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nypost.comworld1 day ago
Polish Entrepreneur Ziplines Into Perugia Wedding After Dropping Helicopter Plan
Maciej Mazurek entered his July 2 wedding ceremony in Italy by ziplining from a top-floor window. The stunt cost $24,000 and surprised most guests except the bride.
espn.co.uksports4 days ago
Peru sees modest rise in Erling Haaland baby names after Norway’s 2026 World Cup run
Euronews reported that Peru's civil registry saw increased use of the name Erling Haaland following Norway's run in the tournament. The trend reflects how World Cup performances influence naming choices in the country.
freepressjournal.inworld7 days ago
Peru Cancels Anchovy Fishing Season as El Niño Shifts Catches
Peruvian officials imposed an indefinite ban on anchovy fishing from April to July. Southern California fishers reported record tuna catches while prices for some species doubled in Peru. The changes stem from El Niño ocean conditions.
riotimesonline.comfinance8 days ago
Peru Central Bank Holds Key Rate at 4.25% for Tenth Month
Peru’s central bank kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 4.25% on Thursday. The move extends a streak of ten consecutive months at the same level. Officials indicated they view the recent rise in inflation as temporary.
Gristscience10 days ago
El Niño declared, prompting fishing bans in Peru and strong tuna catches off California
The weather pattern has led officials in Peru to cancel the anchovy fishing season and prompted expectations of smaller Indian mackerel catches. In Southern California, fishers have reported record tuna harvests.
ndtv.comworld11 days ago
China Holds Film Screening for Diplomats from 74 Embassies
The Chinese foreign ministry hosted a Monday screening of the film Dear You for 150 diplomats and families. The event drew representatives from 74 embassies including Indonesia, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates and Peru.
politics11 days ago
Left-wing candidate concedes Peru presidential race to right-wing rival
Roberto Sanchez conceded defeat to Keiko Fujimori days after Peru's electoral authority certified her victory in the June run-off. Fujimori won by roughly 50,000 votes out of more than 18 million cast.
winnipegfreepress.comworld13 days ago
Fujimori Wins Peru Presidency by 49,000 Votes After Overseas Ballots Decide Outcome
Keiko Fujimori defeated Roberto Sanchez 50.13 percent to 49.87 percent on June 7. Expatriate ballots supplied her entire margin of victory.
world14 days ago
Peru’s Election Authority Proclaims Keiko Fujimori President-Elect by 49,641-Vote Margin
Peru's highest election authority declared Keiko Fujimori the winner on July 3 with a margin of 49,641 votes. She will take office July 28 and serve until 2031.
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politics13 days agoUpdated
Fujimori declared winner of Peru election by under 50,000 votes; runner-up alleges irregularities
Keiko Fujimori was declared the winner of Peru's June 7 presidential runoff by the National Jury of Elections on July 3. She received 50.135 percent of the vote to Roberto Sanchez's 49.865 percent. Fujimori is scheduled to take office on July 28.
Washington Examinerpolitics17 days ago
Peru elects Keiko Fujimori president in June 7 runoff
Keiko Fujimori won Peru's presidential runoff on June 7, becoming the fifth right-leaning leader elected in Latin America since President Trump took office. She defeated a left-wing opponent in a race decided by less than one percentage point.
abcnews.go.compolitics24 days ago
Fujimori Leads Peru Presidential Runoff by 43,000 Votes
With nearly all ballots counted, Fujimori holds 50.12 percent to Sanchez's share. Officials will finish processing the remaining tally sheets before any declaration.
Science Newsscience25 days ago
Scientists find frozen layer under Peru volcano
Researchers mapped a 15-to-20-meter-thick permafrost layer on Nevado Coropuna. The ice sits two to four meters below the surface at roughly 5,000 meters elevation and may extend across surrounding high terrain.
america.cgtn.comworld26 days ago
Colombia elects right-wing candidate as president in runoff vote
Colombia elected nationalist lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella as president in a June 21 runoff. Peru's authorities are counting ballots from a June 7 vote that projects a narrow win for conservative candidate Keiko Fujimori.
abcnews.go.compolitics28 days ago
Peru Presidential Vote Expected to Be Decided by Less Than One Point
Keiko Fujimori leads in one of the closest elections in Peru's history. Her rival alleges irregularities as final results remain pending.
nypost.comworld28 days ago
Virginia Man Missing in Peru Since May 13 After Leaving Cusco Airbnb
Ian Treger, 29, of Lexington, Virginia, has not been heard from since May 13 while hiking in southern Peru. Peruvian police and U.S. officials are conducting searches in the Cusco region.
japantimes.co.jpworld30 days ago
Keiko Fujimori Trails Domestic Vote but Leads Overseas Count in Peru Presidential Bid
Keiko Fujimori leads the overseas vote in her fourth campaign for Peru's presidency. She trails among domestic voters in the same race.
abcnews.go.comworld38 days ago
Peru presidential runoff vote gap narrows to under 20,000 ballots
With 96 percent of ballots counted, nationalist congressman Roberto Sánchez holds 50.055 percent and conservative politician Keiko Fujimori holds 49.945 percent. The winner will become Peru’s ninth president in ten years and will be sworn in on July 28.
