Ancient polychrome wall found in northern Peru likely over 4,000 years old
An ancient polychrome wall discovered in northern Peru is believed to be over 4,000 years old and could have been part of a ceremonial temple,...
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Peruvian court opens door to legally recognize same-sex couples
A Peruvian high court has ordered same-sex unions to be legally registered in public records, marking a victory for the LGBTQ community in a country...
Peru protesters clash with police in airport takeover attempt in Puno
Dozens of protesters attempted to take over an airport near Peru’s border with Bolivia Friday as part of anti-government protests, prompting police to use tear...
Peru ministers resign after protest deaths as new government wobbles
Pressure rose on Peru’s fledgling government Friday as two cabinet members resigned following deadly protests that have rocked the country since former President Pedro Castillo’s...
Peru’s new president pledges early elections; three die in protests (Updated)
Peru’s new president said early on Monday she would submit a bill to Congress to bring general elections forward by two years, after the ouster...
Peru president open to early election talks, says not the time to change constitution
Peru’s President Dina Boluarte said on Friday she is willing to discuss early elections with the country’s political and civil organizations, but ruled out kick-starting...
Peru’s President Castillo ousted following his attempt to dissolve Congress
Peru’s Congress voted to oust President Pedro Castillo in an impeachment trial on Wednesday, hours after he plunged the country into a constitutional crisis by...
Peru indigenous group to release tourists held in oil spill protest
A Peruvian indigenous group will release an estimated 150 tourists it held for over a day in a protest over alleged government inaction on oil...
Peru firefighters control blaze near Machu Picchu, remain on alert
Peruvian firefighters largely controlled wildfire near the Incan ruins of Machu Picchu on Friday, though remained alert for a possible resurgence of the blaze due...
Peru revises and triples its pandemic death toll, now worst in the world per capita
Peru almost tripled its official COVID-19 death toll to 180,764, following a government review, making it the country with the worst death rate per capita,...
