State of emergency in Peru's capital after wave of violence

Peru's interim president Jose Jeri announced a state of emergency in Lima and the neighboring port of Callao on Tuesday, ...

Peru declares 30-day state of emergency in Lima to tackle rising crime

Peru's President Jose Jeri declared on Tuesday a 30-day state of emergency in the capital Lima and the neighboring province ...
Crux

Senior churchman defends protestors in Peru as demonstrations intensify

Earlier this month, Pope Leo XIV expressed his closeness to Peruvians as tensions mounted over leadership changes and ...

South American trade bloc orders Peru to crack down on mercury trafficking and illegal gold mining

A South American trade bloc has ruled that Peru is failing to curb illegal gold mining and mercury trafficking.

Peru's fiscal stability at risk as Congress pushes costly legislation, watchdog says

Peru's economy has long withstood political upheaval but recently approved legislation could threaten its stability, still ...
The Independent

Fears Amazon is in ‘delicate situation’ over rising mercury pollution

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Gold demand puts Peru's Amazon at greater risk from mercury poisoning, bishop warns

A Catholic bishop in Peru's Amazon is warning that mercury from illegal gold mining is contaminating rivers, fish and people across the region.

Peru’s Political Churn Isn’t Over Yet

Peru’s Congress impeached President Dina Boluarte by a unanimous vote last Friday, marking the second time that the ...