Peru Watch: Peruvians flock to annual potato festival The country boasts the largest number of potato varieties in the world – more than 3,500. 31/05/2019
Peru Fashion show for Mother's Day in Peru prison Mothers in a prison in Peru's capital Lima celebrated Mother's Day on Friday with a fashion show of items designed and created by female inmates. 11/05/2019
Peru Huge fire engulfs downtown Lima The blaze started in the Peruvian capital's commercial zone. 20/04/2019
Peru Peru’s ex-president Garcia dies after shooting himself to avoid arrest "This morning a dramatic accident took place: the president took the decision to shoot a bullet (in the head)," his lawyer, Erasmo Reyna, told journalists outside the hospital. 17/04/2019
Peru Watch: Usain Bolt jogs to victory in race against tuk-tuk The vehicle never stood a chance, as the aptly named Bolt jogged ahead of it at a leisurely pace. 03/04/2019
no comment Fire erupts on bus in Peru, at least 20 dead Authorities said at least 20 people were killed when a fire broke out on a bus on the northern outskirts of Peru's capital Lima on Sunday. 02/04/2019
Peru Peru installs military bases to protect the Amazon from ill The South American nation has declared war on the illegal mining that has devastated large areas of the Amazon region. 07/03/2019
Outdoor “You only have your own mind to battle with” Preparing for the Dakar Rally or the ultimate marathon for petrolheads through the world’s most unforgiving terrain. 04/01/2019
no comment Peru police dress as Santa and the Three Wise Men A police officer drove around Lima in Peru on a motorcycle dressed as Santa Claus 25/12/2018
Peru Churches combine for campaign to save Peruvian rainforest Churches combine for campaign to save Peruvian rainforest 06/12/2018
Peru Human-like statues dating back to year 1,100 unearthed in Peru Researchers have discovered twenty wooden, human-like sculptures along with an intricate adobe wall in northern Peru, according to government officials. 23/10/2018
Peru Peru's Fujimori hospitalised after pardon revoked Peru's ex-president Alberto Fujimori is taken to hospital after court orders him back to jail 04/10/2018
no comment Animal lovers have their pets blessed on Saint Francis of Assisi Day Dozens of pets got a special blessing at Lima's Saint Francis Monastery on Sunday during a special mass for four-legged friends and other pets. 01/10/2018
no comment Soccer fans fight church-goers in Peru stadium land dispute A soccer stadium in Peru was the site of pitched battle on Monday (September 10), but not between two sports teams. 11/09/2018
Peru Latin American states join efforts to help fleeing Venezuelans Latin American states join efforts to help fleeing Venezuelans 05/09/2018
Peru Peru tightens entry requirements for Venezuelans Venezuelan migrants fleeing their nations economic and humanitarian crisis will need a passport to enter the country. Previously, Venezuelans were able to enter Peru with only their national ID cards 18/08/2018
Peru Watch: Mural made by oldest civilisation in the Americas discovered WATCH: The mural was made by the ancient Caral people, a civilisation which stretches back 5,000 years. 17/08/2018
Peru Peru corruption protests Judges implicated in scandal as demonstrators take to the streets of Lima 28/07/2018
Peru Peruvian protestors want more Finance minister's resignation fails to calm streets of Lima 06/06/2018
no comment Peruvian authorities find new geoglyphs The government has stepped up its protection of world heritage sites, and as a consequence has made some new discoveries. 29/05/2018
Peru Giant drawings found near Nazca Lines in Peru desert Archaeologists using drones have discovered 25 ancient geoglyphs thought to have been created by the Paracas culture in southern Peru. 29/05/2018
Peru Peru: police raid homes of key opposition members The raids follow accusations of corruption and money laundering. 07/03/2018
Peru Dozens dead after Peru bus plunges into ravine At least 44 people have died after a bus veered off a highway and over cliff in Peru on Wednesday, just weeks after 52 were killed in another bus crash in the country on January 2. 22/02/2018
Peru Pope Francis holds Mass ending his two-nation trip to Latin America Visit marked by tough talk on corruption and backlash over sexual abuse 22/01/2018
Peru Pope Francis winds up Latin American tour with prayers in Lima The Roman Catholic church's sex abuse scandal continued to follow Francis's itinerary, after comments sparked anger in Chile. 21/01/2018
Peru Pope visits northern Peruvian town of Trujillo Francis, who has often warned about the effects that climate change has on the poor, 20/01/2018
