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…
9 years ago
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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…
9 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…
9 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…
9 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…
9 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…
9 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…
9 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…
10 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…
10 years ago
Informants say Peru’s President accepted illegal donations
Two witnesses have told investigators in Peru that President Ollanta Humala accepted illegal campaign contributions from…
10 years ago
Historic soccer figure and politician dies in Peru
Peruvian soccer player and coach Freddy Ternero died of cancer on Friday at 53 years…
10 years ago
Peru holds ethnic diversity conference for children
Today Peru’s education ministry completed the Tinkuy convention of children representing various ethnic communities throughout…
10 years ago
American biologist disappears off coast of Peru
An American marine biologist working as an international monitor aboard a fishing boat went missing…
10 years ago
Peruvian man arrested for killing six in Japan
A Peruvian citizen from Lima has been arrested in the murders of six people in…
10 years ago
Nazca Lines geoglyph of pelican vandalized
Vandals have etched their names next to various geoglyphs which comprise Peru’s Nazca Lines. New photos…
10 years ago