See Peruvian Clown Day: Hundreds of clowns take to the streets of Lima Hundreds of people dressed as clowns took to the streets of Lima to celebrate the annual Peruvian Clown Day, in honour of a beloved clown who died in 1987. 26/05/2022
Nature Oil, new, borrowed, blue: Man marries the sea in protest against spill After 11,000 barrels of crude oil were spilled into Peru’s South Pacific Ocean, an activist has 'married the sea' in a moving ecological protest. 25/02/2022
no comment Peru inaugurates its largest mural in downtown Lima Peru inaugurates its largest mural in the centre of Lima, created by the city's inhabitants with the help of a team of artists. 09/02/2022
Peru Almost 900 people evacuated amid floods in Peru's Machu Picchu area Heavy rains cause flooding in the town near Machu Picchu. 26/01/2022
Green News How are hair sausages helping rescue this ecosystem? The Tongan volcanic eruption caused an oil spill in Peru, here’s how Peruvians are helping with the clear up. 26/01/2022
Peru Peruvian shamans make predictions for the new year Will they be right or not? The answer will come in the upcoming months. 30/12/2021
no comment Santa Claus parades around the world Elephants in Santa costumes, Peruvian Santa returns after the pandemic and first ever Black Santa represents NGO at event 24/12/2021
Biztech news NASA plans two visits to Earth’s nearest neighbour Venus After decades spent exploring other worlds, NASA announced two new robotic missions to the hottest planet in the solar system, Venus. 03/06/2021
Eco-Innovation Peru's first 'pandemic proof' school is embracing outdoor learning Lima’s newest learning environment will be situated around a river and built with recycled wood. 19/04/2021
no comment Baby crocodiles from endangered species born at zoo in Peru The Tumbes species is found in the southern United States, Mexico and Venezuela, but in countries such as Peru and Ecuador, it is critically endangered. 27/01/2021
no comment Beach clean up campaign from Peru's Pacific beaches to Lake Titicaca Peruvian officials on Monday collected tons of garbage on a popular Lima beach in a campaign spanning three dozen beaches in the Pacific, the Amazon and Lake Titicaca. 14/01/2020
no comment Local pets blessed by priest in in Lima, Peru Catholics brought their cats, dogs, turtles and birds, among other animals, to receive blessings. 07/10/2019
musica The power of music: Juan Diego Flórez gives hope to disadvantaged children in Peru Juan Diego Flórez is proving that music can be a life changer for the poorest and most disadvantaged kids. 05/09/2019
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 Huge fire engulfs downtown Lima The blaze started in the Peruvian capital's commercial zone. 20/04/2019
world news Odebrecht scandal: former president jailed A judge orders prison time for former Peruvian President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski who is accused to taking bribes from Brazilian construction company Odebrecht 20/04/2019
no comment Bolt races against a motorcycle taxi and wins Eight-time Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt competed against a motorcycle taxi on a boardwalk in the Peruvian capital on Tuesday, and won. 03/04/2019
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
no comment Plane crashes onto street in Lima scares Peruvian pedestrians A Peruvian Air Force aircraft made an emergency landing Monday (February 4) on top of a car in the middle of a street in Lima, injuring two and frightening multiple pedestrians. 05/02/2019
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
Peru Latin American states join efforts to help fleeing Venezuelans Latin American states join efforts to help fleeing Venezuelans 05/09/2018
Peru Fujimori supporters rally in Peru In contrast to previous protests, hundreds of people gathered on the streets of Lima to show their support for former Peruvian president Alberto Fujimori. 13/01/2018
no comment At least 48 dead after bus plunges off a cliff in Peru The bus which was carrying 57 passengers to Lima, many of whom were returning home from the New Year’s holiday, was struck by tractor on the treacherous stretch of coastal highway 03/01/2018
Peru Peruvians protest pardon for former president Thousands of Peruvians have protested against the pardon given by the president to former authoritarian president Fujimori, saying it amounts to treason 29/12/2017
Peru Protests continue over the pardon of Peru's ex-president Fujimori Peru’s President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski defended his pardon for Alberto Fujimori as justified clemency for an ailing man whose authoritarian government in the 1990s helped the country progress 26/12/2017
