Two World Collided: Biden To Meet Xi In Peru For High-Stakes Final Talks As US President

14 Nov 2024

US President Joe Biden is set to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Lima, Peru, on Saturday, marking the last of their in-person meetings during Biden's presidency. The two leaders will gather on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, five days after their last face-to-face encounter at...

Former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori Dies At 86

12 Sep 2024

Death and Legacy Alberto Fujimori, Peru’s controversial leader from the 1990s, has passed away at 86. He died at his daughter Keiko Fujimori’s home in Lima, following a battle with cancer. The news was confirmed by Keiko, who asked for prayers for his eternal rest. Controversial Tenure Fujimori, who...

Photos Reveal Uncontacted Mashco Piro Tribe In Peruvian Amazon

17 Jul 2024

Rare images of the Mashco Piro, an uncontacted Indigenous tribe in the remote Peruvian Amazon, have been released by Survival International. It has captured dozens of the tribe members on the banks of a river near areas where logging companies hold concessions. These sightings have become more frequent as the...

Body Of A Mountain Climber Discovered In Peru After 22 Years

10 Jul 2024

Police have found the well-preserved body of American mountaineer William Stampfl, who was buried by an avalanche 22 years ago while climbing Mount Huascarán in the Andes. The body was discovered in the Ancash region near a camp at 5,200 meters (17,060 ft) above sea level on Friday. Stampfl, 58,...

China And Peru Forge A New Negotiation Upgrading Free Trade Agreement

29 Jun 2024

China and Peru have reached a significant milestone in their economic partnership, achieving a "substantial conclusion of negotiations" on upgrading their free trade agreement, according to Chinese state media on Friday. During a meeting in Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Peruvian President Dina Boluarte discussed enhancing cooperation in key...

Earthquake Of 7.2 Magnitude Hits Peru, Faces Tsunami Threat

28 Jun 2024

South American country Peru was hit with an earthquake of 7.2 Magnitude at central coast on Friday, announced the United States Geological Survey. As per USGS, the tremor were felt from 8.8 kilometers (5.5 miles) from Atiquipa district. Later, it resulted in the increase of magnitude rating, following earthquake. Watch...

‘Alien Mummies’ Found In Peru Are Centuries Old Dolls | Viral Study

25 Jun 2024

A recent study has cast new light on the mystery of the 'alien mummies,' suggesting that these unusual corpses found in Nazca, Peru, are actually centuries old and of 'Earthly origins'. Discovered by farmers in a cave in Nazca, Peru, these corpses, characterized by three fingers and three toes, have...

Amid violent clashes, Peru extends ‘State of Emergency.’

17 Jan 2023

Amid ongoing violent clashes in Peru which erupted last month following the ousting of former President Pedro Castillo, a ‘State of Emergency’ in the country has been extended. Anti-government protests began in Peru in early December following the removal and arrest of then-president Pedro Castillo shortly after his attempt to...

30-day state of emergency declared in parts of Peru amid violent protests

16 Jan 2023

State of emergency status has been declared in Peru's capital Lima and three additional districts. The emergency will last for 30 days and give the Peruvian army the right to step in and restore order. Several fundamental rights, including the right to assemble and to move about freely, are suspended...

Peru faces deadliest day of anti-government protests, at least 17 dead

10 Jan 2023

Protestors and security forces clash in the city of Juliaca as protestors demand early elections and release of former president Pedro Castillo. This ended up in being the deadliest clash since the start of protests causing loss of 17 lives. This is the highest death toll since the protests began...