Late on October 9–10, 2025 (Lima time), Peru’s Congress voted overwhelmingly to admit multiple impeachment motions against President Dina Boluarte, formally enabling a debate and potential removal process. This development follows a shocking mass shooting at a Lima concert, which ignited widespread outrage over Peru’s longstanding crime and extortion crisis.…
A burst of gunfire at a packed cumbia concert in Lima has supercharged Peru’s political turmoil, thrusting President Dina Boluarte to the brink. The attack—during an Agua Marina show at the Círculo Militar de Chorrillos on October 8, 2025—left at least five people wounded, including several musicians. Police reportedly recovered…
Peru has taken a strategically bold step by establishing a legal presence in Ecuador to accelerate and secure crude oil purchases. Through this structural move, Petroperú gains direct access to local tender processes and smoother contracting mechanisms—especially for the key Oriente and Napo grades destined for the Talara Refinery. The…
Deep in Peru’s Andes, a quiet revolution is underway. Traditional practices of burning crop residues are giving way to mulching, and farmers are reaping a bounty never seen before. With improved soil moisture, reduced weed pressure, and higher potato yields, mulching is reshaping the agricultural landscape—turning ashes into abundant harvests.…
In a commanding display of volleyball, the Peru Nighthawks defeated the Northern Adirondack (NAC) Bobcats in straight sets, posting a 3-0 victory with set scores of 25-17, 25-16, 25-12. The win took place on the Bobcats’ home court in Ellenburg Depot and highlighted Peru’s consistency, resilience, and depth across all…
A new road proposal in Peru’s Amazon — the Yurimaguas–Balsapuerto–Moyobamba highway — has raised grave concerns among the Indigenous Shawi people. The planned route, which would slice through vital Shawi lands, is viewed not as a pathway to connectivity but as a gateway to environmental degradation, land grabbing, illicit coca…
On Tuesday, October 7, 2025, the Utah State Capitol rotunda became the vibrant stage for Día de la Marinera, as about 50 dancers from Utah’s Peruvian community converged for a dazzling flash-mob performance of La Marinera. Organized by Viva Peru Dance under the leadership of Liliana Fernandez, this marked the…
At its meeting on Monday, October 6, 2025, the Peru (Illinois) City Council voted against moving to Phase Two of the proposed municipal swimming pool, effectively halting progress on the project. The motion failed 2–6: Aldermen Rick O’Sadnick and Jason Edgcomb voted yes, while Jeff Ballard, Bob Tieman, Tom Payton,…
In a bold and visionary move, the Peruvian Softball Federation has appointed Olympian Yuruby Alicart as the head coach of Peru’s Women’s National Softball Team. This decision signals Peru’s strong commitment to elevating its presence on the international softball stage. Alicart’s credentials—as a veteran international competitor, club champion, and field…
In October 2025, the three nations’ principal LPG industry bodies—Agremgas (Colombia), Amexgas (Mexico), and the Peruvian Society of LP Gas (SPLG)—signed a two-year collaboration framework. The alliance is built to: A key element is the formation of a shared business platform, through which the three associations will coordinate negotiations with…