On October 14, 2025, Peru’s new President José Jerí officially swore in a transition cabinet designed to restore public security, stabilize the economy, and guide the country toward general elections in April 2026 with a handover on July 28, 2026. The new team blends legal, security, economic, and diplomatic expertise,…
In 2025, the maximum federal SSI (Supplemental Security Income) payment for an eligible couple is $1,450 per month (before any state supplements).To qualify, couples must meet strict income and asset limits (for example, resources generally must stay under $3,000 combined for the couple, excluding certain excluded items). SSI is a…
By October 2025, many retirees and surviving spouses are finally seeing long-delayed justice. Payments under the Social Security Fairness Act are reaching bank accounts weeks earlier than planned, offering long-awaited relief to some of the most underpaid Americans. For teachers, firefighters, police officers, and widows or widowers whose checks were…
Peru’s asparagus business is showing surprising trends in 2025: while they are exporting more by volume, their total export value hasn’t grown much. How did that happen? And what challenges lie ahead? In this article, we will walk through Peru’s asparagus export story in 2025—the highs, lows, and what it…
Peru is facing a serious change. The government is trying to remove protections for Indigenous peoples and their lands. Critics say these changes could cause big harm—not just to the environment, but to human rights. In this article, I’ll explain what is happening, why it worries many people, and what…
Peru is once again confronting political instability. On October 10, 2025, Congress voted to remove President Dina Boluarte, citing “permanent moral incapacity.” In the wake of her exit, José Jerí, then head of Congress, assumed the presidency. But his first days in office have been marred by delays in forming…
Peru is debating a series of Congressional proposals that critics say would loosen protections for Indigenous communities and their territories across the Amazon. The initiatives would expand “national interest” exceptions for resource extraction, alter how PIACI (Indigenous peoples in isolation and initial contact) are protected, and reshape who decides where…
Peru’s Chancay Port has rapidly transitioned from vision to operational reality. Since its inauguration in late 2024 and full commercial launch in mid-2025, the China-backed deep-water terminal aims to become South America’s premier Pacific gateway for trade with Asia. As Peru’s political landscape shifts, observers are asking whether Chancay may…
Rafael López Aliaga—better known by his nickname “Porky”—has made waves in Peru’s political arena by formally entering the 2026 presidential election. His decision to resign as Mayor of Lima and shift to national ambition underscores both his confidence and the turbulence shaking Peru’s government landscape. Background & Resignation López Aliaga…
Peru is often synonymous with Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail, but venture off the beaten path and you’ll discover spectacular, lesser-known destinations. In 2025, these five gems offer solitude, culture, and natural beauty—without the crowds. Read on for details, facts, visitor tips, and planning guidance. 1. Kuélap- The Fortress…
