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Peru: Huge Waves From Tonga Volcanic Eruption Causes Oil Spill That Affects 2 Beaches, Central Coast

Parts of Peru's central coast and two beaches were affected by oil spilled from a discharge ship rocked by huge waves caused by volcanic eruption near Tonga.

2 People Drown in Peru as Abnormally Big Waves Hit Coast After Massive Volcanic Eruption in Tonga

Jan 17, 2022 12:58 AM EST By Jess Smith

Two people died in northern Peru as high waves smashed into some of its coastal areas following the eruption of an underwater volcano in Tonga on Saturday.

10 Unique New Year's Eve Traditions in Latin America Believed to Bring Good Luck

Dec 31, 2021 12:35 AM EST By Joshua Summers

Here are 10 unique New Year's Eve traditions in Latin America believed to bring good luck and fortune.

Archeologists Unearth At Least 800-Year-Old Mummy in Peru

Nov 29, 2021 04:38 AM EST By Jess Smith

After a month of excavation, archeologists unearthed a mummy estimated to be between 800 and 1,200 years old in Peru.

7.5-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Northern Peru

Nov 28, 2021 09:50 PM EST By Jess Smith

A 7.5-magnitude earthquake has hit the northern portion of Peru, causing serious damage to homes and resulting in several minor injuries.

Mexico to Host 'Pink Tide' Summit for New Latin America's Leftist Leaders

Sep 18, 2021 03:41 AM EDT By Mary Webber

Mexico is set to host a summit that will convene recently elected members of a "pink tide" of leftist Latin American leaders.

Brazil Drains Two First Half Goals to Beat Peru 2-0, Comes Back Strong After Chaos With Argentina

Sep 10, 2021 02:42 AM EDT By Jess Smith

The depleted squad of Brazil still get it done in their World Cup qualifier as they forced their way against Peru, scoring two early goals to get a win in Recife on Thursday.

32 Passengers, Including 2 Children, Killed as Bus Falls off Cliff in Peru

Sep 01, 2021 06:27 AM EDT By Mary Webber

At least 32 passengers have died when a bus plunged off a cliff in Peru. The casualties include two children, and more than 20 were injured.

Peru: 11 Killed, 6 Injured After Boat Carrying Churchgoers Crashed Into Freight Barge In Amazon

Aug 30, 2021 05:13 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

The government of Peru confirmed that at least 11 individuals were killed in a boat accident in the country's Amazon on Sunday.

Peru Welcomes New President Pedro Castillo, a Former Teachers' Union Leader

Jul 29, 2021 02:34 AM EDT By Mary Webber

Peru has sworn in a new president, Pedro Castillo, who is known to be a leftist former teachers' union leader. Castillo is reported to be facing challenges in building his government.

Peru Gets New President and It's Rural Teacher Pedro Castillo as Keiko Fujimori Concedes

Jul 20, 2021 03:50 AM EDT By Jess Smith

After six weeks of election conflict with rival Keiko Fujimori, rural teacher-turned-politician Pedro Castillo was declared the new president of Peru.

Runoff Vote Counting To Determine President by Razor-Thin Difference

Pedro Castillo Claims Presidential Victory before Official Announcement

Jun 16, 2021 08:21 AM EDT By Jess Smith

With no official result yet, the socialist candidate Peru's Presidential Race, Pedro Castillo has claimed victory after hanging on a slim lead against his right-wing rival Kiko Fujimori as the protracted vote count ended.