Peru

Country in South America

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Peru, officially the Republic of Peru, is a country in western South America. It is bordered in the north by Ecuador and Colombia, in the east by Brazil, in the southeast by Bolivia, in the south by Chile, and in the south and west by the Pacific Ocean. Peru is a megadiverse country with habitats ranging from the arid plains of the Pacific coastal region in the west to the peaks of the Andes mountains extending from the north to the southeast of the country to the tropical Amazon basin rainforest in the east with the Amazon River. Peru has a population of over 32 million, and its capital and largest city is Lima. At 1,285,216 km², Peru is the 19th largest country in the world, and the third largest in South America.

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Heavy rains leave at least 65 dead in Peru since the beginning of the year The spokesperson of the police rescue force in Lima warns that landslides will keep occurring as heavy rains continue to drench the region. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:00Published 6 days ago

Watch: Hundreds of Peruvian anti-government protesters block major highway in Lima Hundreds of anti-government protesters used rocks, tires set alight and trash to block a major highway in Lima, Peru. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 3 weeks ago

"She is like my spiritual girlfriend": Peru police find pre-Hispanic mummy in ex-delivery man's bag Police in Peru seized a 600 to 800-year-old mummy from a former delivery man who claims it was his "spiritual girlfriend" for 30 years. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:46Published on March 1, 2023

Peru: Citizens travel to Lima to protest against Boluarte Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:40Published on February 28, 2023

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Machu Picchu reopens to tourists, Peru protests forced closure of Inca citadel for 25 days Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:31Published on February 16, 2023

Peru reopens Inca-era stone citadel, Machu Picchu, after nearly a month \| Oneindia News Peru's Culture Ministry announced on Wednesday that Machu Picchu, an Inca-era stone citadel reopened after being closed nearly a month ago amid anti-government protests. The decision was taken after an.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 01:55Published on February 16, 2023

Peru: There's more to this nature-rich country than Machu Picchu From the rainbow mountains to the Amazon rainforest, let Peru renew you in 2022. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:13Published on February 16, 2023

More than 500 sea lions and 55,000 birds die from bird flu in Peru Local authorities have warned people and their pets to avoid contact with the animals on the beach. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:52Published on February 10, 2023

Researchers Warn Flooding From Glacial Melt Threatens Vulnerable Communities Researchers Warn Flooding , From Glacial Melt , Threatens Vulnerable Communities. Fox News reports that melting mountain glaciers present a growing risk of flooding to an estimated 15 million people.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:30Published on February 8, 2023

WATCH: At least 36 dead after mammoth landslide in Peru At least 36 people have died in Peru after heavy rain triggered the landslides that buried five gold-mining villages in the south of the country. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on February 8, 2023

Landslides in Peru killed 36 people and swept mud, water and rocks into villages At least 36 people have died after landslides in southern Peru swept mud and water into villages. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on February 8, 2023

Watch: Peru mourns as 36 people killed in landslides Landslides triggered by steady rains swept mud, water and rocks into several villages in southern Peru, killing at least 36 people. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:35Published on February 7, 2023

Why are DEADLY Peru Protests Continuing? Deadly protests sweeping across Peru show no signs of slowing, as thousands call for Peru’s president Dina Boluarte to stand down. Lawmakers partially met the demonstrators’ demands, by bring.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:51Published on January 30, 2023

Watch: Tension in Peru as protestors demanding a new president clash with police Protests continued in Peru on Saturday after a congressional vote failed in a bid to bring forward presidential elections to December. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:00Published on January 29, 2023

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'My spiritual girlfriend': Mummy discovered in delivery driver's bag A mummy was found in a man's cooler bag in Peru when police stopped and searched him for drinking alcohol at a cultural site. Sky News - Published on March 1, 2023
Peru closes Machu Picchu amid violent anti-government protests Peruvian authorities have closed the iconic tourist attraction Machu Picchu amid ongoing protests that have left dozens of people dead since they began a month ago. Sky News - Published on January 21, 2023
'Spilled blood will never be forgotten': Violent clashes between protesters and police in Peru Thousands of protesters have clashed with police in Peru as violent demonstrations hit the country's capital for the second day in a row. Sky News - Published on January 21, 2023

Rocks thrown as thousands of protesters march in Peru calling for president to step down Thousands of protesters descended on Peru's capital and clashed with police as they demanded President Dina Boluarte leave office. Sky News - Published on January 20, 2023
At least 17 killed in Peru as anti-government protests escalate near airport At least 17 people have been killed in anti-government clashes between protesters and police in southern Peru, according to officials. Sky News - Published on January 10, 2023
Tourist family describe running down streets in Peru to stay safe amid anti-government protests A family of tourists stranded in the Peruvian city of Cusco amid anti-government protests have described "people walking around with baseball bats and breaking down doors". Sky News - Published on December 17, 2022