France 24politics39 days ago
Peru Presidential Race Too Close to Call as Sanchez Holds razor-thin 4,300-vote Lead Over Fujimori With 94% In
With 94 percent of voting centers reporting and nearly 18 million votes cast, leftist candidate Roberto Sanchez leads conservative Keiko Fujimori by fewer than 4,300 votes in Peru's presidential runoff.
thehindu.comworld39 days agoUpdated
Peru Presidential Runoff Too Close to Call as Fujimori Lead Narrows
Early tallies showed Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez nearly tied after voters cast ballots on June 7. Authorities said counting would continue for days.
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The Boston Globepolitics40 days ago
Peruvians Vote in Presidential Runoff
Voters chose between two candidates Sunday in Peru's ninth presidential election in a decade. Results are expected to be close and may take days to finalize.
Al Jazeerasports40 days ago
Injured Spain Trio Yamal, Williams and Munoz Stay Behind for Rehab Ahead of World Cup Opener
Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams and Victor Munoz stayed in Chattanooga for rehabilitation while the rest of the squad traveled to Puebla for a warm-up against Peru. Coach Luis de la Fuente said the three remain within expected recovery timelines ahead of the match against Cape Verde.
The Guardianpolitics41 days ago
Peru Holds Presidential Runoff Between Keiko Fujimori and Pedro Castillo
Voters choose between Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez in a contest expected to produce Peru’s ninth president in a decade. An Ipsos poll published Thursday showed the candidates statistically tied.
Abc Newsworld41 days ago
Peru Holds Tight Presidential Runoff Between Fujimori and Sánchez With 30% Undecided
Voters choose between conservative Keiko Fujimori and nationalist Roberto Sánchez on June 7, 2026, after neither secured 20 percent in April’s first round.
Washington Examinerpolitics41 days ago
Peru Heads to Presidential Runoff Between Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez in Tight Race
The candidates, who together received 29% of first-round votes, face a tight contest amid record political turnover and low turnout.
Al Jazeeraworld41 days ago
Peru Holds Presidential Runoff Between Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sanchez on June 7
Keiko Fujimori of the Fuerza Popular party faces Roberto Sanchez in Sunday's runoff. Recent polls show the candidates nearly tied after Fujimori led earlier in the campaign.
Al Jazeerapolitics42 days ago
Peru Holds Presidential Run-Off Between Fujimori and Sanchez on June 7
Peruvians vote Sunday in a run-off between right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori and left-wing candidate Roberto Sanchez. The contest follows an April 12 first round marked by delayed ballots and a month-long count.
science43 days ago
Genetics Study Narrows Upland Cotton Domestication to Yucatan 7,000–4,000 Years Ago, Revising Earlier Peruvian Hypothesis
A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences places the origin of the world's dominant cotton crop in Mexico's Yucatan peninsula rather than Peru.
yardbarker.comsports46 days ago
Daniel Marcos Released by UFC After 5-1 Run, Signs With PFL
Peruvian bantamweight Daniel Marcos, 33, has joined the PFL following his release from the UFC. The 18-1 fighter posted on Instagram about the move and addressed his departure.
riotimesonline.comfinance46 days ago
Lima Inflation Cools Below Forecasts in May
Consumer prices in Peru’s capital rose less than expected in May yet stayed above the central bank’s target range for a third consecutive month.
Al Jazeerapolitics48 days ago
Peruvians Protest Against Keiko Fujimori Eight Days Before Presidential Runoff
Demonstrators rallied in Peru's capital against the four-time candidate whose father served 16 years in prison for crimes against humanity. The protest took place on 31 May 2026.
yardbarker.comsports48 days ago
Daniel Marcos Released by UFC Following Submission Win Over Miles Johns
The 33-year-old Peruvian bantamweight posted an Instagram statement confirming his release. He went 5-1 with one no-contest during a three-year UFC tenure that began on Dana White’s Contender Series.
france24.compolitics53 days ago
Chile Tightens Border Measures After New President Takes Office
Chile began stricter entry checks and started building a border wall with Peru after President José Antonio Kast took office. The measures have made daily movement harder for migrants in the Peruvian border city of Tacna, though large-scale removals have not occurred.
