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Military and police patrol streets of Peru’s capital as state of emergency begins

Peru's capital has seen increased military and police presence as a state of emergency begins under President José Jerí

The Independent UK

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, after weeks of anti-government protests over corruption and organized crime.

International Business Times

With roots in the Peruvian jungle and influenced by an apocalyptic screenplay, Neil Young's most mysterious song became one of his most enduring

"Neil never told me what the song was about": Even Nils Lofgren doesn't know, and he played on it

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Peru's Gen Z Lead Movement Against Crime, Political Paralysis

Peru's Generation Z is leading protests against rampant crime and years of political deadlock -- demanding systemic change after watching seven presidents come and go in a decade.

International Business Times

Peru To Impose State Of Emergency In Capital After Wave Of Violence

Peru's new government said Thursday that a state of emergency will be declared in the capital Lima, after weeks of anti-government protests over corruption and organized crime.

International Business Times

Tear gas deployed as police and young protesters clash in Peru’s capital

Flares and tear gas were fired in a clash between police and young protesters in Peru's capital Lima on Wednesday (15 October).

The Independent UK

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

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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

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

Historic Day in Lima as Latin Judo Shines Bright at the Grand Prix

The opening day of the first-ever Lima Judo Grand Prix brought unforgettable moments. Chile’s Mary Dee Vargas Ley claimed her nation’s first Grand Prix gold, while Brazil, France, and Israel also triumphed. Peru’s Brillith Gamarra made history with her country’s first-ever IJF World Tour medal.

Euronews

Why Peru Just Ousted Another President, And What Comes Next

In a matter of hours, Peru impeached one of the world's most unpopular presidents, Dina Boluarte, and appointed its seventh leader in nine years.

International Business Times

Peru Ousts President Blamed For Failing To Stem Crime

Lawmakers in Peru removed president Dina Boluarte from office just after midnight on Friday, ending a stint in office plagued by protests, corruption probes and rampant crime.

International Business Times

Concert shooting in Peru could spell the end for Dina Boluarte's presidency

A shooting at a concert in Peru's capital has intensified calls for President Dina Boluarte's removal

The Independent UK

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

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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.

The Independent UK

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

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

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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 Conversation

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…

LiveScience

Mystery creature found in 'forbidden cloud forest' of Peru is new species of marsupial

The newly described mouse opossum was discovered at a surprisingly high altitude in the Andes.

International Business Times

New Screening Campaign Uses Technology to Transform Cancer Care for Underserved Women

Designed with user accessibility in mindhe app offers voice input, offline access, and will provide guidance to nearby screening facilities once the maps are added.

International Business Times UK

Hundreds Of Tourists are Stranded as Machu Picchu Faces Losing Its Place Among World's Wonders

Protests block access to Machu Picchu, leaving 900 tourists stranded and sparking fears the iconic site could lose its World Wonder status.

Dot Esports

Peru cracks down on match-fixing, mandates integrity charter for betting firms

A decisive step for the Peruvian betting sector.

International Business Times

Peru Evacuates 1,600 Tourists From Machu Picchu Amid Protest

Peru has evacuated around 1,600 tourists from a train station that serves the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu after a local protest escalated into clashes with police.

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