Peruvian and Colombian authorities have delivered a major breakthrough in the fight against criminal violence in the gold mining frontier. Miguel Antonio Rodríguez Díaz, alias “Cuchillo” (Knife), has been arrested in Medellín, Colombia, and is believed to be the main suspect in the kidnapping and murder of 13 miners in…
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…
In a stunning escalation of Peru’s ongoing political turmoil, the Peruvian Congress has moved rapidly to fast-track impeachment proceedings against President Dina Boluarte. The decision comes amid mounting public anger, surging crime rates, and allegations of corruption that have deeply eroded confidence in her leadership. With the nation on edge,…
Anger and grief struck Lima’s transport sector after the murder of Daniel José Cedeño Alfonso, a bus driver from Lipetsa (Los Triángulos), in San Juan de Miraflores. Assailants on a motorcycle reportedly shot him while he was at work. In protest, transport unions have ordered a 24-hour “engine shutdown” on…
