Toad sculpture in Peru reveals climate-driven collapse of ancient city

LIMA (Reuters) -A small sculpture of two toads, and other water-linked symbols found near the Peruvian city of Caral – once the oldest city on the continent – have helped archaeologists confirm that an ancient civilization disappeared due to...

Peru’s cartoonish presidential front-runner

Not many politicians would think it good for their brand to be compared to Porky Pig. But Rafael López Aliaga, the pugnacious conservative mayor of Lima, Peru’s capital, is not like many politicians. He plays up the resemblance, having deployed...

Uncontacted Peruvian tribe on deadly collision course with loggers, group says

Members of an Indigenous tribe who live deep in Peru’s Amazon rainforest and avoid contact with outsiders have been reported entering a neighboring village in what activists consider an alarming sign that the group is under stress from...

Peru: President urges candidates to continue projects launched by government

"To the candidates, to those of us involved in politics, I say enough of the selfishness that has done nothing for Peru. Enough of questioning without justification and neglecting the (public) works that truly matter to our people," she said. The...

Peru's President: Monitoring center is key to migratory security and intelligence

"This will give it greater capacity to prevent risks, respond promptly to incidents, and establish better coordination with the police, the Public Ministry (Prosecutor's Office), or the Judiciary to act immediately and in a coordinated manner at...

Salonen: What are Pope Leo’s Peruvian friends like?

Today’s guest, Todd Mickelson, is in his 13th year working with the Friends of Chimbote ministry, a faith-based organization dedicated to the men, women, and children living in the barrios of Chimbote, Peru, in extreme poverty. Currently the...

Peru requests clarification from France over treatment of nationals at Paris airport

In response to the situation involving a group of Peruvians who were denied entry into the Schengen Area via French territory, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that on Tuesday, August 26, it summoned the Chargé d’Affaires a.i. (acting) of...

Peru – Meeting between Jean-Noël Barrot and his counterpart (28.08.25)

Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot hosted his Peruvian counterpart, Minister of Foreign Affairs Elmer Schialer, along with Peruvian Minister of Defense Walter Astudillo, in Paris today. The three ministers reaffirmed their...

Peru and Sweden explore opportunities for cooperation on security and defense

"The meetings addressed cooperation in security and defense, as well as the acquisition of military equipment and the transfer of technology for the defense industry and other areas of mutual interest," the Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs...

BCR: Peru's private investment up 9% in 2Q 2025

"Private investment developed in a favorable business confidence environment, with three- and twelve-month expectations remaining in the optimistic range, at levels similar to the previous quarter," the BCR stated. "Financial conditions continued...

Peru: Verdict reading for Toledo in Ecoteva case scheduled for Sept. 3

Markets, mandates, mutual growth: Ambassadors of Argentina, Brazil, Cuba, Peru reimagine ties with India

Ambassadors of Argentina, Brazil, Cuba and Peru with the moderator of the panel discussion on the theme “Markets, Mandates, Mutual Growth: Reimagining Trade, Technology and Diplomacy.”Jaipur, August 29: The Rajasthan Business Summit & Awards 2025...

Amazon tribe: Uncontacted Mashco Piro tribe seen close to Peru village; logging project sparks alarm

An Indigenous tribe that usually avoids outsiders was seen close to a village in Peru’s Amazon rainforest, sparking concern among activists who warn that the group may be under pressure from nearby logging projects.The Mashco Piro, regarded as one...

Peru's Culture Min participates in APEC Dialogue on Cultural Industries in South Korea

The Peruvian government official emphasized that this platform "marks a milestone for APEC economies" by strengthening the joint work of Culture Ministries and recognizing the value of Cultural and Creative Industries (CCI) in sustainable and...

Peru expresses deep concern over military actions in Gaza Strip

In a communiqué, Peru also expressed its rejection of the announcements regarding the expansion of settlements in the West Bank and the military control of the city of Gaza due to the implications these actions generate on the civilian population...

Peru Oil Regulator to Complete Bid for Offshore Area by November

Aug 27, 2025 © Adobe Stock/Yarr65 Peru's oil regulator expects to complete the bidding process for an offshore area in the Talara basin by November, an executive said on Wednesday. The lot Z69 was put on offer earlier this year. Peru has a total...

Embassy Of Peru Celebrates 204Th Independence Day With Grandeur And Cultural Exchange

(MENAFN- ForPressRelease) New Delhi, 2025: The Embassy of the Republic of Peru in India celebrated the 204th Independence Day of Peru with grandeur and patriotic fervor at Hotel Le Shangri-La, New Delhi. The event was graced by H.E. Javier...

Fugitive husband captured in Peru after shocking video showed him 'dragging wife's body into forest'

A fugitive husband suspected of killing his wife and 'dragging her body into Angeles National Forest' has been captured in Peru and will be extradited to the US to face a murder charge. Jossimar Cabrera, 36, surrendered to authorities in Lima, the...

Fears for isolated Peruvian tribe seen near logging site

11 photos as 'most spectacular' tall ship arrives in Liverpool

One of the world’s “most spectacular” tall ships has arrived in Liverpool, with members of the public being able to go on board. The Peruvian navy sailing training ship, B.A.P. Unión, has docked at the city's Pier Head today, Sunday, August 31....