Chile has begun to conduct a large-scale military drill near its northern border with Bolivia and Peru, and the war games are raising tensions between the three South American neighbors that continue to face unresolved issues regarding their common frontiers.
Colombia and Peru face off in the World Cup qualifiers on Thursday. Colombia and Peru face off in the World Cup qualifiers on Thursday. It will be a rather eventful game for both sides as they look to overcome two recent draws that had major implications for both sides.
After four people were killed amid anti-mining protests, Peruvian President Ollanta Humala declared a 30-day state of emergency in the Apurímac region.
More than 35 tourists visiting Peru's Madre de Dios Region have been taken hostage by local leaders trying to force the central government in Lima to advance a highway project, Peruvian media reports.
Authorities in the South American nation of Peru have arrested six suspected robbers in connection to a Friday night airport heist wherein 260 pounds of gold and $3.7 million in cash were stolen.
President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner has announced that over 4,000 archaeological artifacts, which have been kept in Argentina, will be returned their rightful owners in Ecuador and Peru.
Peru is seeing a very old debt resurface. The country issued 14 bonds to a U.S. guano consignment company almost 150 years ago in 1875 to pay off a debt. Now, an Illinois firm wants to cash in the money.
Colombia may have made it to the Copa America quarterfinals but few would consider the effort a success. If anything Colombia's campaign, which commenced with dreams of a championship run, ended in utter ignominy.That embarrassment was highlighted by one statistic - one goal.
The Copa America is now two rounds in the books and there are now four teams left. The playing field for the MVP award known as the Golden Ball has been narrowed. Who has been the top star in the Copa America to date?
The 2015 Copa America playoffs have begun. Only four teams remain for the chance to win it all. Here we take a look at the squads left, and provide a schedule moving forward.
It will be Chile and Peru in the semifinals after the latter side took down Bolivia in rather assertive fashion.In arguably the least interesting of the matchups in the quarterfinals (neither Bolivia or Peru could be considered a heavyweight side), Peru proved itself ready to join South America's elite with a convincing performance that was essentially over before the half-hour mark of the game.The 3-1 win could have easily been a greater margin if not for some bad luck. Here are the major takeaways of Peru's big day.
The 2015 Copa America is nearing the semifinals where just four teams will be left. Argentina entered as the favorites, and they have to take care of business this year. Damon Salvadore explains why.
Peru and Bolivia will square off in the first round of the 2015 Copa America playoffs. The winner will advance to the second round and the loser is eliminated. Latin Post breaks down the game and picks a winner. Vote in our fan poll on who you think will win.
The 2015 Copa America has reached its playoff stage. Just eight teams remain for the chance to be named best national team in all of South America. Deserving teams remain, but only one can be crowned champion.Who do you think will win it all?
Brazil and Venezuela will face off in a huge game on Sunday to finish off the group stages. Brazil and Venezuela will face off in a huge game on Sunday to finish off the group stages.
Colombia and Peru will face off in a match with major implications in the Copa America 2015. Colombia and Peru will face off in a match with major implications in the Copa America 2015.
