Reports of extortion are rising again in Peru, in part because victims are more willing to seek help from the authorities.

Any speculation about Chinese plans to invest in the expansion of the Panama Canal can now be put to rest, Professor Michele Geraci noted ...

Peru, one of Latin America’s most climate-vulnerable countries, faces increasing threats from natural hazards such as floods, ...

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission met with the Peruvian authorities and other counterparts during March 11 – March 26 to discuss recent economic developments and policy priorities. This ...

Copper prices have hit record highs as an ongoing trade war between the U.S. and its key trading partners threatens to ...

Peruvian President Dina Boluarte on Tuesday called for general elections to be held on April 12, 2026, saying she hoped the vote would put an end to a period of instability.

Peruvian Agriculture Minister Angel Manero on Monday announced some $24 billion in largely public-private projects to improve ...

Peru declared a state of emergency Sunday in the nation’s capital because of a surge in killings connected to extortion. The order followed the death of singer Paul Flores, who was killed by ...

Peruvian authorities declared a 30-day state ... Peruvians have been protesting against extortion rackets impacting all sorts of economic sectors, including public transport, shops, schools ...

Peru in 2025 is facing its deadliest start of the year on record, with the government imposing a state of emergency throughout the nation’s capital to try to keep criminals at bay. The Andean ...

Peru announced a state of emergency late Sunday in the capital Lima over a wave of killings linked to extortion. The move came after singer Paul Flores was shot dead by hitmen who attacked a bus ...

A Peruvian fisherman was found alive after drifting at sea for 94 days, a navy official said Saturday, as he was discharged from hospital following his ordeal. Maximo Napa, 61, was rescued in his ...