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Peru: 11 Killed, 6 Injured After Boat Carrying Churchgoers Crashed Into Freight Barge In Amazon

The government of Peru confirmed that at least 11 individuals were killed in a boat accident in the country's Amazon on Sunday.

Peru Welcomes New President Pedro Castillo, a Former Teachers' Union Leader

Jul 29, 2021 02:34 AM EDT By Mary Webber

Peru has sworn in a new president, Pedro Castillo, who is known to be a leftist former teachers' union leader. Castillo is reported to be facing challenges in building his government.

Peru Gets New President and It's Rural Teacher Pedro Castillo as Keiko Fujimori Concedes

Jul 20, 2021 03:50 AM EDT By Jess Smith

After six weeks of election conflict with rival Keiko Fujimori, rural teacher-turned-politician Pedro Castillo was declared the new president of Peru.

Runoff Vote Counting To Determine President by Razor-Thin Difference

Pedro Castillo Claims Presidential Victory before Official Announcement

Jun 16, 2021 08:21 AM EDT By Jess Smith

With no official result yet, the socialist candidate Peru's Presidential Race, Pedro Castillo has claimed victory after hanging on a slim lead against his right-wing rival Kiko Fujimori as the protracted vote count ended.

Peru Adjusts COVID Death Toll, Now the Worst Rate per Capita Globally

May 31, 2021 08:52 PM EDT By Joshua Summers

Peru announced their revised COVID death toll of more than 180,000, which is almost triple the amount of their initial data.

Peru Massacre: 14 People Dead Before Presidential Elections

May 24, 2021 08:51 PM EDT By Joshua Summers

At least 14 people were killed in the remote region of Peru as tension rises weeks before the presidential elections.

Peru Struggles With Lack of Cemetery Space as COVID-19 Deaths Mount

May 17, 2021 03:33 AM EDT By Jess Smith

A broadcasted live excavation in a poor Peruvian neighborhood in the capital city of Lima attracts the attention of authorities in Peru.

Peru’s Former President, Wife Test Positive For COVID-19

Apr 25, 2021 11:13 PM EDT By Joshua Summers

Peru's former president, Martin Vizcarra, announced that he and his wife had tested positive for COVID-19.

Peru Congress Bans Ex-President Over Vaccine Scandal

Apr 17, 2021 09:36 PM EDT By Joshua Summers

Peru's Congress banned the former president and two other ministers for holding office, following the vaccine scandal.

Ecuador and Peru Continues Election Amid COVID Crisis

Apr 11, 2021 09:35 PM EDT By Joshua Summers

Ecuador and Peru continued their election despite the strengthening of neighboring Latin American countries on their health measures due to COVID.

Peru Archeologists Discover Ancient Mural Aging 2,300 Years

Mar 26, 2021 06:52 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

Archeologists from Peru discovered an ancient mural that shows a knife-wielding spider god, associated with rain and fertility.

'Vaccine-Gate' Scandal: Over 400 Peruvian VIPs Secretly Got COVID-19 Shots Before Official Rollout

Feb 19, 2021 06:23 AM EST By Mary Anne R.

Nearly 500 politically-connected people in Peru, including former President Martin Vizcarra, received doses of the Chinese Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine ahead of schedule. The incident is now being dubbed as "vaccine-gate."

Crime of the Century: 5 Most Heinous Crimes Committed In Latin America

Oct 12, 2020 04:45 AM EDT By Tiziana Celine

Latin America is known to be the world's most violent region. These are some of the most notorious crimes committed in the region.

More Than 600 Peruvian Prisoners Test Positive for COVID-19, Fears Lead to Riots

Apr 30, 2020 11:50 AM EDT By Neil P.

Prisoners of Miguel Castro Castro Jail in Peru riot after more than 600 inmates tested positive for COVID-19.

Unsolved Mysteries: Disappearances in South America

Apr 02, 2020 06:30 AM EDT By Danielle Ong

Disappearances and murders occur all over the globe. With technology, investigators have solved numerous cases. But there are some cases that even modern-technology can't crack.

Peru Pledges to Plant 1 Million Trees Around Machu Picchu

Jan 11, 2020 08:00 AM EST By Amy Santiago

In an effort to rehabilitate and protect Machu Pichu, Peru launched a campaign to plant 1,000,000 trees in the protected zone around the Machu Picchu.