Protests against Peru's new government turned deadly this weekend, with a teenager killed as police clashed with angry demonstrators calling for a national strike, fresh elections and the release of detained former president Pedro Castillo.

Peru's new leader Dina Boluarte unveiled a new cabinet Saturday as street protests pressed on seeking new elections after Pedro Castillo's removal as president.

Ex-President Pedro Castillo has been arrested and is facing charges of rebellion for threatening to dissolve Congress.

The South American country's first-ever woman leader asked the opposition for a truce as she tried to end the turmoil sparked by Pedro Castillo, who had attempted to dissolve parliament and rule by decree.

Castillo became the third president since 2018 to be sacked under the "moral incapacity" provision in the constitution.

A Mexican woman who traveled to Peru for a date was killed and dismembered by her online boyfriend.

A Peruvian airbus ran into a firetruck as it took off from Lima’s International airport Friday afternoon.

Ceviche, a chilled raw fish stew, generally pertains to the technique of softening fish or meat in vinegar, citrus and spices.

China's fishing activities have reportedly grown greater on foreign waters, raising concerns in Latin America.

Thousands of protesters gather in Lima, Peru on Saturday to call for the resignation of President Pedro Castillo, who has been implicated in a number of corruption allegations that resulted in at least two impeachment attempts against him.

Peruvian president Pedro Castillo will not be available to attend Colombian president Gustavo Petro's inauguration after it was denied by Congress due to his various scandals.

Former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori's release was ordered to be "refrained" by the Inter-American Court of Human Rights.

A Turkish government raid on two houses in the Izmir province on Monday yielded over four hundred historical artifacts, including 18th-Century oil paintings and shrunken heads from Peru.

The Sinopharm vaccine was found to provide low protection to frontliners in Peru according to a study. A third booster show may be needed to help improve protection against COVID-19.

The Lambda variant may not be a threat for now but is something that could be a problem if it is not properly studied. The strain was first discovered in August 2020 and is currently plaguing Peru.

A Peruvian woman has admitted to smuggling drugs from Peru into the United States after being caught with approximately seven kilograms of cocaine concealed within wrapped chocolate candy in her luggage in March 2019.

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“Please put more specialist doctors, this pain is too much, more medicine is needed,” Capira tearfully pleaded with Vizcarra, during an interview with RPP, the national radio broadcaster. 

A volley of media houses, including Peru’s public television and radio broadcaster, requested senior journalists above the age of 60 to work from home. Yet, several correspondents chose to go to the field and do their jobs well.

In an attempt to up the security measures, the Peru government has deployed military personnel on the streets.

The controversial television host reportedly is ready to speak out on her employer if her contract is not upheld.

Sunday, October 9, thousands will celebrate their Hispanic and Latino heritage at the 52nd annual Hispanic Day Parade in New York City.

A tribute band in Peru is convinced that they are the next big thing after Rebelde. Can't believe it? Watch this video!

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Thousands of Peruvian protesters came together in the streets of Lima, Peru, demanding Keiko Fujimori to drop out of the presidential race.

Sierra del Divisor is home to thousands of plants, 760 animal species and indigenous communities.

Jozy Altidore scored a brace and the United States rallied from behind to defeat Peru 2-1 on Friday night.

There are many approaches to "gay conversion therapy," from electroshock to rape to counselling. They're all discredited and horribly unethical.

Eduardo Vargas scored a brace and arguably the greatest goal of the tournament as host nation Chile defeated rivals Peru 2-1 to advance to their first Copa America Final since 1987.

We preview the semifinal match of the 2015 Copa America between host country Chile and their rivals Peru. Preview includes TV and Live Stream info, betting odds and a prediction. Don't forget to vote in our poll and tell us who you think will win the match.