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In this April 7, 2011 file photo, then presidential candidate Alejandro Toledo takes part in a campaign rally in Lima, Peru. The Peruvian public prosecutor's office said Tuesday, July 16, 2019, that the Toledo the former president was arrested in the United States where he currently resides, on an extradition order requested by Peru to stand trial for a corruption case involving Brazilian construction company Odebrecht. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia, File)

Former Peruvian president Alejandro Toledo arrested in US

By FRANKLIN BRICENO - Associated Press

In this April 7, 2011 file photo, then presidential candidate Alejandro Toledo takes part in a campaign rally in Lima, Peru. The Peruvian public prosecutor's office said Tuesday, July 16, 2019, that the Toledo the former president was arrested in the United States where he currently resides, on an extradition order requested by Peru to stand trial for a corruption case involving Brazilian construction company Odebrecht. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia, File)

Alejandro Toledo, ex-Peru president, arrested in U.S.

By Franklin Briceno - Associated Press

Peru's coach Ricardo Gareca gives instructions to his players during the final match of the Copa America against Brazil at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday, July 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

Peru coach says his team is optimistic for the future

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press

Brazil's Everton celebrates scoring his side's first goal against Peru during the final soccer match of the Copa America at Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday, July 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

Brazil beats Peru to win 1st Copa America title since 2007

By Tales Azzoni and Mauricio Savarese - Associated Press

Peru's coach Ricardo Gareca, center, gives instructions to Luis Abram during a Copa America semifinal soccer match against Chile at the Arena do Gremio in Porto Alegre, Brazil, Wednesday, July 3, 2019. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)

Once its nemesis, Argentine coach Gareca leads Peru revival

By ERIC NÚÑEZ - Associated Press

Brazil's Gabriel Jesus, left, celebrates with Richarlison his side's 2nd goal scored by teammate Roberto Firmino, right, during a Copa America semifinal soccer match against Argentina at the Mineirao stadium in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Tuesday, July 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan)

Brazil downplays heavy favorite status in Copa América final

By MAURICIO SAVARESE - Associated Press

Peru's players celebrate their team's 3-0 win over Chile in a Copa America semifinal soccer match at Arena do Gremio in Porto Alegre, Brazil, Wednesday, July 3, 2019. Peru advance to the final.(AP Photo/Edison Vara)

Surprising Peru going for 1 last Copa América upset

By ERIC NÚÑEZ - Associated Press

Chile's Arturo Vidal reacts after missing a chance to score against Peru during a Copa America semifinal soccer match at the Arena do Gremio in Porto Alegre, Brazil, Wednesday, July 3, 2019. Peru defeated Chile 3-0 and advances to the final with Brazil. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)

Chile’s Copa América run ends with tough loss to old rival

By ERIC NÚÑEZ - Associated Press

Peru's Victor Yotun, right, celebrates scoring his side's second goal with teammate Paolo Guerrero during a Copa America semifinal soccer match against Chile at the Arena do Gremio in Porto Alegre, Brazil, Wednesday, July 3, 2019. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan)

Peru upsets Chile and will face Brazil in Copa América final

By ERIC NÚÑEZ - Associated Press

Peru's soccer players warm up during a practice session in Porto Alegre, Brazil, Monday, July 1, 2019. Peru will face Chile on July 3 in the semifinals for the Copa America. (AP Photo/Edison Vara)

Copa América: Chile vs. Peru semifinal filled with history

By ERIC NÚÑEZ - Associated Press

Uruguay's Luis Suarez, right, walks by Peru's Paolo Guerrero, left, after failing to score during the penalty shoot-out during a Copa America quarterfinal soccer match at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, Saturday, June 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan)

Peru advances in Copa América after Suárez misses penalty

By MAURICIO SAVARESE - Associated Press

Uruguay's Edinson Cavani celebrates scoring his side's first goal against Chile during a Copa America Group C soccer match at Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, June 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)

Uruguay beats Chile, faces Peru in Copa America quarterfinal

By MAURICIO SAVARESE - Associated Press

Brazil's Everton celebrates scoring his side's third goal against Peru during a Copa America Group A soccer match at the Arena Corinthians in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Saturday, June 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano)

Brazil routs Peru 5-0 to reach Copa America quarterfinals

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press

Brazil's coach Tite, left, talks with Brazil's Gabriel Jesus during a Copa America Group A soccer match against Venezuela at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, Tuesday, June 18, 2019. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

Copa America: Tite expected to make changes to Brazil’s team

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press

Venezuelan migrants wait at an immigration control point on the Ecuador-Peru border, before the end of a special visa program and tightened entry requirements that demand passports, in Tumbes, Peru, June 14, 2019. Peru unexpectedly became the country with the second-highest number of asylum requests globally last year. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)

UN: Venezuelans now file 1 in 5 of all new asylum claims

By CHRISTINE ARMARIO and FRANKLIN BRICEÑO - Associated Press

A Venezuelan migrant carrying her son, stands on the Pan-American Highway outside an immigration office in an attempt to cross from Ecuador into Peru moments after stricter entry requirements went into effect, in Tumbes, Peru, Saturday, June 15, 2019. With its relatively stable economy and flexible immigration laws, Peru has become a main destination for millions of Venezuelans escaping hyperinflation, medical shortages and political repression at home. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)

Peru starts demanding passports, visas from Venezuelans

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Venezuelan migrants rest while another group stands in line to enter am immigration office in Tumbes, Peru, Friday, June 14, 2019. Venezuelan citizens are rushing to enter Peru before the implementation of new entry requirements on migrants fleeing the crisis-wracked South American nation. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)

Venezuelans rush to Peru before new requirements take effect

By FRANKLIN BRICEÑO and MARTÍN MEJIA - Associated Press

Venezuelans line up at an immigration processing office on the Rumichaca bridge, before crossing the border from Colombia to Ecuador, Thursday, June 13, 2019. Venezuelan migrants are making their way to Peru, where on June 15, the country will start requiring them to have a passport and a humanitarian visa. (AP Photo/Dolores Ochoa)

Venezuelans flock to Peru before new entry requirements

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Companies pushed baby formula in Peru despite ban

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Peru inmates exchange life of crime for sewing designs

By FRANKLIN BRICEÑO - Associated Press