Peru is undergoing a digital banking revolution. According to the latest Residential Telecommunications Services Survey (Erestel) by OSIPTEL, internet use for mobile banking has surged dramatically—from 13.8 % in 2022 to 43.6 % in 2024. That’s more than a three-fold jump in just two years. This rapid adoption reflects growing…
In a dramatic escalation of political unrest, Peru’s government announced a state of emergency in Lima in response to mounting violence tied to mass protests. The turmoil follows a wave of demonstrations that left hundreds injured and one person shot dead near the capital’s Congress. The move to impose emergency…
Peru’s capital, Lima, has spiraled into violent unrest as thousands of Gen Z protesters, unions and civil society groups confront police and demand accountability from the newly formed government. The demonstrations erupted a few days after the removal of President Dina Boluarte and the inauguration of José Jerí as interim…
The Gen Z-led protests in Peru during October 2025 became one of the most powerful youth movements in Latin America’s recent history. Sparked by a controversial pension reform, the protests quickly grew into a nationwide call for justice, economic fairness, and political accountability. What began as a fight against a…
In recent weeks, online posts and short videos have claimed that the IRS will issue a $1,700 ACTC (Additional Child Tax Credit) deposit in October 2025. The topic has attracted millions of views, with families hoping for another round of relief amid inflation and rising costs. However, official IRS information…
For decades, Canadians viewed age 65 as the traditional mark of retirement. It was the time to stop working, collect Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS) benefits, and enjoy a slower pace of life. But that idea is rapidly changing. With Canadians living longer, staying healthier, and…
In a landmark move, Peru’s Superintendencia de Banca, Seguros y AFP (SBS) has officially approved a sweeping AML/CFT regulatory framework tailored for online gambling and sports betting operators, under the oversight of Mincetur (Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism). This marks a dramatic shift: iGaming platforms in Peru will now…
Peru is witnessing an extraordinary Gen Z uprising—crowds of students, young professionals, and first-time voters are flooding the streets of Lima, demanding justice, safety, and honesty from those in power. After Congress forcefully removed President Dina Boluarte in October 2025, and installed interim President José Jerí, frustration boiled over. Young…
Peru is currently engulfed in a security meltdown that is not only endangering lives — it is tearing apart political institutions. What started as isolated acts of gang violence and extortion has ballooned into a full-blown political crisis. The removal of President Dina Boluarte from office in October 2025 is…
Peru is in the throes of a deepening political crisis as Congress on October 10, 2025 impeached and removed President Dina Boluarte, citing “permanent moral incapacity.” In a rare unanimous vote of 124–0, the nation’s legislature ousted her as protests, violence, and corruption scandals swelled. She is replaced by José…
