A burst of gunfire at a packed cumbia concert in Lima has supercharged Peru’s political turmoil, thrusting President Dina Boluarte to the brink. The attack—during an Agua Marina show at the Círculo Militar de Chorrillos on October 8, 2025—left at least five people wounded, including several musicians. Police reportedly recovered…
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,…
Gold has always been a symbol of wealth and beauty. But behind its shine, there’s a dark side—mercury pollution. In Peru, this growing problem is now putting rivers, wildlife, and local communities at serious risk. A Catholic bishop has raised concerns that the rising demand for gold is destroying both…
Peru has taken a strategically bold step by establishing a legal presence in Ecuador to accelerate and secure crude oil purchases. Through this structural move, Petroperú gains direct access to local tender processes and smoother contracting mechanisms—especially for the key Oriente and Napo grades destined for the Talara Refinery. The…
A new road proposal in Peru’s Amazon — the Yurimaguas–Balsapuerto–Moyobamba highway — has raised grave concerns among the Indigenous Shawi people. The planned route, which would slice through vital Shawi lands, is viewed not as a pathway to connectivity but as a gateway to environmental degradation, land grabbing, illicit coca…
The Amazon rainforest has done it again! Scientists have found a new poison dart frog species in Peru’s Amazon, adding one more name to the long list of amazing animals that live there. This new frog, called Ranitomeya hwata, is tiny, colourful, and full of surprises. Discovery in the Jungle…
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…
In Peru’s Amazon, the race for gold is creating a serious mercury poisoning crisis. As gold prices reach record highs, more people are digging illegally for it. But the cost is huge — poisoned rivers, sick fish, and communities facing slow, invisible damage. A Catholic bishop in Peru’s Amazon, Miguel…
On 11 July 2025, the Ministry of Cultures, Arts and Heritage of Chile officially returned 19 archaeological objects to the Republic of Peru in a solemn restitution ceremony held at the National Historical Museum (Museo Histórico Nacional) in Santiago. This historic act marks a powerful milestone in regional cooperation for…
In October 2025, the three nations’ principal LPG industry bodies—Agremgas (Colombia), Amexgas (Mexico), and the Peruvian Society of LP Gas (SPLG)—signed a two-year collaboration framework. The alliance is built to: A key element is the formation of a shared business platform, through which the three associations will coordinate negotiations with…