Peru arrests an Iranian man accused of planning an attack on an Israeli citizen

LIMA, Peru — Police in Peru on Friday announced the arrest of an Iranian citizen who was purportedly a member of the Iranian Quds Force and had allegedly planned to kill an Israeli citizen in the South American country. Gen. Óscar Arriola, Peru’s police chief, said in a press conference that Majid Azizi, 56, was … Read more

Peru Prime Minister Alberto Otarola Resigns Amid Corruption Allegation

March 5, 2024 10:15 PM EST Peruvian Prime Minister Alberto Otarola resigned his post Tuesday while defending himself against corruption allegations, depriving President Dina Boluarte of a key political ally. Panorama TV reported over the weekend that Otarola had a romantic relationship with a woman who obtained a government job. The TV program played an … Read more

Dengue cases in Peru are surging, fueled by mosquitoes and high temperatures brought by El Niño

PIURA, Peru — Residents of Pedregal Grande, a poor neighborhood in the Peruvian city of Piura, receive water for only 30 minutes a day because of shortages, forcing them to collect it in plastic tanks that have become breeding grounds for mosquitoes. Scorching temperatures and a lack of air conditioning force people out of their … Read more

Peru Declares Health Emergency as Dengue Cases Soar

LIMA, Peru — Peru declared a health emergency in most of its provinces on Monday due to a growing number of dengue cases that are occurring at a time of higher than usual temperatures caused by the El Nino weather pattern. According to the nation’s health ministry, the number of dengue cases registered during the … Read more

Peru has declared a health emergency in most of its provinces as dengue cases soar

LIMA, Peru — Peru declared a health emergency in most of its provinces on Monday due to a growing number of dengue cases that are occurring at a time of higher than usual temperatures caused by the El Nino weather pattern. According to the nation’s health ministry, the number of dengue cases registered during the … Read more

Peru gives in to protesters in Machu Picchu and rescinds ticket sales contract with private firm

LIMA, Peru — Peru’s government on Wednesday backtracked on plans to outsource the sale of entry tickets to Machu Picchu to a private company, a week after protesters blocked access to the country’s most famous tourist attraction and rail service to the area was suspended. Despite the resolution, the streets, hotels and restaurants around the … Read more

Japan’s Princess Kako arrives in Peru to mark 150 years of diplomatic relations

Japanese Princess Kako on Friday arrived in Peru on an official visit to commemorate 150 years of diplomatic relations between both countries ByThe Associated Press November 3, 2023, 2:45 PM Japan’s Princess Kako attends a ceremony at the Japanese Cultural Center in Lima, Peru, Friday, Nov. 3, 2023. The Japanese princess is visiting to celebrate … Read more

Joran van der Sloot is sent back to Peru after US trial and confession in Holloway killing

A Dutch citizen who recently admitted to killing U.S. student Natalee Holloway in Aruba in 2005 is being sent back from the United States to Peru where he will serve out a sentence for the killing of a Peruvian woman ByThe Associated Press October 30, 2023, 1:05 PM FILE – Dutch citizen Joran van der … Read more

Paddington In Peru – Release Date, Cast, Director, And More Info

As much as Ben Whishaw’s voice acting fully embodies the spirit, pluckiness, charm, and politeness of Paddington, the good-hearted bear would’ve gotten nowhere without the help and the affection of the Brown family that took him in. Luckily, he won’t be alone during his return trip back to Peru as Whishaw will be joined by … Read more

Peru imposes harsh penalties for stealing cellphones, including life in prison

Peru’s government has enacted legal changes imposing harsh penalties for stealing cellphones, including life in prison for the person who kills someone while robbing a mobile device ByThe Associated Press October 19, 2023, 5:38 PM LIMA, Peru — Peru’s government will impose harsh penalties for those who steal a cellphone, including life in prison if … Read more