Latin America always offers powerful imagery that captures politics, culture, and science in a snapshot. In this week’s curated gallery, three standout scenes dominate attention: police clashing with protesters in Lima, Peru, a young soccer fan posing proudly at the start of the FIFA U-20 World Cup, and researchers examining…
On October 2, 2025, transportation unions in Lima and Callao have announced a large-scale transport strike. The protest comes as drivers demand stronger action against extortion, violence, and threats affecting the public transportation sector. The strike is expected to disrupt buses, minibuses, taxis, and moto-taxis across the capital and surrounding…
Peru is moving toward a cleaner future—and the roadmap is not small. New planning estimates suggest the country will need around US$67 billion by 2050 to complete its energy transition. That money will go into renewables, transmission lines, energy storage, clean transport, and efficiency so homes, cities, and Peru’s mining…
Peru’s coastline is home to some of the richest marine ecosystems in South America, but today these waters are under serious threat. Illegal fishing, especially with banned chinchorro nets, is placing immense pressure on biodiversity near the Illescas National Reserve in Piura, located about 800 km north of Lima. While…
The story of Ana María Quispe, a 29-year-old woman from Peru, has once again brought global attention to how the Catholic Church deals with abuse allegations. Quispe, who reported being abused by two priests as a child, says she was exploited by her own lawyer and later caught in a…
In a dramatic move, Brookfield Asset Management announced the dissolution of Rutas de Lima (RdL), its toll road subsidiary in Peru, after years of mounting financial losses. The company blames local authorities’ suspension of toll collections for revenue declines exceeding 60%, turning what was once considered a promising $2.7 billion…
Peruvian fishmeal and fish oil giant TASA has launched a transformative initiative: converting plant waste and operational residues into organic compost and fertilizer. The goal is simple yet powerful — reduce waste, enrich local soils, and strengthen community ties. At its Malabrigo plant alone, the company recently delivered 800 kilograms…
An early-morning garage fire in Peru tore through a residential property before sunrise, destroying the garage and damaging the attached home despite a swift response from firefighters. Neighbors reported flames and heavy smoke in the pre-dawn hours, prompting a multi-agency turnout. Crews arrived to find the garage fully involved, with…
A recent video from the depths of the Peruvian jungle has baffled viewers worldwide after revealing what appears to be a small, dwarf-sized figure walking slowly across a rope bridge. Captured by a trail camera set up for wildlife research, the eerie footage has triggered a storm of speculation. Some…
On September 11, 2025, Peru approved its new Agrarian Promotion Law, a reform designed to transform the agricultural landscape of the country. Unlike previous laws, this new framework broadens its scope to include the entire agrarian sector—from traditional farming and livestock to agro-industry and agro-export. The goal is ambitious: double…