Peru

Environment and Wildlife

World’s Best-Preserved Fossil of Prehistoric Sperm Whale Found in Peru

AFP - February 15, 2023

Latin America

The pandemic’s legacy for Latin American women: Unemployment, lower wages, precariousness

Latin America

Peru declares environmental emergency on coastal area hit by oil spill

News

In Peru, eyes on Costa Rica

Crime

Death toll climbs to 10 in Peru guerrilla attack on election eve

The Tico Times -

A weekend guerrilla attack targeting soldiers on the eve of Peru's presidential elections killed 10 people, authorities said Monday, raising an earlier toll.

Arts and Culture

Armed with whips and rifles, poor Peruvian vigilantes help protect the Andes from criminals

The Tico Times -

For decades, vigilante groups have guarded the streets of Andean villages and cities in Peru, often usurping the role of the police.

Latest News

Costa Rican Entrepreneur Francis Durman Wins Top Business Award

Francis Durman, a distinguished Costa Rican entrepreneur, has been honored with the prestigious Businessman of the Year Award by El Financiero. On Tuesday, December 10, El Financiero hosted the...

Costa Rica Installs Wildlife Crossings to Prevent Electrocutions

Costa Rica has taken a significant step in wildlife conservation by addressing the growing issue of wildlife electrocutions in Santa Fe de Cóbano, Guanacaste....

Dengue Epidemic and Avian Flu Surge Across the Americas

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) warned on Tuesday that cases of dengue, Oropouche, and avian flu (H5N1) have risen this year across the...