Train crash in Peru injures several US travelers on the way to Machu Picchu
On Tuesday, Peruvian authorities reported a head-on collision between two trains traveling toward Machu Picchu. Tragically, one railway worker lost their life, and many others were injured, including an American tourist. Inspector Jonathan Castillo Gonzalez from the Cusco Police indicated that train services connecting Machu Picchu with Cusco have been suspended in the wake of […]
Unlawful Chinese Fishing Resulting in $800 Million in Losses in Peru
Illegal Chinese fishing operations cost Peru’s fishing sector approximately $800 million annually and pose a threat to its natural marine resources, according to a report from the Argentina-based media outlet Infobae. Each year, numerous illegal Chinese fishing boats navigate Latin American waters, leading to extensive overfishing and clear violations of international maritime laws and local […]
Protests in Peru leave almost 1,000 travelers stuck close to the ancient site of Machu Picchu.
Tourists Stranded Near Machu Picchu Amid Protests Nearly 1,000 tourists found themselves stranded in Aguascalientes, Peru, close to the famous Machu Picchu site. This situation arose after train services were halted due to protests against a newly commissioned bus company, as reported by Reuters. The protests have been ongoing for almost two weeks, triggered when […]
Indonesian Diplomat Shot in Front of His Apartment in Peru
Indonesian Diplomat Assassinated in Peru Zetro Leonardo Pava, a 40-year-old Indonesian diplomat based in Peru, was shot dead outside his apartment in Lima on Monday evening. Purba had moved to Peru earlier this year and lived in the Rinse district with his wife and their two young children. Reports indicate he was attacked while riding […]
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 […]