America Peru An oil spill off northern Peru is threatening marine biodiversity near the Tropical Sea Reserve of Grau; cleanup efforts are facing criticism as the spill spreads, raising concerns for one of the world’s richest marine ecosystems
America Peru A debate on extending the death penalty to child rapists was proposed by President Dina Boluarte following the murder of a 12-year-old girl in Lima, although the death penalty is restricted to wartime treason under the country’s laws
America Peru Spanish CETMAR started a new project in Peru to contribute to the adaptation to climate change of small-scale fisheries in the area of Piura through a strategy focused on diversifying the sector; the first two expert are assessing the marketing approach
America Peru Peru won 3 World Travel Awards, including "Best Culinary Destination," "Best Cultural Destination," and recognition of Machu Picchu as the "World’s Best Tourist Attraction”
America Peru NASA and Peru's CONIDA signed a memorandum of understanding to explore a potential multi-year campaign for launching low-cost sounding rockets from Peru, aiming to enhance scientific research, technology testing, and international collaboration
America Peru A recent oil spill in the Pastaza River affected 11 indigenous communities and occurred in an area already impacted by 69 sites of environmental damage from previous oil activities, highlighting long-standing issues of inadequate remediation
America Peru NASA has selected Peru’s El Pato Air Base in Talara, Piura, as the location for South America’s largest spaceport; the decision hinges on Peru's proximity to the equator, allowing rockets to gain more velocity with less fuel
America Peru Archaeologists in Peru uncovered a decorated throne room and murals in the ancient Moche site of Pañamarca, suggesting a powerful woman may have ruled there over 1.300 years ago, challenging the long-held view of Indigenous Moche society as male-dominated
America Peru In the first eight months of 2024, Peru set a new record in avocado exports, shipping 539.313 tons worth US$1,129 billion, making it the highest value yet recorded
America Peru The minimum pension for retirees under Peru's National Pension System will increase by 20% starting in January 2025
America Peru A state of emergency in the regions of Amazonas, San Martín, and Ucayali has been declared to aid efforts in controlling the forest fires ravaging these Amazonian areas
America Peru 37 Indigenous land titles were granted in Peru in record time through a collaboration between NGOs and the government, using an innovative, low-cost process; this method significantly reduces deforestation and strengthens Indigenous rights
America Peru The water of the Santa and Tablachaca rivers has been declared unfit for human consumption due to high levels of iron, arsenic, and manganese, which have been linked to illegal mining activities