Peru Bets on Tourism Law to Spur Jobs and Investment Amid Slow Growth

Peru’s government has introduced a new tourism law to help the country’s economy grow and create more jobs. The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism says tourism made up 2.5% of Peru’s economy in 2023. Officials want this to grow to 3.7% by 2026. They …

Meet George Ryan, the Tipperary Don Quixote in 18th century Peru

Analysis: The Tipperaryman's adventures as a grandee at large in South America involved everything from coca collection to debt collecting This article is now available above as a Brainstorm podcast. You can subscribe to the Brainstorm podcast through …

Amatic Industries Showcased its Latest Innovations at Peru Gaming Show 2025

Reading Time: < 1 minute  Amatic has made a remarkable comeback at this year’s Peru Gaming Show, which took place on June 18–19. The company has showcased its latest innovations at the show. Visitors showed great enthusiasm not only for Amatic’s CXs30 …

National Geographic Photographer Dies on Mountain in Peru

Mount Artesonraju, a perilous 6,000-metre peak in the Peruvian Andes, claimed the lives of three climbers, including National Geographic photographer Edson Vandeira, 36, this month. Vandeira, a Brazilian living in Peru, and Peruvian mountaineers Efraín …

Peru Vizcarra

Former President Martin Vizcarra, who is under investigation for corruption during his administration, talks with his lawyer Erwin Siccha, during a break of a court hearing to decide if he will be held in pre-trial detention, in Lima, Peru, Thursday, June …

Japanese climber dies on Peru’s highest peak, another rescued

SAO PAULO—A veteran Japanese mountain climber was declared dead in an accident atop Mount Huascaran, Peru’s highest peak, while her partner has been confirmed safe. Chiaki Inada, 40, a doctor, became unable to move due to suspected hypothermia near the …

Peru: Renowned Peruvian theater, film, and television actor Oscar Carrillo passes away

"We are saddened to announce the passing of Oscar Carrillo Vertiz, a prominent Peruvian actor of theater, film, and television, whose career left an invaluable mark on the country's performing arts," the government agency stated on social …

Peru eyes closer ties with Guyana; embassy opening on the horizon

Winning Powerball ticket worth $50,000 sold in Peru

Hoosier Lottery Powerball tickets should be checked carefully as one entry matched four out of five numbers and the Powerball in Wednesday night’s drawing. The $50,000 winning ticket was purchased at Peru Pantry at 286 W. Main St. in Peru. × Javascript is …

Japanese climber dies on Peru's highest peak

Sao Paulo – A Japanese climber has died on Huascaran, the highest peak of Peru, a group to which she belongs said Thursday. Chiaki Inada, a 40-year-old doctor, became unable to move due to poor health apparently caused by hypothermia near the summit of the …