From Machu Picchu to the Sacred Valleys: Why Peru stands out as a favorite world destination
Viajes NG says that readers mention the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, Cuzco and the Sacred Valley as Peru's top landmarks
Peru defends release of former president Fujimori
Fujimori was sent to prison in 2009 over massacres committed by army death squads in 1991 and 1992 in which 25 people, including a child, were killed in supposed anti-terrorist operations.
Waste Not Want Not: Peruvian Drive To Feed More With Less
According to the UN Environment Program, mankind wasted the equivalent of a billion meals every day in 2022.
Ayahuasca: Psychedelic Brew Landing Shamans In Jail
Perez, from the Uitoto people, was arrested in March 2022 at the Mexico City airport after drug enforcement agents found bottles of ayahuasca in his luggage.
Peru Court Sentences Killers Of Indigenous Land Defenders
A Peruvian court on Thursday imposed near three-decade sentences on five men who were being retried for the murders of four Indigenous Amazon land defenders who had crossed swords with illegal loggers.
Five Takeaways From a Five-Star Sounders FC Performance Against CF Montréal
Seattle snaps its winless start to the 2024 season with biggest MLS win since 2020
Peru's PM Seeks Confidence Vote As Rolexgate Scandal Rages
Prime Minister Gustavo Adrianzen was appointed only a month ago after his predecessor resigned over a scandal in which he allegedly granted political favors to a much younger love interest.
Peru President Boluarte Replaces 6 Ministers Amid Calls For Her Removal By Parliament
Boluarte's Cabinet comprises 18 ministries, with Gustavo Adrianzén holding the position of prime minister.
Peru President Ordered To Present Rolex Watches In Graft Scandal
Boluarte, 61, is being investigated for alleged illegal enrichment and failing to declare several luxury watches which she has been spotted wearing since coming to power in 2022, following her predecessor's arrest.
From Indigenous Unpaid Labor to High Fashion: the Real Cost of the World's Finest Vicuña Sweater
A recent report by Bloomberg unveils the predatory practices of large companies over indigenous traditions in Peru and Latin America
Goal is a Three-Letter Word in MLS: Latinos Continue to Be The League's Most Prolific Scorers
Latin American players hold almost 50% of the all-time scoring records among all 29 MLS franchises.
Raúl Ruidíaz Keeps Cementing His Legacy in Rave Green, Becomes Seattle's All-Time Top Scorer
His first goal of the 2024 MLS season takes him to 79 goals for the Sounders in all competitions, tying Freddy Montero for the team record.
Peru Police Make 18 Arrests In Arms Trafficking Crackdown, Investigating Candidate's Murder
During the "mega-operation," around 700 officers conducted raids on houses and offices in four districts of the capital Lima, as well as in the Tumbes, Cajamarca, and Piura regions along Peru's border with Ecuador.
Homicides in The Americas: Ranking the Most and Least Violent Countries in 2023
Ecuador and Haiti experienced some of the largest surges in violence, whereas El Salvador and Peru were among the countries where rates dropped the most
New Venezuela Drama: Study Reveals Migrants Outpacing Education Levels in Some LatAm Host Countries
Venezuelans living in Colombia, Peru, Chile, and Brazil have, on average, higher levels of education than locals
From Le Cordon Bleu to Instagram Virality: Rodrigo Fernandini Brings High-End Latin Cuisine to NYC
The chef and influencer found his passion through cooking, now he turns to fusion and new ideas to celebrate his heritage
A Look at the Career of Luis Tejada, Panama's All-Time Leading Scorer, After his Sudden Death at 41
According to local media reports, Tejada collapsed during a pick-up game near his hometown of San Miguelito, Panama.
Ex-Peruvian Spy Chief Pleads Guilty To Charges In 1992 Farmer Massacre
Vladimiro Montesinos pleaded guilty to charges related to the 1992 massacre of six farmers who were accused of being members of a rebel group. They were taken from their homes by soldiers and executed.
Peru Closes 2023 With Inflation Rate Of 3.24%, Lowest In 3 Years
Central Reserve Bank of Peru projected previously that the inflation rate in 2023 would close at 3.8%. However, recent data shows that the country has the lowest inflation rate since 2020.
'We Need Information' Plead Peru Farmers Battling Drought, Climate Change
Once brimful, the lakes dotting this mountainous region -- some 4,700 meters above sea level -- are now depressingly dry -- a "rain deficit" caused by the El Nino weather phenomenon, said Luis Romero, climate change advisor for the NGO Save the Children.
Peru Court Orders 'Immediate' Release Of Imprisoned Ex-President Fujimori
As per the new ruling, the court has ordered the state prison agency to release Alberto Fujimori "on the same day."
Peruvian President Boluarte Calls AG's Formal Complaint 'Despicable' Amid Social Unrest
Boluarte became the president after Pedro Castillo's ouster last December, which resulted in social unrest and several protests across the country, leading to the death of at least 49 citizens.
Peru Loses More Than 50% Of Tropical Glaciers Due To Climate Change
From 2016 to 2020, Peru lost 6% of these high mountain glaciers, adding that many of them have disappeared from the Ancash region.
Peru Announces Package To Attract More Investment Amid Recession
Peru is the world's second-largest producer of copper. However, the country is currently experiencing a decline in private investment due to the El Nino weather phenomenon.
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.