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‘We waited greedily for his novels’: Mario Vargas Llosa, a revolutionary of Spanish-language fiction

His breakthrough book was deemed too inflammatory to be taught in my school, and was burned by authorities, but this Peruvian firebrand would reveal himself to be a man of contradictions

The Guardian - UK

Hundreds of Catholics in Peru and Guatemala mark Palm Sunday

Peru's Catholics celebrated Palm Sunday with a procession that commemorates the Christian belief of the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem.

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Mario Vargas Llosa obituary

Peruvian novelist, essayist and aspiring politician who was awarded the Nobel prize for literature in 2010

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Farewell to Mario Vargas Llosa, the end of an era for Latin America’s literary luminaries

The death of Peruvian author Mario Vargas Llosa (Arequipa, 1936 - Lima, 2025) marks the end of a Golden Age of Latin American literature. Just as there will not be another generation in Spain like that of Cervantes, Lope de Vega, Calderón de la Barca, Tirso de Molina, Góngora and…

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Nobel prize-winning author Mario Vargas Llosa dies aged 89

Peruvian authorities on Monday declared a day of mourning with flags to fly at half mast on government buildings following the death of the Nobel literature laureate Mario Vargas Llosa.

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Nobel Literature Prize Winner Mario Vargas Llosa Dies In Peru

Nobel literature laureate Mario Vargas Llosa died Sunday at the age of 89 in the Peruvian capital, his family announced on the social network X. Vargas Llosa's passing marks the close of the era of Latin America's literary golden generation, of which he was the last living member.

International Business Times

Vargas Llosa, Last Of Latin America's Literary Golden Generation

Nobel laureate Mario Vargas Llosa was the last survivor of a golden generation of Latin American literary giants, his writing exploring universal themes often set outside his native Peru.

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Mario Vargas Llosa, giant of Latin American literature, dies aged 89

Nobel laureate, a star of the international boom in Latin American literature, also once ran for president in Peru

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Mario Vargas Llosa death: Peruvian Nobel literature laureate dies aged 89

Nobel literature laureate and giant of Latin American letters for many decades

The Independent UK

Peru’s ancient irrigation systems succeeded in turning deserts into farms because of the culture − without it, the systems failed

Seeing the north coast of Peru for the first time, you would be hard-pressed to believe it’s one of the driest deserts in the world.

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Netflix just added one of my favourite family movies fresh from the cinema — and it's perfect timing for Easter

Netflix has added a feel-good family movie just in time for the school holidays.

WhatToWatch

Peru is losing its battle against organised crime

The president of Peru, Dina Boluarte, declared a state of emergency in the capital city, Lima, on March 18. The decree, which came amid a wave of violence, gives the police and military full control of the security situation there for a period of 30 days.

The Conversation

Peruvian Schoolkids Living In Fear Of Extortion Gangs

First they came for shop owners and bus drivers, ordering them to pay protection money on pain of death.

International Business Times

Paddington in Peru to G20: the seven best films to watch on TV this week

The marmalade-loving bear returns to his homeland to hunt for his missing aunt, and Viola Davis turns action hero – and has to single-handedly save the free world

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‘We got bored of real life’ – UK women ready for pioneering row across Pacific

Miriam Payne and Jess Rowe will aim to row from Peru to Australia.

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How to watch Venezuela vs Peru: Live streams for crucial World Cup qualifier

Both sides desperately need a win in Conmebol qualifying for World Cup 2026 – here's how to watch Venezuela vs Peru online, on TV, from anywhere today.

Latin Times

Trump Supporter Might Leave US After Wife Detained By ICE While Returning From Honeymoon: 'Difficult to Stay Positive'

A Trump supporter is considering moving to Peru after ICE detained his wife, an undocumented immigrant, while they were returning from their honeymoon.

The Guardian - UK

Stop-and-search, fire ants and stinging nettles: doling out justice to illegal miners in Peru’s Amazon

As gold prices soar and with little help from the national government, the Indigenous Wampis are taking action to stop their land from being polluted and plundered

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US Man Still Backs Trump—Even After ICE Detains His Peruvian Wife For Overstaying Her Visa

A Trump supporter says he does not regret voting for Trump even as his Peruvian wife sits in a detention centre for overstaying her visa.

The Independent UK

UK government issues travel warning for Peru after country declares state of emergency

Updated travel advice for South American nation comes amid surge in violence

The Guardian - UK

Farmer’s house in danger from climate change, court told in RWE case

German coal giant is one of world’s biggest polluters and should contribute to flood defences, says farmer in Peru

Evening Standard

'Reckless' arsonists spared jail after stealing car and torching it under Gatwick monorail

Instead of flying to Peru for charity work, the duo went on a drunken rampage near the airport

The Independent UK

Troops on the streets of Lima as Peru's government calls state of emergency to tackle crime wave

The residents of Lima were told to expect added security on their journeys into work after Peru's government declared a state of emergency in the capital city to tackle a crimewave and increasing violence

Euronews

Peru declares state of emergency after killing of popular singer

Paul Flores was shot dead in Lima on Sunday morning amid a recent surge in violence.

The Independent UK

South American country declares state of emergency amid crime wave

Peru's president has ordered the deployment of soldiers to help address a surge in violence a day after the killing of popular singer Paul Flores

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