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Peru's newly inaugurated President Fujimori vows military-led crackdown on crime

Peru's newly inaugurated President Keiko Fujimori – the ninth in just a decade – pledged to deploy the armed forces to crime-ridden areas and adopt a hardline security strategy as Peru grapples with its worst wave of gang violence, extortion and illegal mining in decades.

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Keiko Fujimori takes office as Peru's president, vowing to end decade of instability

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Peru Swears In Keiko Fujimori: First Elected Female President Inherits a Divided Country

Keiko Fujimori was sworn in as Peru's first elected female president Tuesday, after a razor-thin win her opponent still disputes.

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Brazil's government says it is working with Peru to protect border Indigenous lands

Brazil’s Ministry of Indigenous Peoples said it has signed a memorandum with Peru’s Ministry of Culture to protect Indigenous territories along their border

The Independent UK

Masked men invading and taking Amazon communities ‘hostage’ in organised crime surge, say local leaders

Delegation sent to Brasília after gunmen from organised crime group enter homes in western Amazon

The Guardian - UK

A model Indigenous territory in Brazil's Amazon seeks protection from criminal gangs

The Ashaninka Indigenous people, who reclaimed their territory on the Brazil-Peru border decades ago, now face threats from gangs and drug traffickers

The Independent UK

South American trade bloc's top court takes up unprecedented Peru illegal mining case

The Andean Court of Justice has admitted an unprecedented case against Peru over its handling of illegal mining, marking the first time the regional court will examine whether a member state failed to meet its obligations to combat the activity

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Mummy mask with wig: A 1,000-year-old 'false head' found in Peru that was crafted with real human hair and toxic red cinnabar

Stylized masks like this one adorned pre-Inca mummies in Peru hundreds of years ago.

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5.5 magnitude earthquake hits Peru's Andes region, killing at least 5 people

More than 20 people were injured, and 300 have been displaced so far. The US Geological Survey (USGS) reported the quake struck on Saturday at 9:24 pm local time, with its epicentre located 2 kilometres west-southwest of the city of Sicaya, in Huancayo province.

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5.5 magnitude earthquake hits Peru's Andes region and kills at least 5 people

A 5.5 magnitude earthquake has shaken the Andes region of Peru, killing at least five people

The Independent UK

5.5 magnitude earthquake in Peru leaves at least five dead and dozens injured

Several buildings have collapsed or suffered structural damage, including the local church and convent

The Independent UK

Magnitude 5.1 earthquake in central Peru leaves at least five dead and ten injured

A 5.1‑magnitude earthquake centred in Chupaca, Junín, left five people dead and around ten injured on Saturday night, and damaged hospitals and religious monuments in the Andean area.

Euronews

Hundreds of Peruvians name child 'Haaland' as World Cup reaches registry offices

Civil registries list 468 Peruvians with the Norwegian striker's surname and 91 children with his full name, though Neymar and Messi remain the country's favourite football names.

Euronews

Amazon's boiling river: The near-100°C wonder that can cook animals alive

Hidden beneath the dense canopy of Peru's Amazon rainforest, the Shanay-Timpishka flows with waters heated by geothermal energy. These temperatures can scorch flesh in mere moments, captivating local Asháninka tribes who honor this mystical river. The cooler segments are invaluable for practical uses, while geoscientist Andrés Ruzo's findings have upended…

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Andrew Tate links Connor Murphy’s death to Ayahuasca, claims psychedelic left influencer ‘insane’ before tragedy

Andrew Tate has linked Connor Murphy’s death to the influencer’s past use of Ayahuasca, claiming the psychedelic substance affected his mental health. His comments sparked debate online, with some users agreeing and others criticizing his remarks. However, authorities have not confirmed any connection between Murphy’s death and drug use. Autopsy…

The Economic Times

India-Peru FTA talks unlikely to conclude soon: Piyush Goyal

India's trade deal with Peru faces delays due to market access issues, while progress is reported on agreements with Canada, Mexico, and Brazil. The India-EU FTA is expected by year-end. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal assured the toy industry that mandatory quality control orders will remain, urging a tenfold export increase…

Latin Times

A Fujimori Returns to Peru's Palace, This Time Without a Legislative Majority

Keiko Fujimori was certified Peru's president-elect after a razor-thin runoff. She controls Congress's largest bloc but not a majority.

The Guardian - US

I tested 12 hiking daypacks on trails in Colorado and Peru. These five were the best

Summertime brings with it outdoor adventure and these backpacks ensure you can comfortably carry everything you need for a hike

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Do not see India-Peru FTA happening anytime soon, says Piyush Goyal

India's proposed free trade agreement with Peru faces delays due to market access concerns for certain products, according to Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal. He indicated the Peru FTA is unlikely to conclude soon. In contrast, negotiations for an India-Canada FTA are progressing well, with a team heading to Canada for…

Euronews

Meet My Mama: how home cooks turned chefs are spicing up the French catering market

“My cuisine is a bridge between Congo, my home country, and France,” says Marie-Clarisse, a home cook turned professional chef by Meet My Mama, a French start-up that's serving up fusion food for world class events. Valérie Gauriat discovers the recipe of their success.

Euronews

Conservative candidate Keiko Fujimori wins Peru's presidential election in runoff

Voters were primarily concerned with increasing levels of crime, especially extortion by violent organized crime gangs, and Fujimori pledged to combat crime with an iron fist.

The Independent UK

Conservative candidate Keiko Fujimori wins Peru’s presidential election in a runoff

Conservative politician Keiko Fujimori has been declared the winner of Peru's presidential runoff election

Latin Times

'I Married Peru': Keiko Fujimori Addresses Her Father's Shadow After Winning Peru's Presidency

In her first exclusive global interview since becoming Peru's president-elect, Keiko Fujimori talked to Ismael Cala's 'The Abundance Revolution' podcast about her fourth presidential campaign, her mother's hidden support, the "miracle of forgiveness" that reunited her parents before their passing, and more.

The Times of India

500 years buried in a jar and still intact: The wild story behind Peru's ancient Inca freeze-dried potatoes

Two small, wrinkled lumps of potato were found buried inside a ceramic jar on the floor of an ancient storage room on the arid southern coast of Peru, and they turned out to be roughly 500 years old, dating back to the height of the Inca Empire. The potatoes are…

LiveScience

500-year-old freeze-dried potato snacks discovered in Inca storage room in Peru

In a rare find, archaeologists in Peru have discovered freeze-dried potatoes that the Inca carried hundreds of miles from the Andes so their people would not starve.

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