Peru

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Peru, officially the Republic of Peru, is a country in western South America. It is bordered in the north by Ecuador and Colombia, in the east by Brazil, in the southeast by Bolivia, in the south by Chile, and in the south and west by the Pacific Ocean. Peru is a megadiverse country, with habitats ranging from the arid plains of the Pacific coastal region in the west, to the peaks of the Andes mountains extending from the north to the southeast of the country, to the tropical Amazon basin rainforest in the east with the Amazon River. Peru has a population of over 32 million, and its capital and largest city is Lima. At 1,285,216 km² (496,225 sq mi), Peru is the 19th largest country in the world, and the third largest in South America.

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State of emegency declared as Nazca hit by severe flooding and landslides State of emegency declared as Nazca hit by severe flooding and landslides Severe flooding and landslides hit rural Peru, destroying homes and farmland in Nazca. A state of emergency was declared in.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 23 hours ago

Illegal internet access at high security prison in Peru Peruvian authorities have discovered two antennas near the Challapalca prison that allow prisoners to access the internet illegally. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 2 weeks ago

Massive waves pound Peruvian coast Unusually large waves hit the coasts of Peru, Ecuador and Chile, causing considerable damage and loss of life. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on December 30, 2024

Large waves kill three people and close ports in Ecuador, Chile and Peru Fishing boats capsized along the Peruvian coastline as waves were reported to be as high as four metres. Dozens of ports also had to be closed. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:22Published on December 30, 2024

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'Blob-headed' fish and semi-aquatic mouse among 27 newly discovered species A "blob-headed" fish and a semi-aquatic mouse are among 27 newly discovered species found in a remote region of the Amazon rainforest in Peru. Sky News - Published on December 20, 2024
Peruvian Soccer Player Dead After Being Struck By Lightning A freak accident claimed the life of a 39-year-old soccer player in Peru ... when the man was tragically struck by a bolt of lightning, killing him as he was walking off the pitch. Several others,.. TMZ.com - Published on November 4, 2024
Peru's divisive former president dies Peru's former president Alberto Fujimori - who was convicted of human rights abuses and corruption - has died of cancer aged 86. Sky News - Published on September 12, 2024

Two loggers killed by bow and arrow after 'encroaching land of uncontacted tribe' Two loggers have been killed by bow and arrow after allegedly encroaching the land of the uncontacted Mashco Piro indigenous tribe deep in Peru's Amazon. Sky News - Published on September 4, 2024
U20 World Athletics Championships Action from the championships in Peru. BBC Sport - Published on August 31, 2024
Mummified Body of American Climber Found 22 Years After Peru Avalanche The remains of an American climber missing for 22 years have been found on the Peru mountain where he was buried by an avalanche. Police in Peru say they found U.S. mountaineer William Stampfl's.. TMZ.com - Published on July 10, 2024
'Drag Race' Star Blasts Peru's Bill Categorizing Trans People As 'Mentally Ill' Transgender model Carmen Carrera is speaking out against Peru's new bill that officially classifies transgender, nonbinary, and intersex people as "mentally ill." Carmen -- who is of Puerto.. TMZ.com - Published on May 24, 2024

