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Colombia's vote may reshape the Amazon's future as political winds shift across Latin America

Abelardo de la Espriella, set to be Colombia’s president, has intensified debate over the future of the Amazon

The Independent UK

Over 4,000 images and 20 years later, researchers have shed much-needed light on this elusive Amazonian dog

Researchers tracked the rare canine species over 23 years, using a network of camera traps to snap 4,635 images of them across regions of Bolivia and Peru

Digital Camera World

KuCoin Pay Integrates Crypto Into Latin America's QR Payment Culture

PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands, June 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Across Latin America, QR payments have become one of the dominant forms of everyday consumer finance — from small retail purchases to transportation, food delivery and peer-to-peer transfers. As mobile-first payment behavior accelerates across Argentina and Peru, digital wallets and…

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A top banker tried to sway Pope Leo XIV on rare earth mining

The head of Latin America's top development bank has made a case to Pope Leo XIV about the potential of rare earth mining

AAP

A top banker made a case for mining to Pope Leo XIV, who has seen its impact up close

The head of Latin America’s top development bank has made a case to Pope Leo XIV about the potential of rare earth mining

The Independent UK

Peru's Knife-Edge Runoff Drags Toward a Verdict as Fujimori Clings to a Sliver with 99.5% of Votes Tallied

Fujimori edges ahead in Peru's razor-thin runoff at 99.4% counted. Contested ballots head to the JNE, with certification expected in July.

Latin Times

Peru’s president announces that Pope Leo will visit in early November

Peruvian President José María Balcázar has announced that Pope Leo XIV will visit Peru in early November

The Independent UK

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A ‘super’ El Niño has the power to devastate fishing – and leave seals and sea lions starving

There is a more than 60% chance that a “super” El Niño will develop by the end of this year.

The Conversation

500 years buried in a jar, and still intact: The wild story behind Peru's ancient space food

Rare Inca freeze-dried potatoes discovery in Peru reveals 500-year-old chuño food system and ancient empire trade intelligence. Archaeologists at Tambo Viejo uncovered preserved potatoes showing how the Inca Empire moved food across mountains and coast. This rare find proves advanced Andean freeze-dried potato preservation methods.

The Economic Times

BIFOX ENTERS INTO AGREEMENTS TO ACQUIRE THE 550 MILLION TONNE[1] BAYOVAR 9 PHOSPHATE ROCK PROJECT IN PERU POSITIONING BIFOX TO BECOME ONE OF THE LEADING GLOBAL PHOSPHATE ROCK SUPPLIERS

SYDNEY, June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bifox Limited ("Bifox") is pleased to advise it has entered into two agreements with Fossal S.A.A ("Fossal"), to purchase all of the shares of Fosfatos del Pacífico S.A. ("Fospac"). Under the agreements, Bifox has paid US$10 million cash for 16.667% of the outstanding shares…

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India's exports to US remain flat in May, imports rise 54.43%

India's trade with the US saw exports remain steady in May, but imports climbed significantly. Trade with China experienced a notable surge in both exports and imports. Several other countries also showed positive export growth. However, some nations registered a decline in exports. Imports from specific countries like Brazil and…

The Economic Times

The Shanghai Museum to Present "On Top of the World Tree: Ancient Civilizations of the Americas"

SHANGHAI, June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Shanghai Museum will present "On Top of the World Tree: Ancient Civilizations of the Americas" (July 9, 2026 – Nov. 14, 2027 at the Shanghai Museum on People's Square), a major exhibition exploring the artistic, cultural, and spiritual traditions of ancient civilizations across…

AAP

First insects ever get legal rights in two Peruvian municipalities, as stingless bees can now be represented in court

Peru has enacted groundbreaking legal ordinances granting explicit rights to native stingless bees, recognizing them as subjects of law with rights to live and reproduce. This historic move transforms insect conservation by empowering local communities and activists to sue against harmful projects, safeguarding both ecological balance and ancestral Indigenous knowledge.

The Times of India

Fujimori's Lead Grows to 16,000 Votes as Fuerza Popular Tops Both Houses of Peru's New Congress

Fujimori now leads Sánchez by 16,426 votes with 98.521% counted in Peru's runoff — but the official winner won't be declared until mid-July.

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Clutch time: Canadian and US World Cup mascots feature in Peruvian drugs raid

Clutch the Bald Eagle and Maple the Moose – the mascots for the United States and Canada respectively at this year’s World Cup – starred in a drugs bust

France 24

Peru's leftist candidate Sanchez asks right-wing rival Fujimori to back vote recount

Peru's leftist presidential candidate Roberto Sanchez on Friday proposed a recount to his conservative rival Keiko Fujimori, citing alleged irregularities after votes coming in from abroad were tallied. Counting that continues at a sluggish pace has Fujimori ahead by a razor-thin margin.

AAP

Fujimori takes razor-thin lead in Peru election

Conservative Keiko Fujimori has inched into the lead in the Peruvian election vote count, with a difference of about 600 votes out of 18 million.

Latin Times

Photo Finish in Peru: Fujimori Overtakes Sánchez by 922 Votes — and Expats Will Decide the Rest

Keiko Fujimori has overtaken Roberto Sánchez by just 922 votes in Peru's presidential runoff with 98.23% counted. Overseas ballots that have arrived in Lima could decide the presidency — though an official winner may not be declared until July.

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651 Votes Apart: Keiko Fujimori Overtakes Roberto Sánchez as the Diaspora Prepares to Decide

Keiko Fujimori has overtaken Roberto Sánchez by just 651 votes in Peru's presidential runoff with 98% counted. The remaining overseas ballots — leaning heavily her way — may now decide the presidency.

Latin Times

Peru's Election Could Be Decided Abroad: How Millions of Immigrant Voters in the U.S. and Other Countries May Choose the Next President

Peru's next president may be chosen not only in Lima, Cusco or the Andean highlands, but also in New Jersey, Madrid, Santiago, Buenos Aires and Tokyo. With Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez locked in a razor-thin runoff, the vote from abroad has become one of the most watched pieces of…

AAP

SPO:Spain, France bag three apiece in final WC warm-ups

Spain have beaten Peru 3-1 and Michael Olise scored three times in France's final World Cup warm-up clash before heading to North America.

AAP

Leftist Sanchez takes lead in polarised Peru election

Left-wing politician Roberto Sánchez holds a slim lead over Keiko Fujimori in the second round of Peru's presidential election.

Tom’s Guide

How to watch Peru vs Spain on RTVE Play — it's *FREE*

Here’s how to watch Peru vs Spain on RTVE Player for free from anywhere in the world.

Sports Illustrated

How to Watch Peru vs. Spain on TV, Live Stream

The European champions conclude their World Cup preparations against Peru in Mexico.

France 24

Leftist Roberto Sanchez takes lead in Peru's razor-thin presidential runoff

Leftist canditate Roberto Sanchez pulled into the lead in Peru's presidential runoff on Monday, overtaking conservative Keiko Fujimori by a razor-thin margin. Fewer than 4,300 votes separate Sanchez from Fujimori, who has already tried and failed to reach the presidency three times.

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