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LGBT activists question Peru's response to trans man's death in Indonesia

LGBT activists in Peru held a protest on Friday questioning how their government handled the death of a Peruvian transgender man in Indonesia earlier this month who was detained at the airport upon arriving to celebrate his honeymoon.

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Protesters block Peru's Interoceanic Highway after clashes with police

Hundreds of miners blocked a stretch of Peru's Interoceanic Highway near the border with Brazil on Friday, after a clash between police and protesters the day before left at least one dead and more than a dozen injured.

Reuters

Socialite who charmed Nato staff in Naples was Russian spy, say investigators

GRU officer spent decade posing as Peruvian jewellery designer, say investigative journalists

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‘They attacked with machetes’: murder, mafias and illegal mining in Peru’s gold fields

Rising gold prices have led to increasingly violent land grabs, with rightful owners left to defend themselves and the rainforest from attack

The Guardian - UK

Peru's Castillo reshuffles Cabinet yet again as prosecutors ramp up probes

Peruvian President Pedro Castillo reshuffled his Cabinet for the second time in less than three weeks on Wednesday, as prosecutors continue investigations into his close allies and family members.

Reuters

Four dead and 16 injured after tourist bus crashes near Peru’s Machu Picchu

Twenty people were on the bus as it plunged off a cliff following a trip to the landmark destination

The Independent UK

Anglo-French oil firm threatens Amazon reserve for isolated Indigenous people

Perenco sues Peru government for repeal of law that offers recognition to proposed Napo-Tigre reserve

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Peru bus crash: Four dead and 16 injured in crash near Machu Picchu

A busload of tourists crashed on the return from Machu Picchu leaving four dead and three in intensive care

Evening Standard

'You could spend six months in Peru and still have more of this amazing country to see - but these are the best bits'

We had a jam-packed itinerary of sand boarding in deserts, hiking to waterfalls, visiting ancient Inca sites while also covering the bucket-list ticks like Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain. Here are the best bits you should include in your Peruvian adventure:

Irish Mirror

Peruvian ethnic nationalist leader who led uprising is released from prison

The Peruvian leader of a failed 2005 ethnic nationalist uprising was released from prison on Saturday after serving a sentence for leading the rebellion, roiling Peru with the possibility he might re-emerge as an influential political leader.

Reuters

Leader of Peru’s 2005 uprising released early from prison

Antauro Humala, brother of Peru’s former president Ollanta Humala, was released on Saturday afternoon after a reduction in his 19-year sentence because of time devoted to work and education while in prison, according to a video on the RPP Noticias website.

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Morocco Welcomes Peru's Decision to Withdraw Recognition of SADR

Morocco welcomed on Thursday Peru’s decision to withdraw recognition of the Polisario’s self-proclaimed Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR). Peru announced the decision after a "recent telephone conversation" between Foreign Minister Miguel Rodriguez Mackay and his Moroccan counterpart Nasser Bourita.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Analysis-Years of political crises in Peru are finally hitting its economy

Since 2011, Peruvians have lived under seven presidents and seen four ex-leaders detained or wanted on corruption allegations. Yet, in the same period Peru has held onto the unlikely title of the fastest growing major economy in Latin America.

Reuters

‘It’s much easier to stop someone lighting a match than to put out a 1,000-acre fire’

In Peru’s Sacred Valley, a community-led initiative is creating fire prevention brigades to stop devastating wildfires before they even begin

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Ancient Incan technology being used to harvest water to combat Peru’s crisis

Techniques used by servants of the Inca empire 500 years ago could be vital in accessing an increasingly scarce resource

Reuters

Four Latam nations back Castillo as Peru political crisis continues

The governments of Mexico, Argentina, Ecuador and Bolivia on Saturday backed the continuation of Pedro Castillo's presidency in Peru, where he is facing several criminal investigations and constant threats of impeachment.

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Dana White’s Contender Series 49: Best photos from Las Vegas

Check out these photos from Dana White's Contender Series 49 in Las Vegas.

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Peruvian ex-military wanted for rights violations faces extradition from Spain

A Spanish court has begun processing an extradition request filed by Peru against a former military officer charged with crimes against humanity stemming from a conflict against Maoist guerrillas in the 1980s, a court document showed on Tuesday.

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Aaron Rodgers’ dabbling in psychedelia has been mocked, but it seems to be working out OK for him

Rodgers recently revealed that he took ayahuasca trips to Peru in 2020 and 2021. Ayahuasca is a psychedelic plant liquid.

Reuters

Peru's Castillo forced to stay in country as Cabinet crisis continues

Peru's Congress on Thursday forced President Pedro Castillo to stay in the country this week as he navigates a leadership crisis, without a prime minister and with a new Cabinet expected to be sworn in on Friday.

The Independent UK

Prime minister resigns, adding to political turmoil in Peru

Peru’s prime minister has announced his resignation, adding to political uncertainty in the South American nation as President Pedro Castillo faces several criminal investigations after only a year in office

Daily Mirror

Terrifying prehistoric sea beast weighing over 60 tonnes and killed other whales

Scientists believe that the "biggest-ever" sea creature named as the "Livyatan", was found in Peru in 2008, weighing over 60 tonnes and had a jaw that packed a number of sharp teeth

Reuters

Peru PM resigns as investigations target President Castillo

Peruvian Prime Minister Anibal Torres suddenly resigned on Wednesday morning, amid widening criminal probes centered on President Pedro Castillo, who has grown increasingly isolated after one year in office.

The Independent UK

How to see Peru’s Machu Picchu the sustainable way

More than a million travellers descend on Peru’s mystical Inca citadel in a typical year. With the impact of overtourism more concerning than ever, how do you minimise your footprint? Steph Dyson reports

Reuters

Analysis: Peru's mining execs 'lose faith' in gov't despite moderate shift

Peruvian mining executives who oversee some of the world's largest copper mines are losing whatever slim thread of faith they may have had in left-wing President Pedro Castillo's ability to boost the sector, even after his shift away from early proposals to sharply raise taxes on the industry.

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