The Latest Breaking News from Peru

Peru's PM challenges Congress in new clash between state powers

Peru's prime minister on Tuesday challenged the legislature to a confidence vote, raising tensions once again between state powers in the Andean nation, which has been roiled by political infighting for years.

Reuters · Nov 9, 2022

Australia World Cup 2022 squad guide: Full fixtures, group, ones to watch, odds and more

Australia squeezed through qualifying thanks to a dramatic penalty shootout win over Peru and face a tricky group containing the world champions France and an in-form Denmark

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2022

Australia World Cup Preview: Big Challenge for New-Look Socceroos

Of Australia’s 26 players, 17 are going to experience their first World Cup—and they’ll have to tame two top European powers to stay beyond three games.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 8, 2022

Why 250 tourists were held captive by an indigenous group in Peru’s Amazon rainforest

Indigenous leaders have denounced the dire situation in their communities after oil spills have affected their access to clean water and food

The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2022

Amazon tourists and Peruvians held on boat released by Indigenous protesters

Group of more than 100 including British and American travellers were detained in protest over government response to oil spill

The Guardian - US · Nov 4, 2022

Brit held hostage by Peru tribe with machetes says food and water were running out

Charlotte Wiltshire spoke to the Mirror from the boat in the Amazon rainforest where she, her partner Ken, her son Luke and over 100 others were taken hostage by a group of indigenous protesters

Daily Mirror · Nov 4, 2022

Tourist group including Brits held hostage on boat in Amazon freed by Peru tribe

Dozens of people, including three British nationals, had been taken hostage this week by a group attempting to gain attention to a number of recent oil spills in the region

Daily Mirror · Nov 4, 2022

More than 240 tourists, including US and UK citizens, are released after being ‘held hostage’ in Peru

Pregnant women, a one-month-old baby and elderly people were reportedly among those held hostage

The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2022

Brits reported to be among group being held hostage in Peru

It is reported that the action is part of a protest

Wales Online · Nov 4, 2022

British tourists among 70 held hostage by Amazonian tribe released

Officials said the protesters had accepted their request to release the tourists

Evening Standard · Nov 4, 2022