Peru
Peru President To Discuss Drug Trafficking With Joe Biden During Her Washington Trip
President Boluarte and Joe Biden are expected to talk about the "full-frontal fight against drug trafficking, along with the country's efforts to garner larger and better investments."
In Peru, A Small Carbon Footprint Is Not A Choice
Giving the poor a better life and spurring economic growth while also curbing planet-harming emissions is one of the major challenges facing world leaders meeting for COP28 climate talks next month in the United Arab Emirates.
Mexican President Not To Attend APEC Summit In US Due To Peru
"I'm not going to attend the San Francisco (summit) because we do not have relations with Peru," the President of Mexico, Andrés Manuel López Obrador said.
Peru's President Dina Boluarte Declares State Of Emergency In Parts Of Capital Amid Crime Spike
While the Peruvian president is currently in New York City to attend the 78th United Nations General Assembly, she was virtually present during the announcement of the emergency.
Peru Shamans 'Neutralize' Neymar In World Cup Qualifier Ritual
Dressed in colorful ponchos, a group of Peruvian shamans tie up an effigy of Neymar as they seek to "neutralize" him ahead of Tuesday's World Cup qualifying match against Brazil.
New Species Of Snake Found In Peru Named After Harrison Ford
The 40 cm (16 inch) reptile was first discovered in May 2022 in the jungle mountains of Otishi National Park, San Marcos National University said Wednesday.
State Of Emergency Declared As Volcano In Peru Erupts, Emitting Ash
Approximately 2,000 people reside in the affected area surrounding the volcano, facing the impact of the ongoing volcanic activity.
Former Prime Minister Of Peru Arrested On Conspiracy Charges
Following a court-issued order, Betssy Chavez, the former prime minister, was arrested at her residence located in Tacna, a city in the southern region of Peru.
Peru Declares National Emergency Amid Dengue Outbreak
Peru has declared National Emergency as dengue has killed more than 200 people, and hospitals are struggling to treat patients.
Amnesty Finds 'Extrajudicial Executions' Of Peru Protesters, Including Children, By Security Forces
Rural and indigenous south witnessed intense violence during nationwide protests, seen as coastal elites' further neglect of their concerns.
Fire Deep In Gold Mine Kills 27 Workers In Southern Peru
The miners were working about 100m (330ft) below the surface when the blaze broke out.
Peru's Former Presidential Candidate Daniel Urresti Jailed For Journalist's Murder
Peru's former presidential candidate Daniel Urresti was sentenced to jail on Thursday for a journalist's murder in 1988.
Powerful Cyclone In Peru Leaves 6 People Dead
At least six people have died in Peru as a powerful cyclone, Yaku, hit the country last week.
Peru: 6 Soldiers Dead After Seeking To Cross River To Flee Protest
The soldiers tried to take "an alternative route" by crossing a river but were swept away by the current.
The Peruvian Police Found Mummy In Delivery Man's Cooler Bag
The bandaged mummy was described as "a kind of spiritual girlfriend" by the man who claimed to have been sleeping in the same room.
Peru Authorizes Investigation Of Former President Pedro Castillo
Castillo is charged with offenses such as organized crime, influence peddling, and being an accomplice to collusion that occurred under his watch.
AMLO Resists Handover Of Pacific Alliance Presidency To Dina Boluarte
AMLO does not recognize Peruvian president Dina Boluarte's government and has granted asylum to ousted President Pedro Castillo's family in Mexico.
Peru Confirms H5N1 Avian Flu In Marine Mammals, Can It Be Transmitted To Humans?
A total of 585 sea lions and 55,000 wild birds have died of the H5N1 bird flu in recent weeks, the Government of Peru said.
Peru Landslide: President Dina Boluarte Reaches Disaster Zone
Dina Boluarte reached the disaster zone after the death toll from a landslide that hit southern Peru rose to at least 15 on Tuesday.
Crisis Continues In Peru; State Of Emergency Extended
The Peru government on Sunday extended a state of emergency to deal with a revolt against President Dina Boluarte that started in December 2022.
Peace Corps Evacuates Its Volunteers From Peru As Political Crisis Worsens
Amid a political crisis in Peru, the Peace Corps has evacuated its volunteers from the country.
Peru's Congress Agrees To Debate President Dina Boluarte’s Early Elections Request
Peru's Congress on Monday has voted to reconsider a proposal made by President Dina Boluarte to hold earlier elections in the country, as anti-government protests sweep the nation.
25 Dead After Bus Falls Into Ravine In Northern Peru
About 25 people died and several others were injured after a passenger bus fell into a ravine.
Boluarte Calls For Truce As Peru Protests Continue Since Castillo Impeachment
Peru President Dina Boluarte has called for a national truce as protests continue to plague the country.
Peru’s Riot Police Fire Tear Gas To Disperse Protesters Demanding Ouster Of President Dina Boluarte
Peru’s police fired tear gas at protesters who marched in Lima on Monday to demand the ouster of Dina Boluarte, who became President after Pedro Castillo's removal.
Pope Francis Calls For Peace In Peru As Protests Intensify
Pope Francis on Sunday has called for the peaceful resolution of the protests in Peru, calling for a dialogue between the protesters and the government.
Police Raid University In Lima To Evict Protesters Who Took Shelter In Campus As Tourists Evacuated From Machu Picchu
The Peruvian police raided a public university in the capital city of Lima on Saturday, arresting hundreds of protesters staying in the area.
Peru Indefinitely Shuts Machu Picchu Amid Anti-Government Protests
The tourist spot of Machu Picchu has been closed to the public and to tourists on Saturday for their protection as protests in Peru against the government continue to get violent.
People From Peru's Andean Region Protest Against President Dina Boluarte, Demand Her Resignation
The anti-government protests asking for the resignation of President Dina Boluarte, among other things, descended upon Lima on Thursday as the violence against protestors continue to intensify.
Peru Declares State Of Emergency After Protests That Killed 42 People
A state of emergency has been declared again for the second time in two months in Peru on Friday, as President Dina Boluarte's government struggles with a protest aimed at government reform and her resignation.