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…
When a new president takes charge, people hope for peace, change, and security. But in Peru, things have taken a chaotic turn. Within days of coming to power, President José Jeri is facing massive protests across the country. One person has died, dozens are wounded, and the nation is tense.…
In a dramatic escalation of political unrest, Peru’s government announced a state of emergency in Lima in response to mounting violence tied to mass protests. The turmoil follows a wave of demonstrations that left hundreds injured and one person shot dead near the capital’s Congress. The move to impose emergency…
Peru’s capital, Lima, has spiraled into violent unrest as thousands of Gen Z protesters, unions and civil society groups confront police and demand accountability from the newly formed government. The demonstrations erupted a few days after the removal of President Dina Boluarte and the inauguration of José Jerí as interim…
Peru is in the throes of a political and security crisis. The removal of President Dina Boluarte has ushered in a new administration under José Jerí, who faces the dual challenge of restoring political stability and combating a surge of violence across the country. This change marks Peru’s seventh president…
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…
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 protesters have mounted back-to-back marches in Lima, confronting riot police over a package of pension reforms, anger at corruption, and fear of organized crime. The latest weekend of demonstrations saw tear gas, rubber rounds, and running battles near government buildings, with at least 19 injuries reported, including…
