Posts By: Jacob Kessler
Jacob Kessler is a freelance journalist based in Peru. He covers international LGBT news, Chinese influence in South America, and other human rights issues. He is a graduate of Hunter College and speaks Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, and English.
March 24, 2023 > Jacob Kessler
Here’s What You Need to Know Ahead of the Lula-Xi Meeting
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is scheduled to travel to China on April 14. After initially postponing the trip due to contracting pneumonia, he will meet with Chinese […] Read More >
January 3, 2023 > Jacob Kessler
As truce ends, Peruvians brace themselves for what lies ahead
LIMA — Peru has been rocked by nationwide protests since Dec. 7, when former President Pedro Castillo was impeached by Congress. Protestors have called for a closure of Congress and […] Read More >
December 31, 2022 > Jacob Kessler
Why Peru’s president won’t be attending Lula’s Inauguration
Tomorrow, Brazil will have a new president. After a tense run-off election with incumbent Jair Bolsonarao, former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was narrowly victorious by a two-point margin. […] Read More >
December 7, 2022 > Jacob Kessler
Peru’s Pedro Castillo Dissolves Congress, Ousted from Presidency
LIMA — Peru’s former President Pedro Castillo announced on Dec. 7 that he was dissolving Congress, among other actions. Castillo made the announcement on the same day that Congress was […] Read More >
November 26, 2022 > Jacob Kessler
Explained: China’s Controversial Copper Mines in Perú
CUSCO, Perú — Shaking hands and exchanging lauds, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Peruvian Foreign Minister Cesar Landa met last week at the 29th APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in […] Read More >