The Latest Breaking News from Peru

One Dead, Dozens Injured In Peru Anti-crime Protests

At least one man was killed in violence at a rally in Peru's capital on Wednesday, said President Jose Jeri, whose accession days ago has failed to stamp out angry protests against the country's political class.

International Business Times · Oct 16, 2025

Young people around the world are leading protests against their governments

The spate of public demonstrations against unemployment, corruption and low quality of life around the world is striking because of who is leading them. Young people have used social media platforms such as Facebook, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube to spread information and arrange their demonstrations.

The Conversation · Oct 14, 2025

Titans Shine in Lima — Grand Prix Ends with a Powerful Finale

The final day in Lima saw the heavyweights close an unforgettable Grand Prix in style. Rafael Macedo, Metka Lobnik, Giovani Ferreira, Raz Hershko, and Lukas Krpalek all claimed gold, showcasing world-class judo and emotion. A fitting finale to Peru’s historic debut.

Euronews · Oct 14, 2025

Illegal gold mining clears 140,000 hectares of Peruvian Amazon

Armed criminal groups tear down precious rainforest to capitalise on record gold prices, report finds

The Guardian - UK · Oct 8, 2025

Psychedelic beer may have helped pre-Inca empire in Peru schmooze elite outsiders and consolidate power

The Wari used beer mixed with psychedelics to help build an empire in Peru around 1,200 years ago, a new study suggests.

LiveScience · Oct 8, 2025

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

One figure stressed that health risks are particularly acute in the Amazon, where access to medical services is scarce

The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2025

South American alliance 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

The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2025

Protests in Peru, a soccer fan poses and more top photos this week from Latin America

Sept. 26-Oct. 2, 2025

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2025

As Amazon's 'flying rivers' weaken with tree loss, scientists warn of worsening droughts

Scientists warn that “flying rivers” — invisible streams of moisture that carry rain from the Atlantic Ocean westward across the Amazon — are weakening as deforestation and climate change advance

The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2025

Peru’s gastronomic boom risks excluding the Indigenous people whose food it celebrates

Peruvians are rightly passionate about food. Their pride in Peruvian cuisine has been fuelled in the past two decades or so by a wave of international culinary awards that has forged sense of belonging and visibility on the world stage. Yet, behind this “gastronationalism” lies a more complex story about…

The Conversation · Sep 29, 2025