Peru’s Gen Z–led movement is refusing to back down in the face of a 30-day state of emergency imposed in Lima and Callao. The measure, introduced by President José Jerí, grants the military and police expanded powers, restricts freedom of movement and assembly, and is being justified as a response…
Stingless bees—those native to the Amazon and classified in the tribe Meliponini—play a crucial role in the rainforest ecosystem. They help pollinate native trees, medicinal plants, and crops essential to Indigenous communities. In the Peruvian Amazon, these native bees are closely tied to the cultural and ecological fabric of forest…
Residents in Lima, Peru’s capital, woke up to see more soldiers and police patrolling the streets after new President José Jerí declared a 30-day state of emergency to fight the country’s growing crime crisis. This major move, announced in late October 2025, suspended several civil rights and placed the city…
In response to rapidly deteriorating security conditions across the country, Peru’s recently appointed Prime Minister, Ernesto Álvarez, has formally requested that Congress grant the executive branch 90-day special powers. The goal is to enable swift legislative action targeting organized crime, violent gangs, prison-based extortion schemes and the broader breakdown of…
Peru’s independent fiscal watchdog has delivered its sharpest warning in years: a surge of expensive, Congress-driven measures is putting the country’s long-admired macroeconomic stability—often called a “crown jewel”—in danger. The watchdog says recently approved and proposed laws would swell the deficit, push up debt, and undermine confidence if not reined…
Imagine getting your monthly Social Security check in your mailbox, safe and reliable. For many older Americans, that’s been a lifeline. But when the U.S. government decided to end all paper checks and push everyone into digital payments, it worried a lot of people. After strong backlash, the government quietly…
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…
Starting November 2, 2025, a sweeping rule change will require “able-bodied adults without dependents” (ABAWDs) to prove at least 80 hours per month of work, volunteering, education or training if they wish to continue receiving SNAP benefits beyond three months in a three-year period. This shift—driven by the One Big…
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…