New York is distributing Inflation Refund checks in 2025—including $150 for certain individual filers and up to $400 for qualifying joint filers. There is no application process; eligible residents who filed a 2023 New York state tax return will receive a paper check in the mail between late September and…
In a dramatic reshuffle just days after assuming power, Peru’s interim government under President José Jeri has fired the chairman of state oil firm Petroperú. The decision aims to tackle deep financial distress, restore credibility, and stabilize operations. This shake-up signals serious intent to reform Peru’s energy sector and manage…
Six months in a rowboat in the South Pacific Ocean might sound like a nightmare. But for British adventurers Jess Rowe, 28, and Miriam Payne, 25, the blistered hands, salt-crusted skin, and sleepless nights are all part of a once-in-a-lifetime expedition. Their destination? Cairns, Australia—where the finish line now looms.…
When people protest, they do it because they want their voices heard. But in Peru, a recent protest ended in tragedy, showing once again how fragile peace can be when authorities use too much force. The death of a young man, injuries to many others, and attacks on journalists have…
Peru’s Amazon is now facing an intensification of mining activity that is fueling alarming levels of deforestation, river contamination, and threats to Indigenous territories. Recent mapping and field investigations have revealed shifting trends: mining is migrating into new territories, adopting mobile tactics, and expanding both in depth and scope. This…
Peru’s politics remain tense, with frequent leadership changes, youth-driven protests, and economic pressures converging at once. As the country looks ahead, the central questions are whether authorities can restore public trust, cool the streets, and stabilize state finances—especially around Petroperú and broader anti-crime initiatives. Why The Crisis Persists Public frustration…
Spain’s Queen Letizia has once again captured attention with her elegance and dedication to global causes. While King Felipe VI was busy attending an international event in Peru, Queen Letizia took a solo trip to Italy to represent Spain on the world stage. Her visit to Rome was not just…
Clashes between anti-government protesters—mostly from Generation Z—and riot police in Lima, Peru escalated dramatically on the night of 15 October 2025, leaving one man dead and over a hundred people wounded, including many police officers. The unrest comes mere days after José Jerí was sworn in as interim president following…
Peru is facing a serious human rights crisis after protests in Lima turned deadly. The excessive use of force by security forces left at least one protester dead and more than 100 injured. Rights organizations, civil society, and domestic oversight bodies have called on the Peruvian government to stop violent…
Peru has been trapped in a cycle of political chaos—and the first days of President José Jerí’s rule have only deepened that crisis. Within days of Congress removing Dina Boluarte and elevating Jerí (aged 38) to the presidency, mass protests erupted across Lima and other cities. The violent clashes left…