Peru Legally Classifies Transgender, Nonbinary People as Mentally Ill The government in Peru has officially changed its laws to legally classify transgender, nonbinary and intersex people as mentally ill ... and, advocacy groups are pissed. Peru's President Dina Boluarte.. TMZ.com - Published on May 15, 2024
Peru Says World's Oldest Man is Local Farmer at 124, Not UK Man at 111 Peru says they've got a 124-year-old dude who's the real oldest guy in the world, and not the 111-year-old British guy who recently nabbed the Guinness World Records title. The Peruvian government.. TMZ.com - Published on April 11, 2024
Peruvian president's home raided by government agents over Rolex watches The home of Peru's president has been broken into by government agents investigating her over luxury watches. Sky News - Published on March 30, 2024	Boulders Crush Cars in Horrific Peruvian Rockslide Caught on Camera An absolutely horrific natural disaster went down in South America this weekend that saw two vehicles get completely crushed in a rockslide ... which, somehow, didn't claim any lives. Two drivers in.. TMZ.com - Published on March 4, 2024
Cop Dresses as Valentine's Day Teddy Bear for Drug Bust in Peru A cop in Peru got creative this week to lure out a suspected drug dealer -- and it seems their holiday-themed scheme worked to a T ... teddy bear costumes usually do the trick, right? Check out this.. TMZ.com - Published on February 14, 2024	Peru to dramatically increase number of tourists allowed to visit Machu Picchu each day Peru has unveiled plans to dramatically increase the number of people allowed to visit Machu Picchu every day. Sky News - Published on December 3, 2023
British TikTok star jailed after trying to smuggle cocaine out of Peru A British Tiktok star has been jailed for more than six years after being caught trying to smuggle cocaine into the UK. Sky News - Published on October 25, 2023	Messi sinks Peru and Neymar leaves pitch in tears Lionel Messi becomes the all-time top scorer in South American World Cup qualifying as Argentina beat Peru, while Brazil's Neymar is carried off on a stretcher against Uruguay. BBC Sport - Published on October 18, 2023
Dylan Mulvaney Back In U.S. After Trip to Peru To 'Feel Safe' After Bud Light Drama Dylan Mulvaney is back on U.S. soil after leaving for Peru "to feel safe" from all the Bud Light backlash ... posing for pics with all worries seemingly behind her at an L.A. film festival. The.. TMZ.com - Published on July 14, 2023	3,000-year-old mummy found in Peru A mummy approximately 3,000 years old has been found in Lima, Peruvian archaeologists have said. Sky News - Published on June 15, 2023
Djokovic beats Nadal record to reach Paris quarters Novak Djokovic ruthlessly swats aside Peru's Juan Pablo Varillas to reach a record 17th French Open men's singles quarter-final. BBC Sport - Published on June 4, 2023	Suspect in unsolved student disappearance set to be 'extradited to US on Tuesday' The main suspect in the unsolved disappearance of American student Natalee Holloway in 2005 has been transferred to a prison near Peru's capital ahead of his pending extradition to the United States. Sky News - Published on June 4, 2023
Convicted killer faces extradition over unsolved disappearance of teenager Peru will allow the extradition to the US of the main suspect in the unsolved disappearance of student Natalee Holloway on the Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba in 2005. Sky News - Published on May 11, 2023	Gold mine fire in Peru kills 27 people At least 27 people have died following a fire in a gold mine in Peru - the deadliest mining accident in the country for decades. Sky News - Published on May 7, 2023
'My spiritual girlfriend': Mummy discovered in delivery driver's bag A mummy was found in a man's cooler bag in Peru when police stopped and searched him for drinking alcohol at a cultural site. Sky News - Published on March 1, 2023	Peru closes Machu Picchu amid violent anti-government protests Peruvian authorities have closed the iconic tourist attraction Machu Picchu amid ongoing protests that have left dozens of people dead since they began a month ago. Sky News - Published on January 21, 2023
'Spilled blood will never be forgotten': Violent clashes between protesters and police in Peru Thousands of protesters have clashed with police in Peru as violent demonstrations hit the country's capital for the second day in a row. Sky News - Published on January 21, 2023	Rocks thrown as thousands of protesters march in Peru calling for president to step down Thousands of protesters descended on Peru's capital and clashed with police as they demanded President Dina Boluarte leave office. Sky News - Published on January 20, 2023
At least 17 killed in Peru as anti-government protests escalate near airport At least 17 people have been killed in anti-government clashes between protesters and police in southern Peru, according to officials. Sky News - Published on January 10, 2023	Tourist family describe running down streets in Peru to stay safe amid anti-government protests A family of tourists stranded in the Peruvian city of Cusco amid anti-government protests have described "people walking around with baseball bats and breaking down doors". Sky News - Published on December 17, 2022
Protests in Peru leave 'thousands of tourists stranded' in gateway city to Machu Picchu Thousands of tourists have reportedly been left stranded in the Peruvian city of Cusco along with hundreds of others in the area around the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu because of anti-government.. Sky News - Published on December 16, 2022	Peru declares state of emergency after protests leave at least eight dead A 30-day state of emergency has been declared in Peru after the country's president was impeached and a week of protests left at least eight dead. Sky News - Published on December 15, 2022
Police arrest president of Peru after Congress votes to remove him from power Police in Peru have arrested the country's president, Pedro Castillo, after Congress voted to remove him from power. Sky News - Published on December 7, 2022