Business Brief (April 22): China Targets 100 Trillion Yuan Service Sector With AI Push IT ministry studies computing and power coordination, Mexico and Peru probe Chinese imports Caixin Global · Apr 22
Caught at the gate: Peru’s visa rules and why Indian travellers were turned away Visa rules under scrutiny after KLM Royal Dutch Airlines reported to have denied boarding to family that spent £40,000 on tickets The Independent UK · Apr 16
Peru election dispute deepens amid slow ballot count Peru saw hundreds of protesters gather outside the Electoral Tribunal in Lima on Tuesday 15 April 2026, demanding a rerun of the presidential election after voting disruptions delayed the process. Euronews · Apr 15
Family spends £40,000 on business-class flights to Peru before being denied boarding by KLM Court directs police to take criminal action against staff of Netherlands’ flag carrier The Independent UK · Apr 14
Peru extends voting for president into Monday after chaos at polling stations Lack of ballot papers and defective computers disrupt election that Keiko Fujimori appears to be leading The Guardian - US · Apr 13
Peru faces protests as election delays fuel doubts over vote integrity Peru’s presidential election on Sunday, 12 April 2026, was thrown into uncertainty after widespread logistical failures prevented thousands of voters from casting their ballots, delaying the outcome. Euronews · Apr 13
Exploring Peru’s Iconic Landmark with Style and Ease Visiting Peru is a dream for many travelers. One place stands out above all others. inkl · Apr 13
Peruvian presidential election results delayed as tens of thousands get one-day voting extension Peruvian voters will now have to wait at least one additional day to learn the results of the country’s presidential elections due to an issue authorities said was logistical, which left thousands of people unable to vote on Sunday. Euronews · Apr 13
Peruvians go to polls hoping to break cycle of instability Crime and corruption top voter concerns in highly unpredictable election with 35 candidates for president The Guardian - UK · Apr 10
Will a controversial new airport ruin Machu Picchu? Plans to build a runway at Chinchero have been seen as contentious – but some say development is vital to the Sacred Valley. Destination expert Chris Moss investigates The Independent UK · Apr 7
Never doubt the commitment of horse-girl fans: Umamusume cosplayers are having actual races at tracks around the world Real-life races have taken place in Malaysia, Thailand, Peru, and the US. PC Gamer · Apr 5
Study links exposure to agricultural pesticides to cancer risk Living in areas with high agricultural pesticide exposure is associated with higher cancer risks, according to a new study. Euronews · Apr 2
3,800-year-old city in Peru exposes a mysterious civilisation that thrived in one of the harshest deserts on Earth The desert doesn’t usually give things back easily. Wind scrapes away at the surface, heat bends the horizon, and whatever once stood there tends to stay buried for good. Yet in the dry hills of Peru, something unexpected has surfaced. Discovered in 2025, the site known as Peñico is already… The Times of India · Mar 29
Defiant Senegal parade AFCON trophy despite being stripped of title Lions of Teranga celebrate Africa Cup of Nations success before Peru friendly win as they fight controversial CAF ruling Evening Standard · Mar 28
The Independent UK · Mar 28 Senegal present Afcon trophy in front of fans despite being stripped of title Players paraded the trophy at the Stade de France ahead of a friendly against Peru, though controversy remains after the Lions of Teranga were stripped of the title earlier this month amid a legal appeal
The Independent UK · Mar 27 We’re travel experts. These are the best June holiday destinations you wouldn’t expect If you’re planning an early summer trip, these less crowded destinations are ideal
The Independent UK · Mar 26 The five travel destinations for summer you probably haven’t considered yet From Romania to Peru, these are the destinations you might not have considered for June
The Times of India · Mar 24 Military plane carrying troops crashes in Colombia: Death toll climbs to 66, many injured A Colombian Air Force Hercules C-130 plane crash near the Peruvian border has claimed 66 lives, with many more injured. The aircraft reportedly struck a tree during takeoff, leading to a devastating fire and detonation of onboard explosives. Local residents were the first responders, aiding injured soldiers before military vehicles…
The Times of India · Mar 23 Colombian military Hercules plane with 110 soldiers on board erupts in flames after crash — watch A Lockheed Martin Hercules C-130 aircraft carrying approximately 110 soldiers crashed in southern Colombia near the Peruvian border. The accident occurred during takeoff from Puerto Leguizamo, with video footage showing the plane engulfed in flames. The exact number of victims and the cause of the crash are still under investigation.
Latin Times · Mar 19 Christian Meier Mourns Through Music, Mexican Fusions and an Isolated California Hideaway - INTERVIEW Peruvian superstar Christian Meier did not begin talking about his new album. Así es la ley with release dates or strategy. He began with loss and ended falling in love again with solitude and directing, far far away from the telenovelas that made him an icon among Latinos.
LiveScience · Mar 10 Pre-Inca culture acquired Amazonian parrots from hundreds of miles away to use their feathers to decorate the dead, new analysis reveals Centuries before the Inca emerged, Amazonian parrots were carried alive across the Andes and raised in captivity on Peru's coast for their vibrant feathers.
The Independent UK · Mar 7 Children among 33 injured in Peru nightclub bombing At least five of the injured victims are in a serious condition
The Guardian - UK · Mar 6 Peruvian state responsible for mother’s death in forced sterilisation, court rules Landmark ruling in Celia Ramos case finds 310,000 women, most Indigenous, were targeted in brutal 1990s campaign
The Independent UK · Mar 6 Peru ordered to pay reparations for forced sterilization death of mom-of-three Celia Ramos was only 34 when she died, leaving behind three daughters in her Andean village
The Conversation · Mar 5 The ousting of Peru’s president points to a deeper crisis Peru’s interim president José Jerí was censured and removed by the country’s congress in February after just four months on the job. He was ousted for ethical failures following several scandals and replaced by current interim president José María Balcázar.