Peru’s chicha, a psychedelic offshoot of cumbia, is surging again—and this time with even more vigor. What once played in Lima’s shantytowns is now resonating in clubs, festivals, and streaming playlists around the world. In 2025, electric guitars, vibrant combo organs, and jungle-Andean melodies power a modern reinvention. The arte…
Dina Boluarte: Peru has once again seen a big political shake-up. Lawmakers voted to remove President Dina Boluarte from office after growing public anger over rising crime, corruption, and protests. This decision ends Boluarte’s troubled time as president, which began in late 2022. Many Peruvians are hoping this change will…
In a major political shake-up, Peru’s President Dina Boluarte has been removed from office after months of scandals, corruption claims, and growing anger from the public. The late-night vote by Peru’s Congress ended her troubled time as president, marking another chapter in the country’s long history of political chaos. Why…
Peru has seen dramatic political shifts. In a surprising turn, the country now has its seventh president in less than 10 years. Congress overnight removed President Dina Boluarte, and José Jerí, a 38-year-old lawyer with little political experience, stepped in. This change has shaken Peru and raised many questions —…
Peruvian and Colombian authorities have delivered a major breakthrough in the fight against criminal violence in the gold mining frontier. Miguel Antonio Rodríguez Díaz, alias “Cuchillo” (Knife), has been arrested in Medellín, Colombia, and is believed to be the main suspect in the kidnapping and murder of 13 miners in…
In a major step toward reinforcing regional cooperation and diplomatic trust, the Foreign Affairs Ministers of Ecuador and Peru held a bilateral meeting in Quito aimed at deepening political, economic, and security collaboration. The dialogue marked an important milestone in the lead-up to the 17th Peru–Ecuador Binational Cabinet, which will…
Peruvian and Colombian authorities have delivered a major breakthrough in the fight against criminal violence in the gold mining frontier. Miguel Antonio Rodríguez Díaz, alias “Cuchillo” (Knife), has been arrested in Medellín, Colombia, and is believed to be the main suspect in the kidnapping and murder of 13 miners in…
In a shocking attack that has rattled Peru’s music world, gunmen opened fire behind the stage, wounding multiple members of the beloved cumbia band Agua Marina. The incident unfolded during a concert in Chorrillos, Lima, inside a military venue, and the assailants fled on a motorcycle, authorities say. Speculation is…
In a gesture of cultural diplomacy steeped in historical justice, Chile has repatriated 19 archaeological artifacts to Peru, returning them during a formal ceremony at Chile’s National Historical Museum. These pre-Columbian pieces—ranging from ceramics and textiles to fragments woven from camelid fiber and cotton—trace their origins to ancient Andean civilizations…
In its October meeting, Peru’s central bank opted to keep its benchmark interest rate at 4.25%, the lowest level seen in three years. This decision comes amid muted inflation and a mounting political storm that threatens to unsettle markets, investment, and economic momentum. In this article, we explore the reasoning…
