Six months in a rowboat in the South Pacific Ocean might sound like a nightmare. But for British adventurers Jess Rowe, 28, and Miriam Payne, 25, the blistered hands, salt-crusted skin, and sleepless nights are all part of a once-in-a-lifetime expedition. Their destination? Cairns, Australia—where the finish line now looms.…
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…
Clashes between anti-government protesters—mostly from Generation Z—and riot police in Lima, Peru escalated dramatically on the night of 15 October 2025, leaving one man dead and over a hundred people wounded, including many police officers. The unrest comes mere days after José Jerí was sworn in as interim president following…
Peru has been trapped in a cycle of political chaos—and the first days of President José Jerí’s rule have only deepened that crisis. Within days of Congress removing Dina Boluarte and elevating Jerí (aged 38) to the presidency, mass protests erupted across Lima and other cities. The violent clashes left…
Peru’s capital city, Lima, witnessed a violent outbreak of protests this week, leaving 55 police officers and 20 civilians injured. The unrest began when thousands of citizens took to the streets demanding reforms, justice, and an end to corruption. What started as a peaceful demonstration soon turned into one of…
Who is Jose Jeri, the young man now leading Peru? At 38, he has stepped into the country’s highest office during great turmoil. With crime, protests, and distrust everywhere, Jeri faces a huge test. In this article, I explain his story, what he inherits, and what lies ahead in a…
In a major political shake-up, Peru’s President Dina Boluarte has been removed from office after months of scandals, corruption claims, and growing anger from the public. The late-night vote by Peru’s Congress ended her troubled time as president, marking another chapter in the country’s long history of political chaos. Why…
Late on October 9–10, 2025 (Lima time), Peru’s Congress voted overwhelmingly to admit multiple impeachment motions against President Dina Boluarte, formally enabling a debate and potential removal process. This development follows a shocking mass shooting at a Lima concert, which ignited widespread outrage over Peru’s longstanding crime and extortion crisis.…
Peru’s capital, Lima, saw violent anti-government protests over the weekend as hundreds of citizens, mostly young people, clashed with the police. The protest was part of growing anger over corruption, organized crime, and a new pension reform law that many believe is unfair to workers. Police fired tear gas, while…