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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

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“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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Peru

Pope Francis visits flood-hit people of Northern Peru

Thousands in Trujillo are still living in tents after El Nino-related floods destroyed thousands of homes and left many families homeless.

20/01/2018

Peru

Pope condemns corruption on Peru trip

The pontiff's hard-hitting speech may have made uncomfortable listening for his host, President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski

20/01/2018

Peru

Pope defends native Amazonian peoples

Francis decried the "pressure being exerted by big business interests" seeking petroleum, gas, lumber, and gold

19/01/2018

Peru

Peru President asks visiting Pope Francis for help

Pedro Pablo Kuczynski urged Francis to help bring the country together after a political crisis.

19/01/2018

Peru

'One dead, scores injured' in Peru earthquake

The magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck the southern coast of Peru on Sunday caused homes and roads to collapse, leaving one person dead and dozens injured.

14/01/2018