A massive fire erupted in the San Juan de Miraflores district of Lima, Peru, on the evening of October 11, 2025, leaving behind widespread destruction and hundreds of displaced families. Drone footage captured the terrifying scale of the blaze as it tore through densely packed hillside homes made of wood,…
Peru has slipped into political chaos after the country’s Congress removed President Dina Boluarte on October 10, 2025. In a dramatic and unanimous vote, lawmakers cited moral incapacity, systemic security failures, and corruption as grounds for dismissal. The upheaval has installed José Jerí as interim president and stirred urgent questions…
Peru is embarking on one of the most ambitious port infrastructure expansions in Latin America with the Matarani port expansion project. Backed by BlackRock and local partners, this effort seeks to elevate Peru’s place in the global copper export trade—especially as rivalry between the United States and China intensifies over…
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…
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…
