The World Travel Awards (WTA) Latin America Gala Ceremony 2025 took place at the AVA Resort Cancún on 27 September 2025, bringing together the region’s leading brands in travel and hospitality. Judges recognized standout achievements across destinations, airlines, hotels, resorts, attractions and sustainability—confirming Mexico, Peru, and Chile as this year’s…
With Peru heading toward general elections on April 12, 2026, the OECD is cautioning that mounting political uncertainty could erode recent economic gains. The organization’s latest assessment highlights that while Peru’s macro fundamentals remain comparatively solid, prolonged instability can delay private investment, slow job creation, and weaken momentum just as…
Peru is leaning hard on public–private partnerships (PPP/APP) to close infrastructure gaps. In 2025 the government prioritized big-ticket concessions—especially irrigation megaprojects and urban water/sanitation—to boost food security, resilience, and growth. The pipeline now features multi-billion-dollar water transfers and a wave of PTAR (wastewater) and desalination projects, plus airports, roads, and…
One of the most powerful images showed riot police standing before flaming barricades clutching shields, as protesters advanced through Lima’s urban arteries. The protests—primarily led by youth—demand sweeping political reform, accountability, and social justice. Confrontations escalated after repeated clashes between demonstrators and security forces, signaling that tensions remain deeply unsettled.…
Peru has moved decisively to accelerate its green hydrogen rollout. The Ministry of Energy and Mines (MINEM) published Ministerial Resolution No. 314-2025-MINEM/DM on October 2, 2025, releasing the draft regulation of Law 31992 (the Green Hydrogen Promotion Law) and opening a 15-calendar-day public consultation. The measure is designed to unlock…
Lima’s mayor, Rafael López Aliaga, is celebrating after Brookfield Asset Management announced it would dissolve Rutas de Lima, the concessionaire that manages key toll corridors around Peru’s capital. City Hall framed the development as a “triumph for drivers”, arguing that years of civic pressure and legal action against what it…
Peru’s Gen Z has reignited mass demonstrations against President Dina Boluarte, channeling frustration over a new pension law, persistent corruption, and rising organized crime. The flashpoint is a reform that obliges young adults to enroll and contribute to private pension funds even as many face informal, unstable jobs. For students…
Scientists have announced a new marsupial species in northern Peru: Marmosa chachapoya, a small mouse opossum with a striking dark facial “mask.” The animal was documented at high elevation in Río Abiseo National Park (San Martín region), an area famous for steep valleys, montane forest, and rich biodiversity. This finding…
Peru’s Gen Z protesters have mounted back-to-back marches in Lima, confronting riot police over a package of pension reforms, anger at corruption, and fear of organized crime. The latest weekend of demonstrations saw tear gas, rubber rounds, and running battles near government buildings, with at least 19 injuries reported, including…
Peru’s state-owned shipbuilder SIMA (Servicios Industriales de la Marina) is moving to commence construction of a new multirole frigate for the Peruvian Navy by December 2025. The initial production steps will include steel-cutting and module assembly, marking a major step forward in Peru’s plan to modernize its surface fleet and…
