https://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Tue, 10 Nov 2026 22:22:03 +0100 Tue, 10 Nov 2026 22:22:03 +0100 30 https://www.euronews.com/images/logos/euronews_flatblue.png https://www.euronews.com https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/10/pope-leo-xiv-draws-huge-crowds-in-cordoba-after-record-buenos-aires-mass https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/10/pope-leo-xiv-draws-huge-crowds-in-cordoba-after-record-buenos-aires-mass Tue, 10 Nov 2026 22:15:52 +0100 Faithful from all over Argentina, from the farthest north of the country to Patagonia in the south and points in between, drove hours to be on hand for the service led by the Pope. https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/11/10/peru-giant-statue-of-pope-leo-xiv-unveiled-ahead-of-papal-visit https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/11/10/peru-giant-statue-of-pope-leo-xiv-unveiled-ahead-of-papal-visit Tue, 10 Nov 2026 08:45:25 +0100 A giant statue of Pope Leo XIV has been unveiled in Callao, Peru, ahead of his upcoming visit. The monument honours the pontiff's close ties to the country, where he previously served as a missionary and bishop. https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/06/pope-leo-xiv-departs-for-uruguay-as-he-begins-tour-of-south-america https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/06/pope-leo-xiv-departs-for-uruguay-as-he-begins-tour-of-south-america Fri, 06 Nov 2026 13:33:32 +0100 Following his visit to Uruguay, Leo will travel to Argentina, the homeland of the late Pope Francis, who never visited the country during his 12-year papacy. His final destination will be Peru, where Leo holds citizenship and spent two decades serving as a missionary and bishop. https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/06/trio-suspected-of-attempting-to-smuggle-3000-tarantulas-into-germany https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/06/trio-suspected-of-attempting-to-smuggle-3000-tarantulas-into-germany Fri, 06 Nov 2026 13:13:15 +0100 In November 2023, Interpol said the black market for illegal wildlife products was worth up to $20 billion a year. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/23/japan-village-looks-to-young-peruvians-to-tackle-ageing-population https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/23/japan-village-looks-to-young-peruvians-to-tackle-ageing-population Fri, 23 Oct 2026 06:15:55 +0200 A small Japanese village facing an ageing population and labour shortages is hoping to attract young residents from Peru through a new sister-city partnership. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/22/peru-scraps-advance-reservations-for-tickets-to-visit-machu-picchu https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/22/peru-scraps-advance-reservations-for-tickets-to-visit-machu-picchu Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:25:34 +0200 The new system also means that only named tickets are available for purchase, so you’ll need to make sure your ID matches to explore the 15th-century Inca site. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/09/left-wing-candidate-hitler-mussolini-wins-local-vote-in-peru https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/09/left-wing-candidate-hitler-mussolini-wins-local-vote-in-peru Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:47:48 +0200 Hitler Mussolini Simeón Flores won by 25 votes in Queropalca, a district of just over 730 people in the Huánuco department, running for the centre-left Ahora Nación party. He is not Peru’s first elected Hitler. https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/09/23/pope-leo-xiv-gets-the-latte-art-treatment-ahead-of-latin-america-visit https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/09/23/pope-leo-xiv-gets-the-latte-art-treatment-ahead-of-latin-america-visit Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:35:54 +0200 A Lima café serves coffee topped with Pope Leo XIV portraits as baristas prepare for his November visit to Peru, Uruguay and Argentina. