Juan William Chávez is not just an artist. He is also an activist, educator, and beekeeper who believes that art can connect people to nature and culture. Living in St. Louis, he has built a special place where plants, creativity, and heritage all grow together. His work has become a…
A peaceful Tuesday morning in Peru, Maine quickly turned into chaos when a sudden fire broke out in a garage and spread into a nearby home. The blaze happened in the early hours before sunrise, waking up neighbors and bringing multiple fire departments rushing to the scene. While the garage…
Peru’s Gen Z has reignited mass demonstrations against President Dina Boluarte, channeling frustration over a new pension law, persistent corruption, and rising organized crime. The flashpoint is a reform that obliges young adults to enroll and contribute to private pension funds even as many face informal, unstable jobs. For students…
Scientists have announced a new marsupial species in northern Peru: Marmosa chachapoya, a small mouse opossum with a striking dark facial “mask.” The animal was documented at high elevation in Río Abiseo National Park (San Martín region), an area famous for steep valleys, montane forest, and rich biodiversity. This finding…
Peru’s Gen Z protesters have mounted back-to-back marches in Lima, confronting riot police over a package of pension reforms, anger at corruption, and fear of organized crime. The latest weekend of demonstrations saw tear gas, rubber rounds, and running battles near government buildings, with at least 19 injuries reported, including…
Peru’s state-owned shipbuilder SIMA (Servicios Industriales de la Marina) is moving to commence construction of a new multirole frigate for the Peruvian Navy by December 2025. The initial production steps will include steel-cutting and module assembly, marking a major step forward in Peru’s plan to modernize its surface fleet and…
Peru police have arrested “Pequeño J”—identified as Tony Janzen Valverde Victoriano (20)—the alleged mastermind behind a triple murder that shocked Argentina after parts of the attack were reportedly live-streamed to a private group. The capture in Pucusana, a coastal district south of Lima, follows coordinated work between Peruvian authorities and…
The fruit trade in Latin America is entering an exciting new phase. On October 28–29, 2025, the city of Lima, Peru will host the first-ever Asia Fruit Logistica Meet Up at the Swissotel. This major event will bring together growers, exporters, importers, and marketers from around the world to discuss…
Free and fair elections are the heart of democracy. To keep them trustworthy, countries need clear rules, modern technology, and transparency. Recently, Peru’s National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE) and Panama’s Electoral Tribunal (TE) held a special knowledge-sharing program. With the help of International IDEA, they exchanged ideas on how…
PAHO Award 2025: In 2025, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) gave a major honor to a doctor from Peru. Dr. July Esther Caballero Peralta, a well-known psychiatrist, received the PAHO Award for Health Services Management and Leadership. This award celebrates her years of dedication to expanding mental health care…