The Latest Breaking News from Peru

Massive extinct whale ‘may be heaviest animal that ever lived’

A 39M-yr-old whale, Perucetus colossus, may be the heaviest animal ever, weighing up to 375 tons. Its bones are much denser than a blue whale's, suggesting it lived in shallow, coastal waters. It was likely not the longest animal ever, but its feeding habits remain a mystery.

The Hindu · Aug 3, 2023

This colossal extinct whale was the heaviest animal to ever live

Paleontologists in Peru have described an ancient species of whale that was way heavier than a blue whale.

LiveScience · Aug 2, 2023

The heaviest animal ever may be this ancient whale found in the Peruvian desert

A new species of ancient whale might be the heaviest animal ever found

The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2023

In Peru, discovery of ancient ruins outpaces authorities' ability to care for them

"Everywhere you dig, you will find something — because Lima was home to great civilizations," says a museum director in the capital. "But it's impossible to save everything in a poor country."

WEKU · Jul 29, 2023

Man who strangled and buried partner on Peru holiday jailed for life

Jorge Garay wrapped Karla Godoy’s body in tarpaulin and dumped her in makeshift grave

The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2023

Who lived at Machu Picchu? DNA analysis shows surprising diversity at the ancient Inca palace

Standing atop the mountains in the southern highlands of Peru is the 15th-century marvel of the Inca empire, Machu Picchu. Today, the citadel is a global tourist attraction and an icon of precolonial Latin American history – but it was once the royal palace of an emperor.

The Conversation · Jul 26, 2023

Vatican abuse investigators begin their audit of secretive Peru-based Catholic society

Two key Vatican investigators have begun an audit in Peru’s capital of a secretive Roman Catholic society with chapters across South America and in the U.S. following allegations that its founder sexually molested young recruits

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2023

Fifth bus of asylum seekers arrives in Los Angeles from Texas

Bus was carrying 44 people hailing from Colombia, China, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, Peru and Venezuela, including 14 children

The Guardian - US · Jul 23, 2023

Avian flu may have killed millions of birds globally as outbreak ravages South America

Virus has spread around the world, with 200,000 wild birds dead in Peru alone and concerns Australia could be next

The Guardian - UK · Jul 22, 2023

Jump around and find out: How to get a fight canceled in Peru minutes before the bell rings

The only thing keeping Miguel Grijalva from one of the most bizarre losses in MMA history is the fact the bell hadn't rung yet.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 21, 2023