Peru: American, British Tourists Held Hostage by Indigenous Group Protesting Government's Failure to Help After Oil Spill

Peru: American, British Tourists Held Hostage by Indigenous Group Protesting Government's Failure to Help After Oil Spill

An indigenous group in a remote part of the Amazon rainforest in Peru held a group of American, British, Swiss, and Spanish tourists hostage.
Peru Cops Dressed as Marvel's Spider-Man, Captain America, Thor Carry Out Halloween Drug Raid, Arrest 4 Drug Dealers

Peru Cops Dressed as Marvel's Spider-Man, Captain America, Thor Carry Out Halloween Drug Raid, Arrest 4 Drug Dealers

Peruvian cops disguised as Marvel superheroes Spider-Man, Captain America, Thor, and Black Widow have carried out a Halloween drug raid in Peru and arrested four drug dealers.
Traditional Latin American Diet: History of Latin America's Rice and Beans

Traditional Latin American Diet: History of Latin America's Rice and Beans

The traditional Latin American diet of rice and beans was believed to be first brought by the Spanish and Portuguese when they introduced long-grain rice to South America.
Spanish-Honduran Mom Found Dead While on Romantic Getaway in Peru; Boyfriend Arrested After Claiming He Killed Her in Self-Defense

Spanish-Honduran Mom Found Dead While on Romantic Getaway in Peru; Boyfriend Arrested After Claiming He Killed Her in Self-Defense

The boyfriend of a Spanish-Honduran mom who allegedly killed her while on a romantic getaway in Peru was finally arrested.
Peru President Pedro Castillo Faces New Constitutional Complaint, Says 'New Form of Coup Has Begun'

Peru President Pedro Castillo Faces New Constitutional Complaint, Says 'New Form of Coup Has Begun'

Prosecutors in Peru have filed a constitutional complaint against President Pedro Castillo after five of his allies were arrested on corruption allegations.
Peru: Top 4 Authentic Peruvian Street Food You Should Try

Peru: Top 4 Authentic Peruvian Street Food You Should Try

Peruvian street food is known worldwide for being a mix of different styles and having unique flavors. Here are some of the famous street food in Peru that you should try.
Peru: 4 Cultural Aspects of Ancient Inca Empire Still Alive in the South American Country

Peru: 4 Cultural Aspects of Ancient Inca Empire Still Alive in the South American Country

The Incas ruled a vast empire across South America, stretching from Ecuador all the way to central Chile. However, its culture can be most felt in the heart of the empire itself, Peru.
LGBTQ Activists in Peru Demand Autopsy for Peruvian Transgender Man Who Died in Indonesia

LGBTQ Activists in Peru Demand Autopsy for Peruvian Transgender Man Who Died in Indonesia

A 32-year-old Peruvian transgender man, who was detained in Indonesia, died earlier last month. LGBTQ activists in Peru are demanding that an autopsy be done.
Peru: Pedro Castillo's Relative Receives Prison Time While Being Investigated for Corruption

Peru: Pedro Castillo's Relative Receives Prison Time While Being Investigated for Corruption

The relative of Peru's President Pedro Castillo was given prison time while being probed for alleged corruption.
Peru to Sue Oil Giant Repsol for $4.5 Billion Over Oil Spill

Peru to Sue Oil Giant Repsol for $4.5 Billion Over Oil Spill

Last January, over 10,000 barrels of oil spilled into the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Peru. It was described as the worst ecological disaster around Lima in recent memory.
Peru Bus Crash: 4 Tourists Dead, 16 Others Injured in Tragic Accident After Visiting Machu Picchu Ancient Ruins

Peru Bus Crash: 4 Tourists Dead, 16 Others Injured in Tragic Accident After Visiting Machu Picchu Ancient Ruins

Four foreign tourists died while 16 others were injured when a bus crashed into a ravine after visiting the world-famous Machu Picchu ancient site in Peru.
Peruvian Actor Diego Bertie Daies After Falling From Building

Peruvian Actor Diego Bertie Dies After Falling From Building

Peruvian film, television, and stage actor Diego Bertie has tragically passed away. He died after falling from the 14th floor of his apartment building in the Miraflores district of the capital of Peru, Lima. He was 54.
Peru Political Turmoil Continues as Prime Minister Aníbal Torres Resigns

Peru Political Turmoil Continues as Prime Minister Aníbal Torres Resigns

Peru is facing even more political uncertainty amid the myriad of criminal investigations against President Pedro Castillo. Now, things are looking even more uncertain as Prime Minister Aníbal Torres offered his resignation.
Peru Ex-President Francisco Morales Bermudez Who Oversaw Country's Return to Democracy Dies

Peru Ex-President Francisco Morales Bermudez Who Oversaw Country's Return to Democracy Dies

From a coup plotter to being the president, Francisco Morales Bermudez has led Peru back to democracy. He died at age 100.
Peru: Inca Mummies Making Peruvian Home's Construction Complicated

Peru: Inca Mummies Making Peruvian Home's Construction Complicated

Imagine saving up for decades to be able to build your own house... only to find out that there are mummies buried in the lot you are planning to build on. That is exactly the problem that Peruvian mechanic Hipólito Tica is facing as he tries constructing his house in the capital of Lima.
Top 5 Festivals in Peru You Should Check Out

Top 5 Festivals in Peru You Should Check Out

Check out these festivals in Peru to experience the authentic culture of the South American country.
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