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Ecuador and Peru Continues Election Amid COVID Crisis

Apr 11, 2021 09:35 PM EDT By Joshua Summers

Ecuador and Peru continued their election despite the strengthening of neighboring Latin American countries on their health measures due to COVID.

Peru Archeologists Discover Ancient Mural Aging 2,300 Years

Mar 26, 2021 06:52 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

Archeologists from Peru discovered an ancient mural that shows a knife-wielding spider god, associated with rain and fertility.

'Vaccine-Gate' Scandal: Over 400 Peruvian VIPs Secretly Got COVID-19 Shots Before Official Rollout

Feb 19, 2021 06:23 AM EST By Mary Anne R.

Nearly 500 politically-connected people in Peru, including former President Martin Vizcarra, received doses of the Chinese Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine ahead of schedule. The incident is now being dubbed as "vaccine-gate."

Crime of the Century: 5 Most Heinous Crimes Committed In Latin America

Oct 12, 2020 04:45 AM EDT By Tiziana Celine

Latin America is known to be the world's most violent region. These are some of the most notorious crimes committed in the region.

More Than 600 Peruvian Prisoners Test Positive for COVID-19, Fears Lead to Riots

Apr 30, 2020 11:50 AM EDT By Neil P.

Prisoners of Miguel Castro Castro Jail in Peru riot after more than 600 inmates tested positive for COVID-19.

Unsolved Mysteries: Disappearances in South America

Apr 02, 2020 06:30 AM EDT By Danielle Ong

Disappearances and murders occur all over the globe. With technology, investigators have solved numerous cases. But there are some cases that even modern-technology can't crack.

Peru Pledges to Plant 1 Million Trees Around Machu Picchu

Jan 11, 2020 08:00 AM EST By Amy Santiago

In an effort to rehabilitate and protect Machu Pichu, Peru launched a campaign to plant 1,000,000 trees in the protected zone around the Machu Picchu.

Peruvian Comics: Educating the Youth about the Global and Local Effects of Climate Change

Peruvian Comics Showcase Effects of Climate Change to Indigenous People

Jan 04, 2020 08:00 AM EST By Staff Reporter

Comics from Peru portray the effects of climate change to the region and to the world.

Bryan Russell starts his campaign ahead of the Parliament election on January

Meet The First Candidate for Public Office in Peru with Down Syndrome

Dec 25, 2019 08:10 AM EST By Carlos Dela Vega

Bryan Russell has Down syndrome, but that's not stopping him from making a difference in his community. He is officially the first in the world to run for a publicly elected office despite his condition.

The Best Latino Wines For National Wine Day

May 25, 2017 03:08 PM EDT By Ronel Puello

The weekend starts a bit early this week.

Oscar 2017 Predictions: Addiction Film 'Videophilia (and Viral Syndrome)' is Peru's Selection for the Oscars

Sep 15, 2016 10:24 AM EDT By Francisco Salazar

Peru has selected "Videophilia (and Other Viral Syndromes)" to represent the country at the Academy Awards.

Uber Sets Eyes on Argentina But May Receive a Chilly Welcome - Here's Why

Mar 15, 2016 07:40 AM EDT By Ma. Elena

Uber is broadening its operations by setting its sights on Argentina. The announcement, however, wasn't welcomed warmly.

Board Bans Julio Guzman, Cesar Acuna; Barring May Benefit Leading Candidate Keiko Fujimori

Mar 10, 2016 07:00 AM EST By Erika Miranda

Peruvian candidates Julio Guzman and Cesar Acuna are barred from the presidential race by Peru’s electoral court. This development gave frontrunner Keiko Fujimori a more certain future in the April 10 elections.

Peru Pipeline Pollutes Amazon Rivers With 3000 Barrels of Spilled Oil

Feb 24, 2016 06:00 AM EST By Ma. Elena

Leaks in Peru’s main oil pipeline have spilled at least 3,000 barrels of crude oil in the Amazonian region.

Why Latin America Remains Poor Amidst Economic Growth

Feb 22, 2016 06:00 AM EST By Rachel Cruz

Minimum wage earners were given a raise in 2016 across many territories, but this still remains insufficient.