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Peru

Peru is a country in South America with a population of roughly 33 million. The nation has been rocked by deadly protests triggered by the recent ouster and detention of ex-President Pedro Castillo.

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Peruvian authorities raided Dina Boluarte's private residence in search for an undisclosed collection of luxury watches.

Peru: Police raid home of President Boluarte

Peru: Police raid home of President Boluarte

Peruvian authorities raided Dina Boluarte's private residence in search for an undisclosed collection of luxury watches.
Law and JusticeMarch 30, 202402:06 min
View of the city

Lima: Poor air quality causes respiratory diseases

Lima: Poor air quality causes respiratory diseases

Air quality is a big problem in Lima. Reforestation is one part of the solution.
HealthMarch 18, 202405:18 min
A dog belonging to the Peruvian anti-narcotics police sniffs at shipping container.

Germany seeks coordinated action against cocaine trafficking

Germany seeks coordinated action against cocaine trafficking

As demand for cocaine surges in Europe, Germany is pushing for international action to curb drug smuggling.
CrimeMarch 1, 202402:35 min
A Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency agent prepares to destroy chemicals and laboratory equipment

Philippines: Duterte 'must face reckoning' for drug war

Philippines: Duterte 'must face reckoning' for drug war

Philippines' justice secretary spent years in prison on what she calls fabricated charges linked to drug trafficking.
PoliticsFebruary 26, 202405:02 min
Fresh ceviche (here: raw fish with sliced red onions and herbs) served on a blue plate

UNESCO recognizes ceviche as world cultural heritage

UNESCO recognizes ceviche as world cultural heritage

Peru's most famous dish is usually made from raw marinated fish, onions and chili peppers.
CultureDecember 7, 202302:02 min
Peru Hafen

China builds itself a port in Peru

China builds itself a port in Peru

The China-backed Chancay port project is part of Beijing’s ambitious Belt and Road Initiative.
GlobalizationOctober 23, 202306:38 min
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In the spotlight

Former Philippine senator and human rights campaigner Leila de Lima (center) reacts as she leaves a court in Muntinlupa city, suburban Manila on May 12, 2023.

Philippines: Duterte critic de Lima acquitted in drug case

Leila de Lima launched an investigation into the former president's "war on drugs" that killed over 12,000 people.
PoliticsMay 15, 2023
Elena Ruiz, 53, breathes in oxygen with the assistance of a nurse, as part of Ruiz's recovery treatment from COVID-19, in Lima, Peru

Coronavirus lambda variant spreads in Americas

In Peru, where the lambda variant was identified in August 2020, it now accounts for most of the new infections.
HealthJuly 28, 2021
Cemetery workers wearing protective suits complete the burial of a man, who died of the coronavirus disease

Latin America struggles to contain the pandemic

With the number of infections is constantly rising, were the strict lockdown measures in Latin America ineffective?
HealthJuly 21, 2020