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2026 Lima Grand Prix Day 3: A golden finish in Peru

Rafael Macedo, Mathilda Sophie Niemeyer, Gennaro Pirelli, Beatriz Souza and Giannis Antoniou took gold on the final day in Lima. Antoniou made history with Cyprus’s first Grand Prix title, bringing three days of world-class judo in Peru to a spectacular close.

17/08/2026

Sport

Lima Grand Prix 2026: Breakthrough victories on Day Two

Day two in Lima brought more breakthrough moments. Seiko Watanabe, Vlad Mitru and Dena Pohl celebrated their first World Judo Tour gold medals, while David Lima topped the -81kg podium as another thrilling day of judo unfolded in Peru.

16/08/2026

Sport

Judo World Tour: A day of firsts at the Lima Grand Prix

Day one in Lima delivered five thrilling champions. Assunta Scutto, Michel Augusto, Rafaela Rodrigues, Radu Izvoreanu and Pihla Salonen claimed gold, with several celebrating their first Grand Prix titles as the new Olympic qualification cycle got underway.

15/08/2026

Peru

Keiko Fujimori wins Peru's presidential election after June runoff

Voters were primarily concerned with increasing levels of crime, especially extortion by violent organized crime gangs, and Fujimori pledged to combat crime with an iron fist.

03/07/2026

Destinations

Machu Picchu overtourism: Bucket list dream turning into a ‘nightmare’

A global heritage foundation has offered to work with Peruvian authorities to improve conditions at Machu Picchu as tourists face overcrowding, long queues and transport problems.

28/05/2026

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Peru clowns fill Lima streets for annual Day of Laughter parade

Peru celebrated its annual Clown Day on 25 May as hundreds of performers in red noses and colourful wigs paraded through the historic centre of Lima, turning the Plaza de Armas into a lively stage of music.

26/05/2026

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Peru election dispute deepens amid slow ballot count

Peru saw hundreds of protesters gather outside the Electoral Tribunal in Lima on Tuesday 15 April 2026, demanding a rerun of the presidential election after voting disruptions delayed the process.

15/04/2026

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Peru faces protests as election delays fuel doubts over vote integrity

Peru’s presidential election on Sunday, 12 April 2026, was thrown into uncertainty after widespread logistical failures prevented thousands of voters from casting their ballots, delaying the outcome.

13/04/2026

Peru

Peru's election results delayed after logistical issues disrupt voting

Peruvian voters will now have to wait at least one additional day to learn the results of the country’s presidential elections due to an issue authorities said was logistical, which left thousands of people unable to vote on Sunday.

13/04/2026

Culture news

Alfredo Bryce Echenique, key writer in the Latin American 'boom' dies

The Peruvian writer has died at the age of 87 in Lima. Author of "A World for Julius", he leaves behind a work marked by irony, memory and social criticism.

10/03/2026

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Peru under state of emergency after El Niño floods hit Arequipa

Flooding tied to El Niño Costero devastates Peru, killing dozens and damaging hundreds of kilometres of roads as a nationwide emergency speeds relief.

26/02/2026

Destinations

Why a new airport in Machu Picchu is proving controversial

A new airport that would slash transit times to Machu Picchu has long been in the pipeline.

10/02/2026

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Venezuelan migrants in Peru sell T shirts of captured President Maduro

Peruvian street sellers Kely Peraza and Jeanelys Torres use AI to create T-shirts depicting President Maduro, helping Venezuelan migrants stay connected to home.

07/01/2026

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Peruvian shamans offer predictions on global conflicts and leaders for 2026

During an annual ritual in Lima, Peruvian shamans predicted continued global conflicts in 2026 and political change in Venezuela, while calling for peace and stability worldwide.

29/12/2025

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Transport workers protest after driver’s murder in Peru

More than a hundred transport workers blocked a major road near a port outside Lima on Tuesday, following the murder of a public transport driver during a government-declared state of emergency aimed at tackling crime.

29/10/2025

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Protests erupt in Peru as demonstrators demand president’s resignation

Violent protests erupted in the capital of Peru, Lima, on Tuesday as demonstrators demanded the resignation of interim President José Jerí and members of Congress, along with the repeal of laws they say fuel crime.

16/10/2025

Sport

Titans Shine in Lima — Grand Prix Ends with a Powerful Finale

The final day in Lima saw the heavyweights close an unforgettable Grand Prix in style. Rafael Macedo, Metka Lobnik, Giovani Ferreira, Raz Hershko, and Lukas Krpalek all claimed gold, showcasing world-class judo and emotion. A fitting finale to Peru’s historic debut.

14/10/2025

Sport

Experience Meets Youth: Day 2 Delivers Thrills in Lima

Day 2 in Lima saw a powerful mix of champions and rising stars. Jessica Klimkait claimed her first Grand Prix gold at –63 kg, Daniel Cargnin triumphed dramatically, Ida Eriksson completed her medal set, and Mihajlo Simin struck gold in his debut final.

13/10/2025

Sport

Historic Day in Lima as Latin Judo Shines Bright at the Grand Prix

The opening day of the first-ever Lima Judo Grand Prix brought unforgettable moments. Chile’s Mary Dee Vargas Ley claimed her nation’s first Grand Prix gold, while Brazil, France, and Israel also triumphed. Peru’s Brillith Gamarra made history with her country’s first-ever IJF World Tour medal.

12/10/2025

Peru

Explosion in high-crime area in northern Peru injures 10 people

The explosion, which also interrupted electric service in the area and affected an unknown number of vehicles, was the second blast reported in the South American country on Thursday.

15/08/2025

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Peruvian Shamans call for calm in Amazon island dispute with Colombia

Shamans in Peru have staged a traditional ritual in Lima to urge peace with Colombia amid a growing row over the ownership of Santa Rosa Island in the Amazon.

12/08/2025

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Peru celebrates Inti Raymi sun festival at Sacsayhuaman site

In Cusco, Peru, the Inti Raymi festival was reenacted by hundreds in elaborate robes, celebrating the ancient sun festival with offerings and staged rituals.

25/06/2025

Culture news

Ancient Peruvian mummy found lying just half a metre below a street

While laying gas pipes in Lima’s Puente Piedra district, workers uncovered a 1,000-year-old pre-Inca mummy just half a metre underground.

24/06/2025

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Red noses and big shoes fill Lima’s streets for Clown Day

Dozens of clowns in oversized shoes, painted faces, and colourful costumes marched through Lima’s streets on Sunday for Peru’s annual Clown Day.

26/05/2025

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Transport workers protest in Peru as crime rates reach new highs

Transport unions blocked roads and rallied across Peru on Wednesday, demanding stronger government action to curb rising armed robberies targeting drivers and union members.

15/05/2025

Earth News

Peru law change raises fears of Amazon rainforest destruction

It is being “falsely arguing” that the amendments are necessary to comply with the EU’s new forest regulations, campaigners warn.

16/04/2025