Peru declares State of Emergency in Lima and Callao amid rising crime rates

Lima, Peru — Peru’s President Dina Boluarte decreed a 30-day state of emergency in Lima and the province...

March 20, 2025

Meet ‘Tony’ Vargas: Supporting social reintegration of inmates in Lurigancho, one of Peru’s most overcrowded prisons

Lima, Peru — Before arriving at Lurigancho, one of Peru’s largest prisons, Antonio “Tony” Vargas...

March 18, 2025

Peru tightens control over NGOs managing international funds

Lima, Peru — Amid intense political debate, Peru’s Congress has approved a reform that strengthens state...

March 17, 2025

Peru’s Interior Minister’s home raided in investigation for abuse of authority

Lima, Peru — Over the weekend, Peru’s Public Ministry raided the home of the country’s Interior...

March 8, 2025

From international pickpocket and addict to a testimony of transformation: The Redemption of Víctor Sono from Peru

Lima, Peru — For years, Víctor Sono Neira was trapped in a cycle of addiction and crime, operating as an...

February 13, 2025

Authorities capture 5 suspects in connection with bombing of Public Ministry office in northern Peru

Lima, Peru — Peru’s National Police on Tuesday captured five people allegedly involved in the recent...

January 24, 2025

Peru investigates alleged prostitution ring in Congress following official’s murder

Lima, Peru — A new scandal has rocked Peru’s Congress amid growing public discontent with the...

January 17, 2025

Death penalty for child rapists in Peru? President Boluarte seeks to reopen controversial debate

Lima, Peru — Following the recent gruesome murder of a 12-year-old girl in Lima, Peru, President Dina...

December 18, 2024

Peru’s Supreme Court declares Ethnocacerist leader Antauro Humala’s political party illegal 

Lima, Peru — The political party associated with recently-released populist leader Antauro Humala was...

November 12, 2024

Former President Alejandro Toledo’s corruption sentence underscores “distrust” of public officials: Peru’s ad hoc prosecutor in Odebrecht case

Lima, Peru — Alejandro Toledo, president of Peru from 2001 to 2006, was sentenced last week to 20 years and...

November 1, 2024

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) to host SME event in Lima, Peru 

Lima, Peru — Peru’s capital, Lima, will host the Economic Leaders’ Week from the Asia-Pacific Economic...

October 19, 2024

Lima’s public transport halted as workers strike for more protection against criminals

Lima, Peru — Public transit workers in Lima, Peru began striking on Thursday to demand more protection from...

October 11, 2024

Peru’s public transport paralysis: Bus drivers in Lima demand more protection against extortion

Lima, Peru — Last Thursday, public transport companies in Peru’s capital, Lima, suspended their services...

September 30, 2024

Peru’s Olympic medal winner Stefano Peschiera on never losing faith (Interview) 

Lima, Peru — At this summer’s Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Peruvian sailor Stefano Peschiera, who comes from...

September 21, 2024