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Peru: Former Intelligence Chief to Dictator Alberto Fujimori Gets 19-Year Prison Sentence Over Deaths of Farmers

The former intelligence chief of Peru during the Alberto Fujimori regime has been sentenced to 19 years and eight months in prison.

Peru: Machu Picchu Train Reopens Following Protest

Jan 31, 2024 10:06 PM EST By BERT HOOVER

Peru authorities have reopened the train route to Machu Picchu, resolving more than a week of protests. An agreement has been reached, ending the blockade that had stranded tourists and disrupted access to the renowned Incan site.

Peru President Dina Boluarte 'Grabbed and Shaken' by Protesters in Ayacucho Where Protesters Were Killed in 2022

Peru President Dina Boluarte 'Grabbed and Shaken' by Protester in Ayacucho Where Protesters Were Killed in 2022

Jan 21, 2024 09:47 PM EST By Rick Martin

Peru President Dina Boliarte is not very popular in the Andean region of Ayacucho, where 10 protesters were killed in 2022. However, she still visited the area.

Peru Street Foods: You'll Never Go Hungry in Peruvian Streets

Dec 24, 2023 11:00 PM EST By BERT HOOVER

Exploring Peru's street food scene is a delightful way to experience the country's culinary diversity and savor the unique flavors that make Peruvian cuisine so renowned worldwide.

Peru: Ex-President and Dictator Alberto Fujimori Released From Prison on 'Humanitarian Grounds'

Dec 06, 2023 09:20 PM EST By Rick Martin

A dictator imprisoned for crimes against humanity has now been released on "humanitarian grounds" as the former president of Peru, Alberto Fujimori, is finally tasting freedom again.

Peru: Disgraced Former President Alberto Fujimori Ordered To Be Freed By Country's Highest Court

Dec 05, 2023 11:26 PM EST By Rick Martin

The highest court in Peru, the Constitutional Court, ruled on Tuesday that the country's 85-year-old former president, Alberto Fujimori, must be freed from prison.

Peru: President Dina Boluarte Responsible for Deaths of Protesters, Says Top Prosecutor

Nov 28, 2023 12:57 AM EST By Rick Martin

Peru is in the middle of a political crisis as the government has been clamping down on protests against President Dina Boluarte who took power from former President Pedro Castillo.

Peru: Top Peruvian Drinks You'll Never Find Elsewhere

Oct 28, 2023 06:10 PM EDT By BERT HOOVER

Peru beverages reflect the rich and diverse cultural heritage of this South American country.

Peru: Experts Reveal Reconstructed Face of 'Ice Maiden,' Country's Famous Mummy

Oct 25, 2023 10:59 PM EDT By BERT HOOVER

The potential reconstructed appearance of Peru's most renowned mummy, the "Ice Maiden," a teenage Inca girl sacrificed in a ritual over 500 years ago in the Andes, was revealed on Tuesday.

Peru Sentences British Model 7 Years in Prison After Cocaine Smuggling Attempt

British Model Tries To Smuggle 3 Kilos of Cocaine in Peru, Faces 7-Year Sentence

Oct 24, 2023 10:53 PM EDT By BERT HOOVER

British model Modou Adams was apprehended while attempting to leave Lima, Peru with roughly $360,000 worth of cocaine. He has subsequently been sentenced to seven years in prison.

Peru: Stealing Cell Phones Might Land You Life in Prison

Stealing Cell Phones in Peru? You Might Get Life in Prison

Oct 19, 2023 08:28 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Peru has been facing problems with people stealing cell phones as the number of robberies has increased. However, the government has a solution to curb these crimes.

Peru Bus Crash Kills At Least 24, Over 30 Injured

At Least 24 Dead, Over 30 Injured After Bus in Peru Plunges in Ravine

Sep 18, 2023 10:32 PM EDT By BERT HOOVER

Tragedy struck in southeastern Peru as at least 24 people lost their lives, and 35 others sustained injuries when a bus veered off a rural mountain road.

Peru: 6 Dead Following Clash Between Military, Shining Path Rebel Group

6 Killed Following Clash Between Peru Army, Rebels

Sep 05, 2023 02:20 AM EDT By BERT HOOVER

Four soldiers and two suspected Shining Path rebels died in a clash in a coca-producing area of Peru.

Jill Biden Catches Covid-19; Joe Bided Tested Negative

Sep 05, 2023 01:57 AM EDT By BERT HOOVER

The White House revealed that First Lady Jill Biden tested positive for Covid-19 on Monday.

Peru and Its Unique Potatoes; 5 Variants Unique to Peru

Jul 29, 2023 07:50 PM EDT By Rick Martin

When we talk about Peru, there is often one vegetable that comes to mind, and that is the potato. No other vegetable has been tied to a country as much as Peru and potatoes, and we are taking a look at the country's many unique potato variants.

Peru, Chile Coastlines Greening; Research Says It's Bad News

Peru, Chile Coastlines Are Greening… and It's Bad News

Jul 24, 2023 11:50 PM EDT By Rick Martin

The University of Cambridge's Cavendish Laboratory found that Pacific coastal areas of Peru and northern Chile are experiencing what is called greening.