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/20/all-the-direct-flight-routes-from-europe-to-central-and-south-america https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/20/all-the-direct-flight-routes-from-europe-to-central-and-south-america Sun, 20 Sep 2026 07:00:14 +0200 With tourism numbers up 37% in Brazil and 24% in Guyana, more and more travellers are heading to Central and South America. https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/09/09/archaeologists-uncover-38-skeletons-at-ancient-peru-citadel https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/09/09/archaeologists-uncover-38-skeletons-at-ancient-peru-citadel Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:18:37 +0200 Archaeologists have uncovered a tomb with the remains of 38 people and gold and copper objects at the ancient Chan Chan site in northern Peru. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/26/remains-of-16th-century-hospital-that-treated-sailors-discovered-in-peru https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/26/remains-of-16th-century-hospital-that-treated-sailors-discovered-in-peru Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:22:50 +0200 Archealogists uncovered a colonial-era hospital and adjacent church in Lima that treated sick sailors. According to experts, the hospital dates back to the 1570s and operated until shortly before 1821. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/20/archaeologists-uncover-human-offering-at-ancient-ceremonial-site-in-lima https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/20/archaeologists-uncover-human-offering-at-ancient-ceremonial-site-in-lima Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:05:54 +0200 Archaeologists in Lima have uncovered the skeletal remains of an adult believed to have been placed as a ritual offering at Huaca Pucllana. The body was found inside a ceremonial canal dating to around 650 AD, when the Lima culture flourished on Peru's central coast. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/02/13-dead-after-nazca-lines-tourist-flight-crashes-in-peru https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/02/13-dead-after-nazca-lines-tourist-flight-crashes-in-peru Sun, 02 Aug 2026 09:15:52 +0200 The passengers reportedly included seven Italians, two Germans, and two Spaniards. Two crew members were also killed in the crash. https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/28/keiko-fujimori-takes-office-as-perus-president-vowing-to-end-decade-of-instability https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/28/keiko-fujimori-takes-office-as-perus-president-vowing-to-end-decade-of-instability Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:57:52 +0200 The Popular Force leader becomes Peru's first female president, returning Fujimorism to power after 26 years. She is due to deliver her inaugural address and unveil her cabinet. King Felipe VI attended the ceremony in Lima. https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/19/magnitude-51-earthquake-in-central-peru-leaves-at-least-one-dead-and-ten-injured https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/19/magnitude-51-earthquake-in-central-peru-leaves-at-least-one-dead-and-ten-injured Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:31:37 +0200 A 5.1‑magnitude earthquake centred in Chupaca, Junín, left five people dead and around ten injured on Saturday night, and damaged hospitals and religious monuments in the Andean area. https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/14/hundreds-of-peruvians-name-child-haaland-as-world-cup-reaches-registry-offices https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/14/hundreds-of-peruvians-name-child-haaland-as-world-cup-reaches-registry-offices Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:23:19 +0200 Civil registries list 468 Peruvians with the Norwegian striker's surname and 91 children with his full name, though Neymar and Messi remain the country's favourite football names. https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/08/43-ancient-figurines-discovered-in-peru-reveal-secrets-of-the-americas-oldest-civilisation https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/08/43-ancient-figurines-discovered-in-peru-reveal-secrets-of-the-americas-oldest-civilisation Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:01:43 +0200 Buried for nearly 4,000 years, 43 ancient figurines have been unearthed