Abc Newsworld55 days ago
Peru Catholic Officials Hold Ceremony Apologizing for Indigenous Land Loss
Peruvian Catholic leaders conducted a symbolic reparation event for an Indigenous community in northern Peru. The ceremony addressed past land dispossession linked to a dissolved Catholic group.
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Federal Appeals Court Allows Professor's Defamation Suit Against National Academy of Sciences to Proceed
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit ruled that a Peruvian archaeology professor can move forward with defamation claims after the National Academy of Sciences rescinded his membership. The court found the statements capable of defamatory meaning but sent the negligence…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld56 days ago
Archaeologists Find 600-Year-Old Citadel in Peruvian Jungle
Researchers uncovered a pre-Incan citadel estimated at 600 years old. The site contains human remains, tools, and ritual offerings.
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Le Mondeworld62 days ago
Left-wing candidate advances to Peru presidential runoff against Keiko Fujimori
Roberto Sanchez secured the second spot in Peru's June 7 presidential runoff after a month-long vote count. He defeated Rafael Lopez Aliaga by 21,210 votes.
eonline.comworld63 days ago
Matthew McConaughey Took 22-Day Trip to Peru Early in Career
The 56-year-old actor left Hollywood for South America shortly after rising to fame, living without electricity for the first 12 days of the trip under the name Mateo. McConaughey described the experience as reaffirming his sense of self separate from celebrity. @Independent repo…
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South China Morning Postworld63 days ago
Peru’s Roberto Sanchez to Face Keiko Fujimori in June Presidential Runoff
Official results released Friday after a month-long count showed leftist congressman Roberto Sanchez narrowly securing second place behind Keiko Fujimori in Peru’s first-round presidential vote on April 12. Sanchez will compete against Fujimori in the June runoff. The prolonged t…
riotimesonline.comfinance63 days ago
Peru Sets Runoff Election Between Rightwing and Leftwing Candidates
Peru will hold a presidential runoff election on June 7 between a rightwing candidate described as the daughter of a former autocrat and a leftist opponent. The race reflects deep political polarization in the country. The Financial Times reported on the contest pitting the two c…
riotimesonline.comfinance65 days ago
Credicorp Reported Higher First-Quarter Earnings
Credicorp is expected to report quarterly earnings of $7.26 per share on revenue of $1.75 billion when it releases results after the market close on May 14. The Lima, Peru-based company reported earnings of $6.06 per share on revenue of $1.52 billion in the year-ago quarter.
Bloombergworld65 days ago
Peru’s Elections Regulator Certifies Runoff Between Roberto Sánchez and Keiko Fujimori
Left-wing lawmaker Roberto Sánchez has secured enough votes to face conservative Keiko Fujimori in Peru’s presidential runoff, the elections regulator announced after weeks of reviewing disputed ballots. The regulator published final totals on Wednesday showing Sánchez cleared th…
France 24politics66 days ago
Keiko Fujimori Leads Peru Presidential Election First Round
Conservative Keiko Fujimori holds the lead in the first round of Peru's presidential election with leftist Roberto Sanchez in second place. Vote counting continues with the final result expected on May 15. The tally has been slowed by logistical failures and allegations of fraud.
nationalpost.comworld67 days ago
Peruvian Government Allows State Oil Firm Petroperu to Seek Private Loans
The Peruvian government on Monday authorized state-owned oil company Petroperu to take on private loans. The move aims to ease a liquidity crisis at the firm. @business reported the decision.
manilatimes.netscience68 days ago
Cacao of Excellence Program Creates Global Standard for Evaluating Cocoa Beans
A laboratory in Perugia, Italy, processes and tastes cacao from around the world using identical methods to highlight genetic differences in flavor. The program, started in 2009, now reaches several thousand producers daily and has helped farms in Thailand and Peru increase visib…
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Peru Opens Preliminary Investigation Into Former IDF Soldier
Peru's Attorney General’s Office has launched a preliminary criminal investigation into a former soldier from the Israel Defense Forces. The probe follows a complaint filed by the Hind Rajab Foundation alleging war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide in Gaza. The soldie…
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The Independentscience72 days ago
Andean Populations Show Genetic Adaptation to Potato-Rich Diet
Indigenous communities in the Andes domesticated potatoes between 6,000 and 10,000 years ago, leading to genetic changes that persist in their descendants. A new study found that Quechua speakers in Peru have an average of 10 copies of the AMY1 gene, which produces an enzyme that…
realclearworld.comworld72 days ago
Peruvian Presidential Candidate Rafael Lopez Aliaga Joins Lima March Calling for New Elections
Rafael Lopez Aliaga, a Peruvian ultra-conservative presidential candidate, marched with protesters through Lima and demanded new elections. He alleged irregularities in the 2026 vote. The protest occurred as Lopez Aliaga sought to challenge the election outcome.
