The state of emergency in northern Peru has been extended for 60 days; the measure, that restricts constitutional rights like freedom of movement and assembly, was imposed to support officials working to curb organized crime and restore internal order

The expansion of agribusiness in Peru’s Amazon is driving deforestation, land conflicts, and environmental damage, with companies exploiting legal loopholes to acquire land, often displacing indigenous communities

Indigenous communities near Manu National Park are being trained as eco-guards using technology like EarthRanger to monitor deforestation, coca cultivation, and invasions, aiming to protect their forests and the park’s biodiversity facing rising threats

Former President Pedro Castillo will stand trial starting 4 March for rebellion and abuse of authority over his failed 2022 attempt to dissolve Congress; currently serving 18 months of pretrial detention, he faces a potential 34-year sentence while

UNESCO Peru and the Ministry of Culture are collaborating with the Checca Pupuja Indigenous community in Puno to preserve and transmit traditional ceramic knowledge, involving youth workshops and showcasing works at the Virgen de la Candelaria Festival