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A very strong El Niño is approaching. Here’s what we can expect

El Niño is a recurring climate event with impacts across the globe. It has three phases: one cold (known as La Niña), one neutral, and one warm (El Niño).

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PHOTO ESSAY: Fear grips Peru as crime surges ahead of presidential runoff on Sunday

Trujillo mourned its dead, killed in crime waves that have targeted this Peruvian city. Small business owners struggle and extortion by gangs is rampant as in many other places across the South American country.

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Fear shadows Peru’s runoff vote as extortion and killings surge nationwide

Peru is grappling with a surge in extortion and violence, especially in areas like Trujillo

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The woman buried with gold, tattoos and weapons may have been a ruler in ancient Peru: A 1,500-year-old mystery buried for centuries

Across the dry coastal landscape of northern Peru, ancient ceremonial centres still emerge from the sand with surprising regularity. Some reveal traces of ordinary lives. Others open a window onto people who appear to have occupied a very different place in society. One burial uncovered at El Brujo, a large…

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In 2006, archaeologists unsealed a Peruvian tomb and found a tattooed woman buried with war clubs and gold crowns, revealing a powerful woman from a lost civilization

Archaeologists unearthed a tattooed woman, the Lady of Cao, in Peru. Her burial revealed she was a powerful Moche leader, not a sacrifice. This discovery rewrites history, showing women held significant political and religious roles. Her elaborate tomb and metalwork demonstrate advanced craftsmanship and deliberate messaging of rank and power.

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Are the Peru Conehead Mummies Aliens? Paranormal Expert Claims Skulls Are Not Human Beings

Recent DNA tests on the Paracas skulls have not confirmed their alien origins, reigniting debates about their extraterrestrial connections.

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Clown Day in Peru, violence in Colombia and other top photos from Latin America and the Caribbean

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Machu Picchu overtourism: A bucket list ‘dream’ is turning into a ‘nightmare’ for visitors

A global heritage foundation has offered to work with Peruvian authorities to improve conditions at Machu Picchu as tourists face overcrowding, long queues and transport problems.

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Global heritage group offers to work with Peru's government on improving conditions at Machu Picchu

A global heritage foundation that works to improve conditions at famous archaeological sites has offered to work with Peruvian authorities on the famed Machu Picchu, where tourists often face hours of lines, overcrowding and unreliable local transportation

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Armando Iannucci signs up to write Paddington 4

The hit Paddington franchise is expanding again with acclaimed comedy writers Armando Iannucci and Simon Blackwell joining the creative team.

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Peruvian nature in focus at Siam Discovery

Connect with and explore nature through photography at "Peru's Natural Reserves: Biodiversity And Landscapes", which is running on the 5th floor of Siam Discovery, Rama I Road, until June 14.

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Chile's Trump-inspired border controls complicate life for migrants

Just after taking office, Chile's new far-right President José Antonio Kast pledged to expel more than 300,000 undocumented migrants. Two months into his presidency, the mass departures that many predicted have not happened. The construction of a border wall with Peru, modelled on US President Donald Trump's wall, does not…

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Peru clowns fill Lima streets for annual Day of Laughter parade

Peru celebrated its annual Clown Day on 25 May as hundreds of performers in red noses and colourful wigs paraded through the historic centre of Lima, turning the Plaza de Armas into a lively stage of music.

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Resurgent political risk derails rallies across emerging markets

Emerging markets are experiencing a fresh wave of political turmoil, impacting Latin America and Eastern Europe. Upcoming presidential elections in Colombia and Peru are causing market sell-offs as left-wing candidates gain traction. Political instability, coupled with rising inflation and interest rates, is leading investors to reduce exposure and express caution.

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Peru's Catholic Church holds a symbolic ceremony in apology for Indigenous land dispossession

The highest Catholic authorities in Peru have held a symbolic reparation ceremony for an Indigenous community affected by land dispossession

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A Designer's Guide to the Coolest Things to See and Do in Lima, Peru

RF Studio's Rafael Freyre shows us the many layers of the city that shaped his exploration of "material, light, and landscape"

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Australian tourist trekking Machu Picchu dies after plunging 400m into ravine

Family says father of three always wanted to travel to Peru and learned Spanish to help with his trip to Machu Picchu

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FED:Australian policeman dies in Machu Picchu hiking fall

An Australian police officer has died in Peru after falling from the Inca Trail near the ancient citadel of Machu Picchu while on holiday.

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Australian policeman dies in Machu Picchu hiking fall

An Australian police officer has died in Peru after falling from the Inca Trail near the ancient citadel of Machu Picchu while on holiday.

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Auna Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Auna (NYSE:AUNA) reported stronger first-quarter revenue and cash flow across its regional healthcare platform, while adjusted EBITDA declined as the company absorbed revenue adjustments in Peru and higher payroll costs in Mexico and Colombia. Executive Chairman and President Jesús Zamora said the

Latin Times

Fourth Time's a Charm? Keiko Fujimori in Another Razor-Thin Presidential Runoff; This Time Against Roberto Sánchez

Peru will return to voting stations on June 7, 2026 for the decisive presidential runoff that will pit conservative veteran Keiko Fujimori against left‑wing challenger Roberto Sánchez, in a contest that could redefine the country's economic model, its relationship with the United States, and the lives of hundreds of thousands…

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Matthew McConaughey reveals he exiled himself to Peru when fame got too much: “It reaffirmed my identity’

Actor lived a new life as ‘Mateo’ alongside natives who were unaware of his stardom

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Logistic Properties of the Americas Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Logistic Properties of the Americas (NYSEAMERICAN:LPA) reported a strong start to 2026, with management pointing to higher rents, full occupancy and expanding operations in Mexico as key drivers of first-quarter performance. On the company’s first-quarter earnings call, Chief Executive Officer Este

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Credicorp Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Credicorp (NYSE:BAP) reported a strong first quarter of 2026, with management citing record-high net income, robust loan growth, improved asset quality and expanding contributions from digital initiatives as key drivers of performance. Chief Executive Officer Gianfranco Ferrari said the company del

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Scientists used AI and high-tech scans in Peru’s Nazca Desert; the result was 303 hidden geoglyphs

Researchers have now used artificial intelligence to overcome the challenges faced by traditional human survey methods. The team from Yamagata University and IBM Research employed deep-learning models to analyse large areas of the Nazca Pampa, a job that would have required decades using conventional aerial observation techniques.

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