koreatimes.co.krpolitics73 days ago
Thailand to Increase Oversight of Tourist Conduct After Public Incidents
Thailand said Wednesday it would tighten monitoring of tourist behavior following incidents of public sexual activity by foreigners. The prime minister’s office stated that such actions contradict the culture of Thailand and that violators would face prosecution. Officials are re…
Semaforworld73 days ago
Middle Powers Pursue Modest Trade Deals With India, Peru and EU Amid Ongoing Reliance on US and China
Australia signed trade agreements with India and Peru while Canada secured EU procurement concessions for its firms. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called for middle powers to unite during this year's Davos meetings. The moves come as nations seek to shield economies from U.…
АрміяInform / Wikimedia (CC BY 4.0)world77 days ago
Ukrainian Drones Strike Russian Oil Hub
Ukrainian drones targeted Russia's Tuapse port for the fourth time in 16 days, causing fires and environmental damage. Russian forces launched hundreds of drones at Ukraine, injuring civilians and damaging infrastructure. Officials in Peru are investigating a network trafficking…
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Al Jazeerapolitics77 days agoUpdated
Ukrainian Drones Strike Russian Port of Tuapse; Peru Investigates Alleged Recruitment of Citizens for Russia's War in Ukraine
Ukrainian forces struck Russia's Black Sea oil hub of Tuapse again, exacerbating environmental damage, amid a massive Russian drone assault on Ukraine. Peru launched an investigation into a network allegedly trafficking citizens to fight for Russia in Ukraine. Separately, Preside…
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Peru Schedules Presidential Run-Off for June 7 Amid US Fighter Jet Purchase
Peru is set to hold a presidential run-off election on June 7, as voters await the outcome of the initial vote. Separately, the country has made a multi-billion-dollar purchase of fighter jets from the United States. Al Jazeera's Mariana Sanchez reported on these developments.
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winnipegfreepress.comworld84 days ago
Peru Police Raid Former Election Chief's Home in Vote Count Probe
Peruvian police raided the home of the former head of the national election agency and other officials as part of an investigation into ballot shortages and delays in the April 12 presidential election. The ex-chief, Piero Corvetto, resigned earlier this week, denying wrongdoing.…
news.sky.comworld84 days ago
Peru Selects Lockheed Martin F-16s for Fleet Upgrade
Lockheed Martin stated it has secured a deal to sell 12 F-16 Block 70 aircraft to Peru, highlighting the jet's performance. However, Peru's interim president indicated the deal is on hold, while the US Embassy in Lima insists part of it has been signed. Senior officials in Lima r…
France 24world85 days ago
US Deports 15 South American Migrants to DR Congo After 27-Hour Flight
Fifteen migrants from Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru were deported from the United States to the Democratic Republic of Congo. They described enduring a 27-hour flight in handcuffs and shackles. The group shared their experiences with AFP on Wednesday, as reported by France 24.
theaviationist.comworld86 days ago
Peru Defers $3.5 Billion F-16 Purchase; Two Ministers Resign
Peru's interim President Jose Maria Balcazar announced the deferral of a decision on purchasing F-16 fighter jets from Lockheed Martin, leading to the resignations of the defense and foreign ministers. The U.S. ambassador to Peru expressed concerns over the delay. The decision co…
U.S. Navy / Wikimedia (Public domain)world86 days ago
Navy Secretary John Phelan Fired; Iran Seizes Ships in Strait of Hormuz; Virginia Approves Redistricting Plan
U.S. Navy Secretary John Phelan was dismissed on April 22, 2026, amid escalating tensions with Iran, which seized vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Virginia voters approved a redistricting measure on April 21, 2026, shifting congressional power toward Democrats. Other developments…
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Peruvian Presidential Candidate Pledges Mining Rule Overhaul Ahead of Runoff Election
A presidential candidate in Peru has pledged to overhaul mining rules as the runoff election approaches. The pledge targets changes to regulations in the mining sector, a key part of Peru's economy driven by copper exports. This occurs in the context of Peru's electoral system, w…
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dnaindia.comworld90 days ago
U.S. Issues Criticism of Peru After Cancellation of F-16 Jet Contract Ceremony
The U.S. issued criticism against Peru following the country's cancellation of a contract-signing ceremony for F-16 fighter jets. The deal involved $2 billion worth of aircraft from Lockheed Martin Corp. The events are recent as of April 18, 2026.
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