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Peru

Peru is a country in South America with a population of roughly 33 million. Extremely biodiverse, its main economic activities include mining, manufacturing, agriculture and fishing.

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September 13, 2024

Peru mourns former strongman Alberto Fujimori

September 12, 2024

Peru: Divisive ex-President Alberto Fujimori dies at 86

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Peru's former President Alberto Fujimori dies at 86

Peru's former President Alberto Fujimori dies at 86

Peru's former President Alberto Fujimori dies at 86

Fujimori's presidency was marked by sweeping reforms and the violent suppression of an insurgency.
PoliticsSeptember 12, 202402:35 min
Former Peruvian president Alberto Fujimori waves in a black and white photo from 2007

Peru's Alberto Fujimori leaves complicated legacy

Peru's Alberto Fujimori leaves complicated legacy

Alberto Fujimori was unscrupulous, corrupt and popular — but he was not a typical Latin American politician.
PoliticsSeptember 12, 2024
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
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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
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
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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
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