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Action Against Hunger: Angela Hartnett, Poppy O’Toole and Sally Abe raise almost £200k on Machu Picchu trek

The journey was the latest of the charity’s “Ambassador’s Challenges”, which have raised more than £1m since 2014

Evening Standard

Magnitude 5.9 earthquake near Peru's central coast, no damage reported

An earthquake of a revised magnitude 5.9 struck near the coast of central Peru on Friday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said, with the country's emergency authorities saying there had not been any reports of damage.

Reuters

Australia World Cup 2022 squad guide: Full fixtures, group, ones to watch, odds and more

Australia squeezed through qualifying thanks to a dramatic penalty shootout win over Peru and face a tricky group containing the world champions France and an in-form Denmark

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Who is Michaella McCollum? All you need to know about 'Peru Two' as new Netflix show drops

High: Confessions of an Ibiza Drug Mule is currently available on Netflix

Irish Mirror

OAS to meet on Peru after President Castillo complained of coup attempt

The Organization of American States (OAS) will meet on Thursday to "consider" Peru's political situation at the request of President Pedro Castillo, who last week denounced what he called a coup attempt against his government.

Reuters

Peru protests disrupt key copper transport road

A Peruvian community on Wednesday began a blockade of a key copper transport corridor, marking another episode of protests that have disrupted mining operations in the region.

Reuters

‘Inca cruise’ bypasses Peru, heartland of the ancient empire

Exclusive: A zero-tolerance policy means that a single positive Covid-19 case on board at a Peruvian port places an entire ship in quarantine

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Man accused of murdering woman in Peru remanded in custody

Jorge Garay, of Dartford, entered no plea at Folkestone Magistrates’ Court on Monday.

The Independent UK

Archaeologists unearth 8 colonial-era mummies found in unusual positions

The eight mummies were found in unusual positions and with a mix of textiles that pointed to the influence of Spanish colonials, said field manager Manuel Moron

Daily Mirror

Archaeologists unearth eight colonial-era mummies in Peru

Archaeologists in Peru have unearthed eight centuries-old mummies at a site in the country's capital, an important find that experts say could point a colonial-era cemetery.

Reuters

Attempting to reassert its once-dominant influence, US has a tough sell in Latin America

LIMA, Peru — When Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken was meeting with Pedro Castillo in Lima, the Peruvian president was facing impeachment for a litany of charges — and not for the first time.

Los Angeles Times

Peru prosecutors increase pressure on president as they order allies detained

Peruvian prosecutors on Tuesday detained five allies of embattled President Pedro Castillo, who is facing several criminal investigations over corruption allegations during his one year in office.

Reuters

Peru aims to formalize artisanal gold miners, minister says

Peru plans to formalize small-scale gold miners, mining minister Alessandra Herrera said on Tuesday, amid growing international pressure to shed light on the supply chain of the precious metal in South America's top producer.

Reuters

Defensores indígenas ficam entre estradas ilegais e sobrevivência da floresta amazônica – o segundo turno das eleições no Brasil pode ser um ponto de virada

A mulher Ashaninka com a cara pintada irradiava calma, confiança e paciência enquanto ficava de pé nas margens arenosas do rio Amonia e confrontava os madeireiros que ameaçavam sua comunidade Amazônica.

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US pledges $240 million to address migration in Latin American countries

LIMA, Peru — Leaders from many of the Western Hemisphere’s nations attempted Thursday to tackle the region’s most intractable problems, including the deterioration of democracy and the displacement of millions of people, but they found few solutions.

Reuters

Latin America’s left raises pressure on Venezuela’s Guaido at OAS summit

A bloc of leftist Latin American nations ramped up pressure against Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido on Thursday at a diplomatic summit, although they failed to pass a motion to discuss ousting his representation from the organization.

Reuters

Peru Marxist party wins mayoral races near MMG's troubled Las Bambas copper mine

Peruvian Marxist party Peru Libre has won mayoral elections in five districts next to MMG Ltd's massive Las Bambas copper mine, with one new mayor-elect telling Reuters he hopes to serve as "mediator" to end social conflicts.

Reuters

Earthquake with a magnitude of 5.6 strikes Peru-Ecuador border -EMSC

An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.6 struck the Peru-Ecuador border region on Wednesday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said.

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The Guardian - US

Worldwide fertiliser shortage prompts Peru to turn to bird poo

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has made the South American country’s deposits of bird poo more valuable

Salon

Brazil election could decide Amazon fate

Bolsonaro "derided Indigenous people, environmentalists and science" while weakening environmental protections

Al Jazeera

US top diplomat begins Latin America tour with visit to Colombia

Antony Blinken’s trip to Colombia, Chile and Peru is part of US effort to reaffirm commitment to South American allies.

Reuters

Peru conservative Opus Dei businessman elected mayor of Lima

Conservative businessman Rafael Lopez Aliaga won a closely contested election to become mayor of Peru's capital Lima on Monday after his rival, retired military officer Daniel Urresti, accepted his defeat.

Reuters

Race for mayor of Peru's capital is neck and neck among two conservatives -exit poll

An Opus Dei businessman and a retired military officer accused of murdering a journalist entered a technical tie in Sunday's run to become Lima's next mayor, according to an exit poll carried out by the firm Ipsos for Peru's local elections.

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Reuters

Peru proposes 'new approach' to mining to combat economic disparities, conflicts

Peru's government proposed on Friday "a new approach" for mining companies to end social gaps and avoid conflicts in the sector, a measure taken after several conflicts in the country in recent months.

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