Peru's 2025 National Censuses: Nearly 14 million households to be surveyed nationwide

From Lima's Lince district, Moran accompanied a team of census takers on their first door-to-door visits, highlighting the commitment and preparedness of the personnel who will be in charge of this major operation across the national territory....

Where are the 'Peru Two' Michaella McCollum and Melissa Reid now?

Almost twelve years ago to the day, on 6 August 2013, everything changed for Michaella McCollum and Melissa Reid: the two British women (both 20 years old at the time) were apprehended at Jorge Chavez International Airport in Lima, Peru, after it...

President: Peru will always respect and defend human and fundamental rights

The top official made these remarks during her speech at the Judges' Day ceremony, held at the Judiciary headquarters in Lima. This statement was made in response to a resolution by the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR), which calls on...

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Peru: President Boluarte participates in Judges' Day ceremony

The event is held at the Judiciary headquarters in the Peruvian capital, Lima. Judges' Day is a date that recognizes the work of judges and magistrates, who play a crucial role in Peru's judicial system.

Peru's 2026 Elections: Five electoral alliances submitted registration requests to JNE

JNE spokesperson Luis Grillo stated that four of those requests have already been forwarded to the National Directorate of Political Organizations Registry (DNROP) for the corresponding evaluation, while one of them, Ahora Nación, was subject to...

Evergreen container spill disrupts Peruvian port

Taiwanese shipping giant Evergreen Marine Corp saw roughly 50 containers tip overboard on its Ever Lunar containership, triggering temporary port closures and operational disruptions. The shipping company reported that crew members aboard the...

Peru celebrates its 204th anniversary 

Minister of Correctional Services Dr Pieter Groenewald, standing with Ambassador Jose Javier Augusto Shaw of Peru Peru celebrated its 204th anniversary of Independence as proclaimed by General Jose de San Martin in 1821, marking the end of the...

Peru: Mining exports reach US$17.53 billion in first four months

Of the total exports recorded during that period, metallic mining products accounted for US$17.211 billion, while non-metallic minerals reached US$319 million. In April alone, mining shipments totaled US$3.809 billion, a 6% increase compared to...

Japanese researchers unveil 248 new Peruvian Nasca Lines geoglyphs

13:00 | Osaka (Japan), Aug. 4. Researchers from Yamagata University in Japan, led by Professor Masato Sakai, discovered 248 new geoglyphs in the protected archaeological area of the Nasca Lines and Geoglyphs, located in Peru's Ica region, through...

Fort Myers high schoolers provide resources to low-income communities in Peru

Canterbury School students Mackenzie Molina, Isa Hobt, Ari Sarmiento and Sofia Favalli visited Lima, Peru over the summer, where they assisted in providing health care services to low-income communities.Provided By Mackenzie MolinaCanterbury...

Peru's Ollantaytambo granted Hierarchy 4 status by Mincetur in presence of UN Tourism head

Recognized as the only living Inca city on the continent, Ollantaytambo preserves traditional neighborhoods, ancestral infrastructure, and active cultural expressions. Minister Leon presented the distinction to Ollantaytambo District Mayor Paull...

Record number of parties to compete in Peru's elections

Peruvian residents in Spain arrive to the Auditorium in Palma, Majorca, to vote in June 2021 for the second round of the Presidential elections in Peru. File Photo by Cati Cladera/EPA Aug. 4 (UPI) -- The close of the registration deadline for...

Cuba and Peru sign tourism cooperation agreement

The governments of Cuba and Peru last week signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at strengthening cooperation in the tourism sector, marking a significant bilateral step forward in Latin American tourism development. - Advertisement -...

A Peruvian mother’s mission: Seeking a miracle for her twin sons in the US

In the small family restaurant in Rogers Park Monday evening, Walter Guevara sat at a table and devoured yucca fries and Peruvian-style rice with stewed chicken, hungry despite his numerous cancer treatments. The 18-year-old and his twin, José,...

Peru's Machu Picchu: New protocol implemented for on-site ticket sales

00:30 | Cusco (Cusco region), Aug. 4. With the aim of optimizing the on-site purchase process for entry tickets to the Llaqta of Machu Picchu, the Ministry of Culture, through the Decentralized Directorate of Culture in Cusco (DDC Cusco),...

Evergreen ship loses 50 boxes off Peru

Evergreen, Taiwan’s largest liner, has suffered two substantial container-loss incidents in South America within the span of a week. On August 1, the 8,500 teu Ever Lunar reportedly lost about 50 containers overboard while anchored off Callao,...

MSC targets Peru with Alpaca service

MSC will launch its new Alpaca service in September, connecting the Port of Callous in Peru, Chilean ports with maritime centres in China and South Korea. “MSC is pleased to introduce its new Alpaca service, which will launch in September 2025 and...

'Peru Two' drug mule Michaella McCollum to appear on Celebrity SAS reality TV show

MCHAELLA McCOLLUM, one half of the infamous Peru Two drug smugglers, is set to appear on reality TV show Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins. The Co. Tyrone native, 32, has even cited her jail time in Peru as an advantage in the show, saying it taught...

Solis Minerals Begins Drilling at Ilo Este Copper-Gold Project in Peru

Highlights,Solis Minerals initiates exploration at Ilo Este in Peru,Project targets identified via geochemical and geophysical analysis,Strategic location benefits from established mining infrastructure,ASX 200,is often referenced when evaluating...