The Latest Breaking News from Peru

A shooting at a concert in Peru's capital has intensified calls for President Dina Boluarte's removal

Armed criminal groups tear down precious rainforest to capitalise on record gold prices, report finds

The Wari used beer mixed with psychedelics to help build an empire in Peru around 1,200 years ago, a new study suggests.

One figure stressed that health risks are particularly acute in the Amazon, where access to medical services is scarce

A South American trade bloc has ruled that Peru is failing to curb illegal gold mining and mercury trafficking

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Scientists warn that “flying rivers” — invisible streams of moisture that carry rain from the Atlantic Ocean westward across the Amazon — are weakening as deforestation and climate change advance

Peruvians are rightly passionate about food. Their pride in Peruvian cuisine has been fuelled in the past two decades or so by a wave of international culinary awards that has forged sense of belonging and visibility on the world stage. Yet, behind this “gastronationalism” lies a more complex story about…

The newly described mouse opossum was discovered at a surprisingly high altitude in the Andes.

Designed with user accessibility in mindhe app offers voice input, offline access, and will provide guidance to nearby screening facilities once the maps are added.

Protests block access to Machu Picchu, leaving 900 tourists stranded and sparking fears the iconic site could lose its World Wonder status.