in Peru, revealing a rare glimpse into the rituals of the Caral civilisation - the oldest known civilisation in the Americas. https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/03/conservative-candidate-keiko-fujimori-wins-perus-presidential-election-in-runoff https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/03/conservative-candidate-keiko-fujimori-wins-perus-presidential-election-in-runoff Fri, 03 Jul 2026 21:06:12 +0200 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. https://www.euronews.com/2026/05/28/machu-picchu-overtourism-a-bucket-list-dream-is-turning-into-a-nightmare-for-visitors https://www.euronews.com/2026/05/28/machu-picchu-overtourism-a-bucket-list-dream-is-turning-into-a-nightmare-for-visitors Thu, 28 May 2026 08:14:52 +0200 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. https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/26/peru-clowns-fill-lima-streets-for-annual-day-of-laughter-parade https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/26/peru-clowns-fill-lima-streets-for-annual-day-of-laughter-parade Tue, 26 May 2026 11:01:22 +0200 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. https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/15/peru-election-dispute-deepens-amid-slow-ballot-count https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/15/peru-election-dispute-deepens-amid-slow-ballot-count Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:59:50 +0200 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. https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/13/peru-faces-protests-as-election-delays-fuel-doubts-over-vote-integrity https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/13/peru-faces-protests-as-election-delays-fuel-doubts-over-vote-integrity Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:47:33 +0200 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. https://www.euronews.com/2026/04/13/peruvian-presidential-election-results-delayed-as-tens-of-thousands-get-one-day-voting-ext https://www.euronews.com/2026/04/13/peruvian-presidential-election-results-delayed-as-tens-of-thousands-get-one-day-voting-ext Mon, 13 Apr 2026 06:30:58 +0200 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. https://www.euronews.com/2026/04/03/from-the-amazon-to-antarctica-these-are-the-best-once-in-a-lifetime-marathons-to-try https://www.euronews.com/2026/04/03/from-the-amazon-to-antarctica-these-are-the-best-once-in-a-lifetime-marathons-to-try Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:30:46 +0200 These marathons take runners from dramatic volcanoes to ice fields and historic landmarks, across St. Helena, Antarctica, China and more. https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/02/26/peru-under-state-of-emergency-after-el-nino-floods-hit-arequipa https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/02/26/peru-under-state-of-emergency-after-el-nino-floods-hit-arequipa Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:47:35 +0100 Flooding tied to El Niño Costero devastates Peru, killing dozens and damaging hundreds of kilometres of roads as a nationwide emergency speeds relief. https://www.euronews.com/2026/02/10/new-machu-picchu-airport-might-bring-200-more-visitors-conservationists-arent-happy https://www.euronews.com/2026/02/10/new-machu-picchu-airport-might-bring-200-more-visitors-conservationists-arent-happy Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:20:55 +0100 A new airport that would slash transit times to Machu Picchu has long been in the pipeline. https://www.euronews.com/2026/01/13/why-latin-american-markets-are-leading-global-returns-in-2026 https://www.euronews.com/2026/01/13/why-latin-american-markets-are-leading-global-returns-in-2026 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:10:41 +0100 Latin American markets such as Chile, Peru, and Argentina are leading global returns in recent months, driven by rising commodity prices, a weaker dollar, political catalysts, and reform momentum. https://www.euronews.com/2026/01/08/peruvian-shamans-first-2026-prediction-comes-true-with-nicolas-maduros-fall https://www.euronews.com/2026/01/08/peruvian-shamans-first-2026-prediction-comes-true-with-nicolas-maduros-fall Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:33:32 +0100 While Trump’s operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro shocked the world, it was foretold just days earlier in Peru... https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/01/07/venezuelan-migrants-in-peru-sell-t-shirts-of-captured-president-maduro https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/01/07/venezuelan-migrants-in-peru-sell-t-shirts-of-captured-president-maduro Wed, 07 Jan 2026 08:37:49 +0100 Peruvian street sellers Kely Peraza and Jeanelys Torres use AI to create T-shirts depicting President Maduro, helping Venezuelan migrants stay connected to home. https://www.euronews.com/2025/11/04/peru-breaks-diplomatic-relations-with-mexico-over-asylum-claim-of-former-prime-minister https://www.euronews.com/2025/11/04/peru-breaks-diplomatic-relations-with-mexico-over-asylum-claim-of-former-prime-minister Tue, 04 Nov 2025 06:24:58 +0100 According to a foreign ministry statement, since the events of December 2022, “the Mexican government has been interfering in an inadmissible and systematic manner in Peru’s internal affairs.” https://www.euronews.com/video/2025/10/29/transport-workers-protest-after-drivers-murder-in-peru https://www.euronews.com/video/2025/10/29/transport-workers-protest-after-drivers-murder-in-peru Wed, 29 Oct 2025 12:29:10 +0100 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. https://www.euronews.com/video/2025/10/16/protests-erupt-in-peru-as-demonstrators-demand-presidents-resignation https://www.euronews.com/video/2025/10/16/protests-erupt-in-peru-as-demonstrators-demand-presidents-resignation Thu, 16 Oct 2025 12:15:59 +0200 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. https://www.euronews.com/2025/10/14/titans-shine-in-lima-grand-prix-ends-with-a-powerful-finale https://www.euronews.com/2025/10/14/titans-shine-in-lima-grand-prix-ends-with-a-powerful-finale Tue, 14 Oct 2025 07:02:36 +0200 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. https://www.euronews.com/2025/10/13/experience-meets-youth-day-2-delivers-thrills-in-lima https://www.euronews.com/2025/10/13/experience-meets-youth-day-2-delivers-thrills-in-lima Mon, 13 Oct 2025 07:23:17 +0200 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. https://www.euronews.com/2025/10/12/historic-day-in-lima-as-latin-judo-shines-bright-at-the-grand-prix https://www.euronews.com/2025/10/12/historic-day-in-lima-as-latin-judo-shines-bright-at-the-grand-prix Sun, 12 Oct 2025 08:49:03 +0200 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. https://www.euronews.com/2025/08/15/explosion-in-high-crime-area-in-northern-peru-injures-10-and-damages-25-homes https://www.euronews.com/2025/08/15/explosion-in-high-crime-area-in-northern-peru-injures-10-and-damages-25-homes Fri, 15 Aug 2025 22:49:19 +0200 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. https://www.euronews.com/video/2025/08/12/peruvian-shamans-call-for-calm-in-amazon-island-dispute-with-colombia https://www.euronews.com/video/2025/08/12/peruvian-shamans-call-for-calm-in-amazon-island-dispute-with-colombia Tue, 12 Aug 2025 15:50:55 +0200 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. https://www.euronews.com/2025/07/12/lost-and-found-peru-unveils-sacred-city-of-caral-hidden-for-nearly-4000-years https://www.euronews.com/2025/07/12/lost-and-found-peru-unveils-sacred-city-of-caral-hidden-for-nearly-4000-years Sat, 12 Jul 2025 08:14:28 +0200 Its strategic location between two important pre-Columbian valleys and the discovery of ceremonial artefacts support the thesis that the Caralian community, which developed around 1800-1500 BC, had intense relations with other peoples. https://www.euronews.com/video/2025/06/25/inti-raymi-sun-festival-returns-to-perus-andes-with-vibrant-ceremony https://www.euronews.com/video/2025/06/25/inti-raymi-sun-festival-returns-to-perus-andes-with-vibrant-ceremony Wed, 25 Jun 2025 10:56:26 +0200 In Cusco, Peru, the Inti Raymi festival was reenacted by hundreds in elaborate robes, celebrating the ancient sun festival with offerings and staged rituals. https://www.euronews.com/video/2025/05/26/red-noses-and-big-shoes-fill-limas-streets-for-clown-day https://www.euronews.com/video/2025/05/26/red-noses-and-big-shoes-fill-limas-streets-for-clown-day Mon, 26 May 2025 