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Father Gustavo Gutiérrez obituary

Peruvian priest regarded as ‘the father of liberation theology’

The Guardian - UK

Teacher murdered in front of schoolchildren as Lima gripped by crime wave

Extortion rackets killed seven people in less than 12 hours in Lima recently, despite a two-month state of emergency

The Guardian - US

Why Are Bus Drivers In Peru Getting Killed? Latin America's Transport System Falls Victim To Ruthless Extortion Gangs

Bus drivers in Peru are being brutally murdered as extortionist gangs increasingly target the country's transport sector, forcing companies to pay protection fees under threat of violent retribution.

International Business Times UK

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In Peru, residents concerned at impact of Chinese-funded mega port in Chancay

In the Peruvian town of Chancay, located around 100 kilometres north of the capital Lima, construction is currently underway on a "mega port", intended to be South America's largest hub for the transport of goods. China is Peru's largest trading partner and the main investor in the project, which is…

France 24

'I don't do beige' – tour a refined brutalist home in Peru that is a joyous explosion of color and pattern

This Lima-based home underwent a renaissance as its owner embraced a new stage of life, seeking the help of a designer who refuses to do beige

Homes & Gardens

Peru Bids Farewell To Polarizing Ex-president Fujimori

The state funeral of Peru's divisive ex-president Alberto Fujimori, a major figure in Latin American politics, began Saturday in Lima, capping three days of national mourning.

International Business Times

‘Transformative, for better and for worse’: what’s the legacy of Peru’s Alberto Fujimori

Despite his convictions for corruption and human rights abuses, many see the president who has died at 86 as the country’s greatest leader

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Fujimori 'Never Asked Forgiveness': Families Of Peru Massacre Victims

As Peru prepares to lay former president Alberto Fujimori to rest on Saturday, the families of civilians killed in his war on left-wing guerrillas are grappling with his death.

International Business Times

New kittens, new statues and Taylor’s Trump signoff – take the Thursday quiz

Questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?

The Guardian - UK

Polarising Ex-Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori Dies At 86

Peru's former president Alberto Fujimori, who spent 16 years in prison for crimes against humanity, died on Wednesday at the age of 86 in the capital Lima, his family said.

International Business Times

Alberto Fujimori, Peru's Deeply Divisive Former Strongman Leader

Peru's Alberto Fujimori, who died Wednesday at the age of 86, was a one-time university dean who rose to wage a bloody campaign against insurgents as president in the 1990s -- but ended up jailed for atrocities.

International Business Times

Torrie Lewis to Gout Gout: new generation fires Australia’s athletics resurgence

With the likes of Peyton Craig and Claudia Hollingsworth in the team, medals are expected at the U20 Championships in Peru

The Guardian - AU

8 Injured In 7.2 Magnitude Earthquake Off Coast Of Peru

A 7.2 magnitude earthquake in southern Peru injures eight, felt in Lima. No deaths reported. Authorities monitor for damage in earthquake-prone region.

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7.2 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Coast Of Southern Peru

A 7.2 magnitude earthquake off Peru's coast causes tremors felt in Lima. No casualties reported.

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The Guardian - US

Peruvian reporter is target of smear campaign after taking on political elite

Gustavo Gorriti, who has long exposed corruption, is the target of a criminal investigation campaigners call ‘politically motivated’

The Independent UK

Baseball becomes a shelter for Venezuelan children in soccer-mad Peru

The crack of bat on ball and the sight of Venezuelan children running the bases on the soccer field turned baseball diamond on the outskirts of Peru’s capital are watched with confusion by locals accustomed to soccer

Evening Standard

What is C40 Cities? Sadiq Khan and Pope Francis to discuss climate crisis at the Vatican

Mr Khan will address world leaders at the ‘Climate Crisis to Climate Resilience’ meeting at the Pontifical Academy of Sciences on Thursday

International Business Times

Waste Not Want Not: Peruvian Drive To Feed More With Less

Peruvian cook Isabel Santos prepares a salad with carrot peels and pea shells at a community kitchen in Lima; a disciple of a sustainable cuisine movement seeking to tackle hunger and food waste at the same time.

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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.

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Peru Police Arrest Iranian Allegedly Planning Attack On Israeli

Peruvian police arrest Iranian linked to Quds Force for plotting to kill Israeli in Peru. Iranian citizen Majid Azizi apprehended in Lima, along with two P...

International Business Times

Pay Up, Or Else: Latin America Cowed By Lucrative Extortion

Before he opened a new sauna in eastern Lima, Eduardo started receiving extortion messages from a local gang.

Top News

Kerry and Xie, Climate Change Partnership Defines Hope for Future

Explore the enduring partnership between John Kerry and Xie Zhenhua in the fight against climate change, and how their diplomatic efforts shaped global pro...

The Independent UK

8 of the best cities and towns to visit in Peru, from Lima to Cusco

With a rich and ancient past steeped in Incan history, this South American nation combines natural marvels, exceptional cuisine and mesmerising landmarks

International Business Times

'We Need Information' Plead Peru Farmers Battling Drought, Climate Change

A light rain barely moistens the soil in the drought-stricken region of Junin in central Peru.

WEKU

Peru braces for protests after former President Fujimori's release from prison

The release from prison of the former authoritarian leader has triggered uproar in the Andean country. He had been serving a 25-year sentence for directing death squads against supposed subversives.

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