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Caral Citadel in Peru Opens After 3,800 Years

A 3,800-year-old citadel belonging to the Caral civilization—one of the oldest in the world—opened its doors to the public this Saturday after eight years...

Peruvian Scientists Identify New Frog Species in Piura’s Highlands

A team of Peruvian scientists recently identified three new frog species in the misty peaks of the Huancabamba mountain range in northern Peru’s Piura...

5,000-Year-Old Woman’s Remains Discovered in Peru’s Ancient Caral Civilization

Archaeologists announced Thursday the discovery of the remains of a woman who lived approximately 5,000 years ago and is believed to have belonged to...

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

A skull fossil with jaws of a new prehistoric sperm whale was found in Peru "preserved intact for seven million years" and constitutes the...

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

Silvia Muñoz lost her job as a domestic worker in Lima; Yolanda Chambi had to close her sale of traditional costumes in Lake Titicaca:...

Peru declares environmental emergency on coastal area hit by oil spill

Peru declared an environmental emergency Saturday to battle an oil spill caused by freak waves from a volcanic eruption in the South Pacific. The stunningly...

In Peru, eyes on Costa Rica

The Inter-American Court is reviewing the pardon of ex-President Fujimori.

Inter-American Court reviews Fujimori pardon

Human rights groups and relatives of victims asked the Inter-American Court of Human Rights Friday to rule against a pardon for former Peruvian president Alberto Fujimori.

Latin America most dangerous region for environmentalists in 2015

More than 65 percent of the murders tallied by Global Witness in 2015 occurred in Latin America.

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

A weekend guerrilla attack targeting soldiers on the eve of Peru's presidential elections killed 10 people, authorities said Monday, raising an earlier toll.
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Costa Rica Fishermen Turn Recycled Wood Into Handmade Art

A group of fishermen on Isla Venado is turning discarded and salvaged materials into handmade art, creating a new source of income for local...

Costa Rica Upholds Construction Rules to Protect Wildlife and Water

Costa Rica’s First Chamber of the Supreme Court has upheld construction regulations for the buffer zone around the Ostional National Wildlife Refuge, reinforcing local...

Colombia Beats DR Congo 1-0 to Reach World Cup Knockouts

Colombia is through to the World Cup knockout stage after a hard-fought 1-0 win over DR Congo on Tuesday night, becoming one of the...

Costa Rica Beach Town Debates Moving Nightlife Out of Downtown

Garabito Mayor Francisco González has opened a heated debate over the future of Jacó’s nightlife, proposing that the canton use its regulatory plan to...