Protests in Peru leave 'thousands of tourists stranded' in gateway city to Machu Picchu Thousands of tourists have reportedly been left stranded in the Peruvian city of Cusco along with hundreds of others in the area around the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu because of anti-government.. Sky News - Published on December 16, 2022
Peru declares state of emergency after protests leave at least eight dead A 30-day state of emergency has been declared in Peru after the country's president was impeached and a week of protests left at least eight dead. Sky News - Published on December 15, 2022
Police arrest president of Peru after Congress votes to remove him from power Police in Peru have arrested the country's president, Pedro Castillo, after Congress voted to remove him from power. Sky News - Published on December 7, 2022
Plane catches fire after colliding with fire truck on runway at Peru airport A plane taking off at an airport in Peru caught on fire after it collided with a moving fire truck on the runway. Sky News - Published on November 19, 2022

Britons among 70 boat passengers detained by group in Peru Boat passengers - including British tourists - are being detained by a community group in Peru in protest over a lack of government action to tackle oil spills in a river, according to a local media.. Sky News - Published on November 4, 2022
Peru zinc spill contaminates 500 tonnes of trout Hundreds of fish have been contaminated after a truck carrying 31 tonnes of zinc fell into a major river in the Peruvian capital, officials have said. Sky News - Published on June 15, 2022
2022 World Cup: Australia beat Peru on penalties in intercontinental play-off Watch highlights as Australia beat Peru 5-4 on penalties in an intercontinental play-off to qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. BBC Sport - Published on June 13, 2022	Australia 0-0 Peru: Australia book World Cup place with shootout win Australia become the 31st team to book their place at the 2022 World Cup after beating Peru on penalties in an intercontinental play-off in Qatar. BBC Sport - Published on June 13, 2022
Powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake shakes southern Peru A 7.2 magnitude earthquake has shaken southern Peru, according to the US Geological Survey. Sky News - Published on May 26, 2022	Whirlwind halts game in Peru Watch the moment a dust whirlwind interrupts a football match in Peru, forcing the players of Semillero and San Andres to take evasive action as it tears across the pitch. BBC Sport - Published on May 13, 2022
Archaeologists unearth mummy in Peru estimated to be over 800 years old A mummy estimated to be around 800 years old has been discovered on Peru's central coast. Sky News - Published on November 27, 2021	Peru: 'The glaciers are melting before our eyes - and there is no plan' My guide tells me it's only 260m to 270m to go. Sky News - Published on November 9, 2021
Final seven countries, including Colombia and Peru, removed from UK's red travel list The final seven countries on the UK's red travel list have now been removed, ending the need for people to quarantine in a hotel. Sky News - Published on November 1, 2021	'For my peasant sisters and brothers': Left-wing rural teacher becomes new president of Peru A man who was until recently a teacher in a rural part of Peru has been sworn in as the country's new president. Sky News - Published on July 28, 2021
Hospital workers in Peru arrested after charging COVID-19 patients more than £15,000 per bed Nine people have been arrested in Peru, accused of charging COVID-19 patients the equivalent of more than £15,000 for hospital beds that should have been free. Sky News - Published on July 22, 2021	Copa America 2021: Stunning late Luis Diaz strike helps Colombia beat Peru Watch highlights as Colombia forward Luis Diaz scores a stunning 25-yard injury-time winner to help his country beat Peru 3-2 in their Copa America third-place play-off. BBC Sport - Published on July 10, 2021
Copa America: Colombia beat Peru in third-place play-off after dramatic Luis Diaz winner Colombia forward Luis Diaz scores a stunning 25-yard injury-time winner to help his country beat Peru 3-2 in their Copa America third-place play-off. BBC Sport - Published on July 10, 2021	Brilliant Neymar sets up Paqueta for only goal in Copa America semi-final Lucas Paqueta scores the only goal for Brazil in their Copa America semi-final win over Peru. BBC Sport - Published on July 6, 2021
Copa America 2021: Brazil beat Peru 1-0 thanks to Lucas Paqueta's first-half goal Lucas Paqueta sends defending champions Brazil into the Copa America final with a first-half winner against Peru. BBC Sport - Published on July 6, 2021	Lambda: New COVID-19 'variant of interest' - All you need to know Lambda was initially detected in Peru in August 2020 and has since been reported in 29 countries around the world. DNA - Published on June 19, 2021
Copa America: Neymar scores in big win for Brazil against Peru Neymar scores his second goal of the Copa America in a handsome 4-0 win for Brazil against Peru. BBC Sport - Published on June 18, 2021	Copa America: Neymar inspires Brazil to win over Peru Neymar moves closer to Pele's all-time Brazil scoring record as they beat Peru in the Copa America. BBC Sport - Published on June 18, 2021
Peru's COVID death toll more than doubles to over 180,000 following official review Peru's COVID-19 death toll has more than doubled following an official review of deaths. Sky News - Published on June 1, 2021	No marmalade in sight as spectacled bears explore deserted Machu Picchu The usual hordes of visitors have not come to Peru's Machu Picchu in recent months due to the coronavirus pandemic and its associated travel restrictions. Sky News - Published on January 14, 2021

Peru

Country in South America

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Peru declares state of emergency after protests leave at least eight dead

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Final seven countries, including Colombia and Peru, removed from UK's red travel list

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Copa America: Colombia beat Peru in third-place play-off after dramatic Luis Diaz winner

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Peru's COVID death toll more than doubles to over 180,000 following official review

No marmalade in sight as spectacled bears explore deserted Machu Picchu