On October 8, 2025, during a nighttime concert at the Círculo Militar de Chorrillos venue in Lima, Peru, gunmen stormed a performance by the renowned cumbia group Agua Marina. The assault occurred from behind the stage, causing panic among fans and crew. Multiple shots rang out, forcing performers to scramble…
On 11 July 2025, the Ministry of Cultures, Arts and Heritage of Chile officially returned 19 archaeological objects to the Republic of Peru in a solemn restitution ceremony held at the National Historical Museum (Museo Histórico Nacional) in Santiago. This historic act marks a powerful milestone in regional cooperation for…
On September 3, 2025, a Peruvian court handed former President Alejandro Toledo a new sentence of 13 years and four months in prison for money laundering, marking his second major conviction tied to the sprawling Odebrecht corruption scandal. This verdict intensifies Peru’s ongoing reckoning with political graft and adds to…
One of the most powerful images showed riot police standing before flaming barricades clutching shields, as protesters advanced through Lima’s urban arteries. The protests—primarily led by youth—demand sweeping political reform, accountability, and social justice. Confrontations escalated after repeated clashes between demonstrators and security forces, signaling that tensions remain deeply unsettled.…
Latin America always offers powerful imagery that captures politics, culture, and science in a snapshot. In this week’s curated gallery, three standout scenes dominate attention: police clashing with protesters in Lima, Peru, a young soccer fan posing proudly at the start of the FIFA U-20 World Cup, and researchers examining…