10:13:36 +0200 Dozens of clowns in oversized shoes, painted faces, and colourful costumes marched through Lima’s streets on Sunday for Peru’s annual Clown Day. https://www.euronews.com/video/2025/05/15/transport-workers-protest-in-peru-as-crime-rates-reach-new-highs https://www.euronews.com/video/2025/05/15/transport-workers-protest-in-peru-as-crime-rates-reach-new-highs Thu, 15 May 2025 11:01:05 +0200 Transport unions blocked roads and rallied across Peru on Wednesday, demanding stronger government action to curb rising armed robberies targeting drivers and union members. https://www.euronews.com/2025/05/12/leo-will-follow-francis-catholics-in-the-amazon-hope-new-pope-will-protect-the-rainforest https://www.euronews.com/2025/05/12/leo-will-follow-francis-catholics-in-the-amazon-hope-new-pope-will-protect-the-rainforest Mon, 12 May 2025 13:22:05 +0200 Amazon Catholics say the new pope is needed at COP30 in Brazil later this year. https://www.euronews.com/2025/04/14/the-world-of-literature-is-mourning-how-mario-vargas-llosa-brought-spanish-to-splendour https://www.euronews.com/2025/04/14/the-world-of-literature-is-mourning-how-mario-vargas-llosa-brought-spanish-to-splendour Mon, 14 Apr 2025 19:30:38 +0200 The world of literature is mourning the death of Mario Vargas Llosa, the Peruvian Nobel Prize winner. He was 89. The author of 'The Feast of the goats' leaves behind an indelible legacy. With sadness and admiration, fans and friends have described him as an 'eternal scribe.' https://www.euronews.com/video/2025/04/14/hundreds-of-catholics-in-peru-and-guatemala-mark-palm-sunday https://www.euronews.com/video/2025/04/14/hundreds-of-catholics-in-peru-and-guatemala-mark-palm-sunday Mon, 14 Apr 2025 16:05:43 +0200 Peru's Catholics celebrated Palm Sunday with a procession that commemorates the Christian belief of the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. https://www.euronews.com/2025/04/14/mario-vargas-llosa-peruvian-author-and-nobel-literature-laureate-dies-at-89 https://www.euronews.com/2025/04/14/mario-vargas-llosa-peruvian-author-and-nobel-literature-laureate-dies-at-89 Mon, 14 Apr 2025 06:57:10 +0200 Llosa was a prolific author and essayist with several celebrated novels including “The Time of the Hero” (La Ciudad y los Perros) and “Feast of the Goat.” He also won myriad awards, including the 2010 Nobel Prize for Literature. https://www.euronews.com/2025/03/18/peru-declares-state-of-emergency-after-killing-of-popular-singer https://www.euronews.com/2025/03/18/peru-declares-state-of-emergency-after-killing-of-popular-singer Tue, 18 Mar 2025 10:57:40 +0100 Paul Flores was shot dead in Lima on Sunday morning amid a recent surge in violence. https://www.euronews.com/2025/03/17/how-a-peruvian-farmers-lawsuit-is-challenging-global-energy-giants-over-climate-damage https://www.euronews.com/2025/03/17/how-a-peruvian-farmers-lawsuit-is-challenging-global-energy-giants-over-climate-damage Mon, 17 Mar 2025 09:29:14 +0100 The case has taken nearly 10 years to be heard with judges travelling to Peru to visit his village. https://www.euronews.com/2025/03/05/former-peruvian-president-pedro-castillo-goes-on-trial-over-failed-bid-to-dissolve-parliam https://www.euronews.com/2025/03/05/former-peruvian-president-pedro-castillo-goes-on-trial-over-failed-bid-to-dissolve-parliam Wed, 05 Mar 2025 16:34:51 +0100 The country's ex-leader, who was detained in December 2022, faces charges of rebellion, abuse of power and disrupting the peace. https://www.euronews.com/video/2025/02/21/state-of-emegency-declared-as-nazca-hit-by-severe-flooding-and-landslides https://www.euronews.com/video/2025/02/21/state-of-emegency-declared-as-nazca-hit-by-severe-flooding-and-landslides Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:38:37 +0100 Severe flooding and landslides hit rural Peru, destroying homes and farmland in Nazca. A state of emergency was declared in 157 districts. https://www.euronews.com/video/2025/02/11/illegal-internet-access-at-high-security-prison-in-peru https://www.euronews.com/video/2025/02/11/illegal-internet-access-at-high-security-prison-in-peru Tue, 11 Feb 2025 16:18:58 +0100 Peruvian authorities have discovered two antennas near the Challapalca prison that allow prisoners to access the internet illegally.