Perú

The epidemic has registered over 31,000 cases so far, and the country has the highest fatality rate in South America. Authorities have been slow to admit the situation

The number of people without food or adequate nutrition is increasing alarmingly in this Latin American nation known for its cuisine

The pagan festival arrived in Latin America during European colonization. It ultimately merged with local and African traditions, giving rise to very diverse celebrations

Peruvian Sandra Gamarra is the first artist not born in Spain to represent the country in the world’s oldest international contemporary art exhibition with the project ‘Pinacoteca migrante’

Researchers concluded that these types of extreme weather events could occur up to once every 15 years if the Earth’s temperature continues to rise

In 2015, the country prohibited the construction of artisanal boats. But they continued to be built informally, which is having dire impacts on the fertile Peruvian seas

A former military officer and a lawyer for drug traffickers in the 1980s, Vladimiro Montesinos became intelligence chief after Fujimori was elected president in 1990

Small businesses and workers in the tourism sector fear the new ticketing system imposed by Peru’s government 10 days ago will hurt them while benefiting big companies

The Prelature of Moyobamba, in the Peruvian jungle, has criticized the document that allows same-sex couples to receive blessings

Maido topped Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants list for the fourth time in 2023 and was also ranked the sixth-best restaurant globally

It’s one of the emblematic dishes of the country’s gastronomy and has now been recognized as such.

The release of Alberto Fujimori, the anniversary of Pedro Castillo’s self-coup, the suspension of the nation’s top prosecutor and Dina Boluarte’s first year in power have sparked a new cycle of protests

No injuries or arrests were reported as the planned four days of protests begin

The president of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights had requested Peru not to carry out the order to release the 85-year-old, who was convicted of crimes against humanity

The government of Dina Boluarte will follow the Constitutional Court ruling that calls for the former Peruvian president, who is convicted of crimes against humanity, to be released from prison

Fujimori had been accused of being the mastermind behind the slayings of 25 Peruvians by a military death squad during his administration from 1990 to 2000, while the government fought the Shining Path

This week marks the one-year anniversary since former President Pedro Castillo — now imprisoned — attempted to seize power in a ‘self-coup.’ Instability continues to reign in the South American country, which has had four presidents over the last four Christmases

People who have suffered attacks because of their sexual or gender identity and were welcomed in Mexico see their stories reflected in the exhibition ‘Doors of Hope’

The president of the Washington Office on Latin America notes that the strength of civil society and committed youth are encouraging signs in the region. This is despite the drop in the democratic model’s popularity, a trend that has been observed in numerous surveys

Of the 48 Indigenous languages in Peru, eight are in danger of extinction. In the eastern region of Ucayali, a group of linguists is working to keep them alive

Among the other topics being discussed at the summit are migration, supply chains and efforts geared toward environmental sustainability

Latin American and Caribbean trade with China rose to record levels in 2022 and their diplomatic relations have also increased

Van der Sloot was temporarily extradited to the U.S. to face charges linked to Holloway’s disappearance, a case that has drawn international attention over the course of two decades

A study on virus evolution warns of imminent outbreaks after November’s large migrations

Set in the Nobel laureate’s native Peru and written while he was still with Isabel Preysler, ‘Le dedico mi silencio’ will be released on October 26