Peru is now making big moves to bring in new investment in its mining and energy sectors. The government is talking with Saudi Arabia and U.S. oil company Chevron to work together. These plans could change Peru’s future by helping it use more of its own resources. Let’s see what…
At its meeting on Monday, October 6, 2025, the Peru (Illinois) City Council voted against moving to Phase Two of the proposed municipal swimming pool, effectively halting progress on the project. The motion failed 2–6: Aldermen Rick O’Sadnick and Jason Edgcomb voted yes, while Jeff Ballard, Bob Tieman, Tom Payton,…
Peruvian authorities confirmed the arrest of two adult women after a domestic dispute escalated into alleged criminal threats and illegal weapon possession. Neighbors reported shouting inside a residence, and officers arrived to separate the parties, secure the location, and seize a firearm found at the scene. No fatalities were reported;…
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…
Late in the evening on August 22, 2025, a head-on collision on the Juliaca–Ayaviri stretch in the Puno region claimed one life and left four others badly injured. The collision involved a municipal Serenazgo pickup and a cargo truck near the Puente Ventilla area in Melgar province. Rescue teams responded…
In Lima, at least 30 people were injured and six individuals detained during intense anti-government protests. The unrest was spurred by growing discontent over pension reforms, rampant crime, and public frustration with political institutions. These events mark yet another escalation in Peru’s ongoing social and political crisis. What Unfolded in…
The Slough Bridge in Peru, Illinois is the only road link to the city’s Illinois River boat ramp, so any closure affects anglers, paddlers, emergency access, and weekend traffic. After decades of service, the span shows age-related deterioration (corrosion, paint loss, and section wear). Routine checks have tightened weight and…
Peruvian authorities coordinated an emergency evacuation of about 1,400 tourists from the rail hub serving Machu Picchu after protests and rail blockades cut the only practical access to the citadel. Many travelers were stranded in Aguas Calientes while crews cleared debris and security forces worked to reopen sections of track.…
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.…
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…