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Concert shooting in Peru could spell the end for Dina Boluarte’s presidency

Opponents of Peruvian President Dina Boluarte protest outside of the Ecuadorian Embassy (Image credits: AP) LIMA: A shooting at a concert in Peru’s capital may prove to be the undoing of Dina Boluarte’s presidency as it laid bare the steep rise in crime that her country has experienced in recent years. Lawmakers on Thursday, just […]

At least 19 injured in Peru anti-government protests

Riot police throws a tear gas canister to an anti-government protesters (Image credits: AP) LIMA: At least 19 people, including a police officer, were injured during protests against the government of Peruvian President Dina Boluarte and Congress over the weekend, authorities and human rights advocates said Sunday.Hundreds of people marched over the weekend toward the […]

Amazon tribe: Uncontacted Mashco Piro tribe seen close to Peru village; logging project sparks alarm

An Indigenous tribe that usually avoids outsiders was seen close to a village in Peru’s Amazon rainforest, sparking concern among activists who warn that the group may be under pressure from nearby logging projects.The Mashco Piro, regarded as one of the largest uncontacted tribes in the world, were recently sighted near the Yine village of […]

New travel rule: Qatar citizens can now enter Peru visa-free; here’s what you should know | World News

Qatari travelers can now explore Peru visa-free for up to 183 days/ Representative Image TL;DR Starting July 2025, Qatari nationals with ordinary passports can enter Peru without a visa for stays up to 183 days. This change simplifies travel planning for tourism and business, removing previous visa barriers. Peru expects this to boost tourism, strengthen […]

Peru Celebrates Pope Leo XIV and Claims Him as Their Own

They remembered him in rubber boots, in a devastating flood, working side by side with the Red Cross. They shared images of him on a horse, in the countryside, wearing stylish aviator shades and crooning Christmas ballads — “Feliz Navidad!” — grinning and clapping alongside a rousing crowd. Pope Leo XIV may have been born […]