesday, Dec. 20 that its disciplinary committee considered the six-month ban a proportionate sanction &quot;after taking into account all circumstances of the case.&quot; (AP Photo/Martin Mejia, file)

Peru’s Guerrero set for World Cup after doping ban gets cut

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Jose Maria Marin, of Brazil, arrives to federal court in the Brooklyn borough of New York, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017. Closing arguments are set to take place in the New York trial of three former South American soccer officials charged in the bribery scandal engulfing the sport's governing body. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

The Latest: Soccer bribery case deliberations set for Friday

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FILE- In this Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017 file photo, Peru's Paolo Guerrero arrives for a national soccer team practice session in Lima, Peru. FIFA banned Peru captain Paolo Guerrero for one year after a positive test for cocaine, on Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, forcing the striker to miss the World Cup. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia, File)

Peru captain Paolo Guerrero to miss World Cup, banned 1 year

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In this Sept. 22, 2017 photo, the pre-Columbian archeological site La Luz is flanked by a private soccer field players rent in Lima, Peru. Many people in modern-day Peru are raised among the Incan ruins built before the Spanish colonized South America. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)

Peru’s abundant ruins feel the squeeze of urbanization

By FRANKLIN BRICENO and RODRIGO ABD - Associated Press

Peru's Raul Ruidiaz rides on the back of teammate Christian Ramos, after Ramos scored his team's second goal against New Zealand during a play-off qualifying match for the 2018 Russian World Cup in Lima, Peru, Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017. (AP Photo/Karel Navarro)

Russia is lowest-ranked team in draw for its home World Cup

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Peru's Christian Ramos, right,. celebrates after scoring his side's second goal against New Zealand, with his teammate Alberto Rodriguez , center, during a play-off qualifying match for the 2018 Russian World Cup in Lima, Peru, Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017. Peru won the match 2-0 and qualified for the World Cup for the first time in 36 years. (AP Photo/Karel Navarro)

Peru qualifies for first World Cup since 1982 by beating NZ

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FILE - In this March 2, 2014 file photo, Harvey Weinstein arrives at the Oscars in Los Angeles. The sexual harassment and assault allegations against Weinstein that rocked Hollywood and sparked a flurry of allegations in other American industries, as well as the political arena, are reaching far beyond U.S. borders. Emboldened by the women, and men, who have spoken up, the &quot;Weinstein Effect&quot; is rippling across the globe. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)

‘Weinstein Effect’ goes global as powerful men confronted

By ARON HELLER - Associated Press

Peru assistant coach Nestor Bonillo, center, talks with Peru's players during a practice in Lima, Peru, Monday, Nov. 13, 2017. Peru will face New Zealand in Lima on Nov. 15, in an intercontinental World Cup playoff. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)

Peru hopes to crack New Zealand defense for World Cup berth

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Peru's Andre Carrillo, left, under pressure from New Zealand's Ryan Thomas during their Soccer World Cup qualifying match in Wellington, New Zealand, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. (Ross Setford/SNPA via AP)

New Zealand, Peru draw 0-0 in World Cup playoff

By STEVE McMORRAN - Associated Press

Doping ban for Peru captain threatens World Cup dream vs NZ

By STEVE McMORRAN - Associated Press

FIFA suspend Peru striker Guerrero for failing doping test

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ANOC president Sheikh Ahmad Al Fahad Al Sabah of Kuwait, left, and IOC President Thomas Bach, right, arrive at the general assembly of The Association of National Olympic Committees in Prague, Czech Republic, Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Corruption, doping issues aired at global Olympic meeting

By KAREL JANICEK - Associated Press

Argentina's Lionel Messi reacts during a World Cup qualifying soccer match against Peru at La Bombonera stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017. Argentina tied the match 0-0 and is almost eliminated from the upcoming World Cup in Russia. (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano)

Get out the calculators: Argentina may miss World Cup

By RICARDO ZUNIGA - Associated Press

A man walks past a fence with graffiti depicting Argentina's soccer legend Diego Maradona in the town of Volkhov, 130 km (80 miles) east of St.Petersburg, Russia, Monday, Oct. 2, 2017. (AP Photo/Dmitri Lovetsky)

Brazil is in; Argentina still fighting for a World Cup spot

By STEPHEN WADE and RICARDO ZUNIGA - Associated Press