Native protesters end occupation of key oil block in Peru
Protesters who had stopped production at Peru’s oil block 192 agreed to end their occupation…
11 years ago
40 tourists kidnapped, then released in Peru’s Amazon
Around 40 tourists were detained by indigenous communities in the Manu National Park of Peru’s…
11 years ago
Symbolic Lima soccer match postponed due to fan violence
A Lima district mayor has declined to host the annual “Super-Classic” soccer match between the…
11 years ago
Gian Marco nominated for two Latin Grammys
Peruvian musician Gian Marco was nominated for Best Singer-Songwriter Album and Song of the Year at…
11 years ago
Four Peru brands make Latin America’s top 50
The Brandz annual ranking of global brands listed four from Peru’s banking and beer industries in…
11 years ago
Five killed in central Peru helicopter accident
A helicopter crashed in Peru’s central state of Cusco yesterday, killing all five passengers. The…
11 years ago
Guerrilla leader released after 25 years in Peru prison
A former leader of the Tupac Amaru Revolutionary Movement (MRTA) rebel army was released yesterday…
11 years ago
Australian man jailed for death of girlfriend in Peru
An Australian man was sentenced to nine months of preventive jailing for the alleged murder…
11 years ago
Workers call indefinite strike at southern Peru iron mine
Mineworkers have announced an indefinite strike at the Marcona iron mine in the Ica state…
11 years ago
New Zealander dies in ayahuasca ceremony in Peru
A 24-year-old New Zealand man died in the Amazon jungle after consuming a tobacco tea…
11 years ago