Ecuador’s political situation turned tense this week when President Daniel Noboa’s convoy was attacked by protesters. The violent incident has created new worries among investors, leading to a fall in the country’s dollar bonds. The attack happened just weeks after Noboa’s government decided to end a long-standing diesel subsidy, a…
Far from the United States, in Lima, Peru, something strange and powerful happened. A memorial was held for Charlie Kirk, an American political activist many people in Peru didn’t really know. But political forces used that event as a tool. This is a story about how politics, influence, and identity…
Tari Smoky Heat Hot Sauce: Florida, NY, October 8, 2025: A little bottle from Peru is making big waves in the U.S. Tari Smoky Heat Hot Sauce has officially been named one of the winners in The Kitchn’s 2025 Grocery Essentials Awards, an annual celebration of the best grocery items…
Gold has always been a symbol of wealth and beauty. But behind its shine, there’s a dark side—mercury pollution. In Peru, this growing problem is now putting rivers, wildlife, and local communities at serious risk. A Catholic bishop has raised concerns that the rising demand for gold is destroying both…
A dramatic scandal has shaken the Catholic Church in Peru. Bishop Ciro Quispe López, aged 51, has resigned from his position in the Prelature of Juli after being accused of maintaining 17 secret relationships, one of which is alleged to be with a nun. Reports say those involved discovered one…
Peru is moving assertively to revitalize its mining and energy industries, pursuing major investments from Saudi Arabia and the United States, particularly through partnerships with oil giant Chevron. This new strategy forms part of the government’s long-term plan to reignite economic growth after years of declining investment caused by political…
Peru has taken a strategically bold step by establishing a legal presence in Ecuador to accelerate and secure crude oil purchases. Through this structural move, Petroperú gains direct access to local tender processes and smoother contracting mechanisms—especially for the key Oriente and Napo grades destined for the Talara Refinery. The…
Deep in Peru’s Andes, a quiet revolution is underway. Traditional practices of burning crop residues are giving way to mulching, and farmers are reaping a bounty never seen before. With improved soil moisture, reduced weed pressure, and higher potato yields, mulching is reshaping the agricultural landscape—turning ashes into abundant harvests.…
Peru’s energy landscape is evolving fast—and its power transmission operator is riding the wave. In a bold pivot, ATN (a transmission concessionaire), controlled by Atlantica Perú, is entering the non-conventional renewable energy sector. Its new 100 MW Montalvo solar project in the Moquegua region signals a significant strategic shift—from mere…
The rise of the Wari civilization (c. A.D. 600–1000) in the central Andes has long fascinated archaeologists. Known for spectacular tombs, administrative cities, and far-flung influence, the Wari remain a puzzle in how they consolidated power. A provocative new hypothesis suggests that psychedelic beer—beer laced with hallucinogenic agents—may have been…