Six months in a rowboat in the South Pacific Ocean might sound like a nightmare. But for British adventurers Jess Rowe, 28, and Miriam Payne, 25, the blistered hands, salt-crusted skin, and sleepless nights are all part of a once-in-a-lifetime expedition. Their destination? Cairns, Australia—where the finish line now looms.…
When people protest, they do it because they want their voices heard. But in Peru, a recent protest ended in tragedy, showing once again how fragile peace can be when authorities use too much force. The death of a young man, injuries to many others, and attacks on journalists have…
Spain’s Queen Letizia has once again captured attention with her elegance and dedication to global causes. While King Felipe VI was busy attending an international event in Peru, Queen Letizia took a solo trip to Italy to represent Spain on the world stage. Her visit to Rome was not just…
Have you noticed how smartphones are changing the way we do everyday things, like shopping or chatting? In Peru, they’re also changing how people manage money. Over just two years, the number of Peruvians using the internet on their phones for banking has tripled. That is a huge shift. In…
Peru is moving ahead with a big public–private partnership (PPP) to build or upgrade a port that costs about US $181 million, even though the country is going through political instability. This project shows how Peru wants to keep growing economically, despite the challenges at the top. In this article,…
Peru has descended into political chaos after Congress voted to remove President Dina Boluarte on grounds of “permanent moral incapacity.” In a dramatic overnight session on October 10, 2025, lawmakers approved the motion overwhelmingly, and José Jerí, then President of Congress, was sworn in as interim president. As of now,…
After months of protests, Peru has finally ended the jumbo flying squid crisis. The government and artisanal fishermen reached a new agreement that protects both the species and thousands of fishing families. The decision comes after long talks, scientific research, and nationwide tension in Peru’s fishing industry. The Background The…
Life in Bolivia has become increasingly difficult. The nation is struggling with a deep economic crisis, shortages of essential goods, and political uncertainty ahead of elections. With basic food items disappearing from store shelves and prices rising daily, many Bolivians are now crossing the border into Peru to make ends…
Peru is in the throes of a deepening political crisis as Congress on October 10, 2025 impeached and removed President Dina Boluarte, citing “permanent moral incapacity.” In a rare unanimous vote of 124–0, the nation’s legislature ousted her as protests, violence, and corruption scandals swelled. She is replaced by José…
The Russian government has spoken about the recent leadership change in Peru, calling it an internal matter that should be handled by the Peruvian people themselves. Russia also expressed support and good wishes for Jose Jeri, Peru’s new president, hoping he can lead the nation through its current challenges and…