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Illegal gold mining surges into new parts of Peru’s Amazon, threatening rivers and lives

Illegal gold mining is spreading into new parts of Peru’s Amazon, and experts say it is driving a growing environmental and health crisis

The Independent UK

Why are homegrown apples in the UK more expensive than imported bananas?

From flooding in Peru to the fight for fair wages, a lot more goes into the price of fruit than what supermarkets charge consumers for

The Guardian - UK

I Didn’t Have Paddington Presenting A Trophy At An Awards Show On My Bingo Card (But I Love It)

This may be the cutest moment from awards season thus far.

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Leftist who defended child marriage elected as Peru’s interim president

José María Balcázar, who argued ban should be limited to under-14s, replaces José Jerí who was voted out after a scandal

The Guardian - UK

The biggest trees in the Peruvian Amazon store the most carbon — and they also face the greatest threat from humans

The Amazon's biggest trees store disproportionately more carbon than smaller trees do, new study finds. But in the Peruvian Amazon, large trees are currently prioritized for harvest.

LiveScience

Peru’s president ousted in ‘express impeachment’ after just four months

Interim president José Jerí voted out by country’s congress amid scandal concerning secretive meetings

The Guardian - UK

In blunt warning, the US says Peru could lose its sovereignty to China

The Trump administration has expressed concern to Peru that China is solidifying control over critical parts of the South American nation’s infrastructure

The Independent UK

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How bird poo fuelled the rise of Peru’s powerful Chincha Kingdom

In 1532, in the city of Cajamarca, Peru, Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro and a group of Europeans took the Inca ruler Atahualpa hostage, setting the stage for the fall of the Inca Empire.

The Conversation

CT scans reveal the last moments of Inca children sacrificed as 'messengers to the gods'

New CT scans reveal the last moments of the Inca children who were sacrificed and mummified about 500 years ago.

LiveScience

This country in South America sits quietly as the world’s most freshwater-rich country

If you ask people in dry regions what they value most, water usually comes first. It is basic and expensive at the same time. Yet scarcity is no longer limited to deserts. Population growth, old pipes and uneven access are reshaping how water is experienced in cities across the world.…

The Times of India

Peru: So enticing, yet so hard to reach in a reasonable time

Plane Talk: South America has many rewards, but getting there can be gruelling

The Independent UK

Pope gets invitation to visit Peru during a Vatican garden party, then stays for lunch

Peru’s ambassador to the Holy See has publicly invited Pope Leo XIV to visit

The Independent UK

How Lionel Messi Made Opponent Cry in Inter Miami Preseason Game

The Herons kicked off 2026 with a lopsided defeat in Peru.

Sports Illustrated

Half the oxygen, no running water: Inside the world’s highest town where 50,000 people still live

La Rinconada is a unique gold mining village high in the eastern Andes, on the edge of human endurance. It is acknowledged as the world's highest permanent community at an elevation of almost 5,000 meters above sea level. Here, almost 50,000 individuals lack access to basic amenities including sewage systems,…

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Peru’s interim president embroiled in scandal over secret meetings with Chinese businessmen

Opposition lawmakers say they will seek to impeach José Jerí over undisclosed meetings in Lima’s Chinatown

The Independent UK

Peru's interim president faces calls for removal over unregistered meetings with Chinese businessmen

Peru's interim President José Jerí is facing scrutiny for unregistered meetings with two Chinese business owners

The Independent UK

Catholicism sees steep decline in Latin America, with more people identifying as religiously unaffiliated

The study encompassed adults in six of the region's most populous countries: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru

The Independent UK

Five face trial in Peru in rare prosecution over the killing of an Amazon defender

Five men are set to stand trial in Peru over the 2023 killing of an Indigenous Amazon defender

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Andean artist Antonio Paucar wins Artes Mundi prize in Wales

Artist and beekeeper who highlights eco crisis plans to spend £40,000 award on building cultural centre in Peru

Golf Monthly

Open, Masters And US Open Spots Available At Latin America Amateur Championship

The Latin America Amateur Championship gets underway tomorrow at Lima Golf Club in Peru. We give you the full tournament lowdown.

Euronews

Why Latin American markets are leading global returns in 2026

Latin American markets such as Chile, Peru, and Argentina are leading global returns in recent months, driven by rising commodity prices, a weaker dollar, political catalysts, and reform momentum.

The Independent UK

Millions of Venezuelans scattered across Latin America cautiously watch what comes next

Many of the 8 million Venezuelans scattered across the Americas received the news of their president's capture with caution

Evening Standard

Why an Amazon river cruise should be on your bucket list

Aboard a small ship in Peru, Angelina Villa-Clarke discovers a kaleidoscope of wildlife (and the perfect pisco sour)

Euronews

Peruvian shamans’ first 2026 prediction comes true with Nicolás Maduro's fall

While Trump’s operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro shocked the world, it was foretold just days earlier in Peru...

Euronews

Venezuelan migrants in Peru sell T shirts of captured President Maduro

Peruvian street sellers Kely Peraza and Jeanelys Torres use AI to create T-shirts depicting President Maduro, helping Venezuelan migrants stay connected to home.

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