The Latest Breaking News from Peru

Inca Trail Closure Drags On: Storms and Two Worker Deaths Push Machu Picchu's Reopening to a Third Deadline

A second Inca Trail reopening deadline has passed after storms and two porter deaths near Machu Picchu. A new decision on Routes 1-3 is due Aug. 30.

Latin Times · Aug 30

Peru court hands lengthy prison terms in killing of Indigenous Amazon defender

A Peruvian court has convicted four men of murder-for-hire and sentenced them to between 15 and 35 years in prison for the 2023 killing of an Indigenous Kichwa leader and rainforest defender

The Independent UK · Aug 26

Peru's Inca Trail Reopens Today — But the Real Question Is Who's Paying the Price

Peru reopens the Inca Trail today, but a porter's death has triggered a labor investigation and a senator's push to enforce a dormant 2022 law.

Latin Times · Aug 26

Deep Quake, Deeper Confusion: What We Actually Know About Peru's Earthquake

A powerful Aug. 20 quake near Coracora, Peru injured three and damaged dozens of buildings — no deaths reported. Here's what's confirmed and what's not.

Latin Times · Aug 23

Peru Earthquake Update: Tremors Cut Power to 9,000 Properties and Damage Ayacucho Region Hospitals

A magnitude 6.7 earthquake hit Peru's Ayacucho region, causing power outages for 9,000 properties and damaging hospitals. Initial reports indicate three injuries and significant infrastructure damage.

International Business Times UK · Aug 21

Peru Becomes the Third South American Country Hit by Major Quake in Two Months — No Deaths Reported

A 6.7 quake hit Peru's Andes Aug. 20, its mildest damage yet next to Colombia's 319 dead and Venezuela's 6,438. Depth explains the gap, seismologists say.

Latin Times · Aug 21

Peru Shuts the Inca Trail as Storm-Driven Landslides Threaten the Road to Machu Picchu

Peru shut the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu after landslides hit 11 spots on the route. Trains and buses still run. Refunds are available.

Latin Times · Aug 21

Strong 6.7-magnitude earthquake strikes southern Peru, damaging homes and schools

A 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck southern Peru on Thursday, injuring three people and damaging at least 22 homes, six schools and 12 medical centres, according to preliminary assessments. The quake was also felt in Lima and several other parts of the country.

France 24 · Aug 21

Southern Peru rocked by 6.7-magnitude earthquake

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The Independent UK · Aug 20

Powerful earthquake strikes Peru’s southern Andes, USGS says

The latest earthquake comes weeks after Venezuela and Colombia were both hit by destructive quakes

The Independent UK · Aug 20