Man charged with killing his wife turns himself in to Interpol in Peru

A man suspected of murdering his wife in California and fleeing to Peru with their three young children is now in custody. According to Peruvian national police, Jocimer Cabrera Cornejo turned himself in at the Interpol headquarters in Lima. There are aggressive efforts to track down individuals who are subject to Interpol’s “red notices” and […]
Father claims ICE took his wife — unsettling video reveals him pulling a heavy tarp before escaping to Peru with the children, causing concerns

Murder Charges Filed Against California Man Who Fled to Peru A man from California is facing murder charges after allegedly killing his wife and then fleeing to Peru with their children. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office reported that the husband, who is 36 years old, made initial claims that immigration officials had taken […]
Skeleton from before the Incan era discovered during regular underground utility work in Lima, Peru

In Peru, utility workers uncovered two ancient graves from the pre-Incan Chansei culture while digging trenches for a gas project in Lima. This discovery adds to a series of archaeological findings in the country this year. A worker from the energy company Cálidda made the find. Interestingly, the two graves varied significantly. One was empty, […]
Utility workers in Peru uncover a 1,000-year-old pre-Incan mummy

Utility workers recently discovered a mummy that dates back to a time long before the Inca Empire, in Lima, Peru. This find occurred at the beginning of June when the workers were digging a trench. Experts say the well-preserved female mummy is around 1,000 years old and was located just 20 inches beneath the surface. […]
Tourist Aaron Castranova passed away in Peru after consuming psychedelic tea at a spiritual retreat.

An American tourist has reportedly passed away after consuming psychedelic tea. Aaron Wayne Castranova, aged 41, died on Monday following the ingestion of Ayahuasca, a potent hallucinogenic plant that’s prohibited in the U.S. This occurred during a shamanic ceremony at La Casa de Guillermo Icona, a hostel renowned for its “spiritual tourism” in Loreto. Narciso […]
Prime Minister of Peru Steps Down Just Hours Before No-Confidence Vote

Peruvian Prime Minister Gustavo Adrianzen resigned shortly before a no-confidence vote was set to take place in parliament. His departure comes amid growing unrest triggered by the recent killings of 13 mining workers, sparking outrage among lawmakers. This resignation adds to the challenges faced by President Dina Boluarte, whose approval ratings have taken a hit […]
Young Priest in Peru Wearing Jeans Survives Bomb Threat

Chulcana (Peru): A Reflection on Pope Leo XIV Hector Camacho recalls the official announcement of Pope Leo XIV this past Sunday. Back in 1985, as a teenager and altar boy in Chulcana, a northern town in Peru, it was a significant moment for him—his first experience with a pope in the country he would call […]
Chan Chan, World Heritage Site in Peru, vandalized with inappropriate graffiti

On Monday, the Ministry of Culture condemned vandalism at Zhang Chan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in northern Peru, where graffiti was found over the weekend. A video that circulated widely shows a young man, wearing a backpack, spray-painting a large phallic symbol on the ancient walls of this over 600-year-old fortified complex. The ministry […]
Gold mining halted in northern Peru following the deaths of 13 miners.

Peru’s President Implements Curfew Amid Rising Violence in Gold Mining Sector President Dina Boluarte of Peru has imposed a suspension on gold mining activities and announced a 12-hour curfew in Pataz, located in the northern part of the country, following the tragic murder of 13 gold miners. La Poderosa, a local gold mining company, reported […]
Peru President Dina Boluarte Schedules Elections for April 2026

On Tuesday evening, the President of Peru Dinabol Alto called for a new general election to be held on Sunday, April 12, 2026, to end the “period of instability” for South American nations. “By demonstrating our firm commitment to the existence of democracy and the authority that constitutes the electoral system, I will seek a […]