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New independent film reveals period of Peru’s history of violence against journalists

In January 1983, Rodolfo Pereira sat down for a coffee with his friend, a young…

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Three of four anticorruption votes pass on Peru’s referendum

The people of Peru went out to vote Sunday on four anti-corruption measures proposed by…

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Ancient cemetery from the Mochica culture discovered in Chiclayo

An ancient burial ground that is presumed to have belonged to the Mochica culture (800 -…

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Construction of Chinchero Airport in Cusco passes first step with government authorization

President Martín Vizcarra signed a contract Friday morning to give the green light on eventual…

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Head of Peruvian football federation detained for possible corruption

Edwin Oviedo, the head of Peru's Football Federation (FPF), has been detained after accusations of…

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Peru wins three travel prizes at World Travel Awards 2018

Peru's gastronomy, overall culture, and Machu Picchu were recognized as some of the world's best…

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  • Lima

Uruguay denies Alan García’s asylum request

The Uruguayan government has denied an asylum request from former Peru president Alan García. Uruguay's…

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Peruvian immigrant in the US shows plight of families separated at the border through VR

Recently enacted policy by the United States to separate immigrant parents from their children at…

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Thousands of barrels of oil spill in Amazon due to vandalism

More than 8,000 barrels of crude oil have spilled in the Peruvian Amazon after reported…

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More than $6 billion laundered every year in Peru, says Central Bank

Elmer Cuba, the director of Peru's Central Bank, said that each year some $6 billion…

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Peru temporarily blocks mining on popular ‘Rainbow Mountain’

The same vibrant colors that have made Peru's Vinicunca, known commonly as the 'Rainbow Mountain,' so…

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Peru closes in on plea deal with Odebrecht

Peruvian prosecutors and representatives from the maligned company Odebrecht are close to reaching a plea…

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Peru and Chile sign joint agreement to put increased sanctions on gender violence

The Second Binational Cabinet between Peru and Chile has produced a joint agreement between the…

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Emerging startups to take center stage at Lima’s Seedstars LatAm Summit

Lima will play host to the Seedstars LATAM Summit from Dec. 4 to Dec. 6 as emerging…

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Majority would approve three of four anticorruption referendums, poll shows

Peru's nationwide referendum is just two weeks away as President Martín Vizcarra's government has four…