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Peru's new government under President Keiko Fujimori is set to strengthen ties with the US, viewing it as a strategic partner. Foreign Minister Carlos Espa announced plans to restore relations with Mexico and Colombia, and gradually with Venezuela, while joining a US-led anti-crime coalition.
Keiko Fujimori, a 51-year-old conservative politician, officially became president of Peru after defeating leftist rival Roberto Sanchez by fewer than 50,000 votes in a June runoff. She has vowed a tough crackdown on crime, but critics fear a return to the authoritarian tactics of her father, Alberto Fujimori.
Four residents of Memphis, Tennessee have filed a lawsuit alleging harassment by a Trump-backed crime and immigration task force. The complaint claims officers retaliated against people recording arrests and other First Amendment-protected activities. The U.S. Justice Department denies the allegations.
