Business
Peru's worst mining accident in decades leaves 27 dead
This weekend’s fire is thought to be one of the worst mining disasters the country has seen in years
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Colombian senator warns Peru that delegation of humanitarian activists aim to disrupt democratic process
"If these gentlemen were interested in defending human rights, they would be in Bolivia, Cuba, Nicaragua or Venezuela, where crimes against humanity are committed daily," said Colombian senator María Fernanda Cabal
Climate
Deadly landslide in southern Peru leaves at least 15 dead
Torrential rains on Sunday caused several mud and rock slides in the town of Secocha, in the Arequipa province
Politics
Peru presidential elections could be held later this year, says president
After Boluarte assumed the presidency, however, protests broke out throughout the country demanding new elections, a change to the constitution, and her removal from office
Politics
Pope Francis calls to end violence in Peru
"No to violence, regardless of where it originates. No more deaths," the Argentine pope said
Politics
Peru extends state of emergency as protests continue
The state of emergency was extended to include Lima, as well as the regions of Cusco, Puno, and the constitutional province of Callao
Culture
Scientists discover 168 ancient images in Peru's Nazca desert
The Nazca lines, which were created by the ancient Nazca culture between 100 B.C. and 300 A.D., have been studied for almost 80 years by archaeologists and scientists. However, their purpose remains a mystery
Politics
Peruvian court upholds 18-month pre-trial detention for former president Castillo
The appeals chamber of the court announced the decision as the country continues to face unrest after Castillo attempted to dissolve the South American country’s congress
Politics
Peruvian police identify "infiltrators and agitators" in protests suggesting Shining Path provocations
A recent Peruvian law enforcement report suggests the organized presence of various “infiltrators” in the protests in Lima and other locations
Politics
Seven demonstrators killed as protests rock Peru after failed presidential coup
Peru closes Machu Picchu routes amid protests against President Dina Boluarte as government declares state of emergency in the south
Politics
At least 20 injured and one killed as protests in Peru turn violent
During the protests, at least 16 civilians and four police officers were wounded as the two groups clashed in the city of Andahuaylas
