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Bird Flu Outbreak in Peru: More Than 13,000 Pelicans, Other Seabirds Found Dead in Several Beaches

More than 13,000 wild seabirds, many of them pelicans, have been found dead in Peru due to bird flu, according to the National Forestry and Wildlife Service.

Mexican Woman Killed, Organs Harvested After She Traveled to Peru to Meet Medical Student Boyfriend

Nov 28, 2022 12:05 AM EST By Mary Webber

One Mexican woman identified as 51-year-old Blanca Arellano was found washed up on a beach earlier this month after she traveled to Peru to meet her online boyfriend, who was a medical student.

Peru's Most Haunted Places: Visit a Vampire Grave in Pisco or Unravel the Mystery of Machu Picchu

Nov 17, 2022 11:00 AM EST By Mary Webber

The Latin American region has numerous stories of haunted places or consecrated grounds. Peru holds a number of haunted places that reportedly have ghosts and even a vampire.

Peru: Protests Grow Calling for President Pedro Castillo's Removal Over Corruption Charges; Police Clashed With Crowd

Nov 06, 2022 09:19 PM EST By Mary Webber

Anti-government protests in Peru continue to grow after thousands of protesters took to the streets on Saturday demanding the left-wing president Pedro Castillo's removal.

Peru: American, British Tourists Held Hostage by Indigenous Group Protesting Government's Failure to Help After Oil Spill

Nov 05, 2022 04:16 AM EDT By Rick Martin

An indigenous group in a remote part of the Amazon rainforest in Peru held a group of American, British, Swiss, and Spanish tourists hostage.

Peru Cops Dressed as Marvel's Spider-Man, Captain America, Thor Carry Out Halloween Drug Raid, Arrest 4 Drug Dealers

Nov 03, 2022 06:46 AM EDT By Rick Martin

Peruvian cops disguised as Marvel superheroes Spider-Man, Captain America, Thor, and Black Widow have carried out a Halloween drug raid in Peru and arrested four drug dealers.

Traditional Latin American Diet: History of Latin America's Rice and Beans

Oct 26, 2022 09:15 AM EDT By Mary Webber

The traditional Latin American diet of rice and beans was believed to be first brought by the Spanish and Portuguese when they introduced long-grain rice to South America.

Spanish-Honduran Mom Found Dead While on Romantic Getaway in Peru; Boyfriend Arrested After Claiming He Killed Her in Self-Defense

Oct 18, 2022 04:42 AM EDT By Rick Martin

The boyfriend of a Spanish-Honduran mom who allegedly killed her while on a romantic getaway in Peru was finally arrested.

Peru President Pedro Castillo Faces New Constitutional Complaint, Says 'New Form of Coup Has Begun'

Oct 12, 2022 02:19 AM EDT By BERT HOOVER

Prosecutors in Peru have filed a constitutional complaint against President Pedro Castillo after five of his allies were arrested on corruption allegations.

Peru: Top 4 Authentic Peruvian Street Food You Should Try

Sep 24, 2022 06:00 PM EDT By BERT HOOVER

Peruvian street food is known worldwide for being a mix of different styles and having unique flavors. Here are some of the famous street food in Peru that you should try.

Peru: 4 Cultural Aspects of Ancient Inca Empire Still Alive in the South American Country

Sep 10, 2022 06:30 PM EDT By Rick Martin

The Incas ruled a vast empire across South America, stretching from Ecuador all the way to central Chile. However, its culture can be most felt in the heart of the empire itself, Peru.

LGBTQ Activists in Peru Demand Autopsy for Peruvian Transgender Man Who Died in Indonesia

Sep 02, 2022 10:52 PM EDT By Rick Martin

A 32-year-old Peruvian transgender man, who was detained in Indonesia, died earlier last month. LGBTQ activists in Peru are demanding that an autopsy be done.

Peru: Pedro Castillo's Relative Receives Prison Time While Being Investigated for Corruption

Aug 29, 2022 02:37 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

The relative of Peru's President Pedro Castillo was given prison time while being probed for alleged corruption.

Peru to Sue Oil Giant Repsol for $4.5 Billion Over Oil Spill

Aug 25, 2022 12:44 AM EDT By Rick Martin

Last January, over 10,000 barrels of oil spilled into the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Peru. It was described as the worst ecological disaster around Lima in recent memory.

Peru Bus Crash: 4 Tourists Dead, 16 Others Injured in Tragic Accident After Visiting Machu Picchu Ancient Ruins

Aug 23, 2022 06:28 AM EDT By Rick Martin

Four foreign tourists died while 16 others were injured when a bus crashed into a ravine after visiting the world-famous Machu Picchu ancient site in Peru.

Peruvian Actor Diego Bertie Daies After Falling From Building

Peruvian Actor Diego Bertie Dies After Falling From Building

Aug 05, 2022 09:13 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Peruvian film, television, and stage actor Diego Bertie has tragically passed away. He died after falling from the 14th floor of his apartment building in the Miraflores district of the capital of Peru, Lima. He was 54.