Peru's state of emergency in the Puno region has been extended for 30 days, with armed forces aiding to maintain order amid ongoing protests against designated President Dina Boluarte and Congress, as concerns persist over human rights and police violence

The sending of remittances from Peru surged by 126% in the first quarter of 2024, attributed to Peruvian youths investing in education abroad and the international expansion of companies, marking a strong integration of the country into the global economy

President Dina Boluarte is under investigation for allegedly possessing a dozen expensive watches, possibly including Rolex models, without declaring them in her asset reports, leading to a controversial raid on her residence and the government palace

Ecuador Armed Forces destroyed a clandestine bridge used for smuggling on the Peruvian border, seizing 2.500 liters of fuel, highlighting the lucrative illegal fuel trade in the Ecuador-Peru border areas and also eliminating over 10.000 coca plants found