Peru

Peru has begun excavation works on its side of the border with Chile, near the Santa Rosa complex in Tacna. Regional authorities insist it is a project to organize heavy truck traffic. This comes amid Chile's border hardening measures.

March 25, 2026 Reported by AI

Scientists in Brazil and Peru are using machine learning for early outbreak predictions and Wolbachia-infected mosquitoes to curb dengue fever, amid rising cases fueled by climate change. In Lima, a 2024 epidemic overwhelmed hospitals, prompting adaptations now informing regional strategies. These efforts offer models as subtropical U.S. areas report local transmissions.

The partner of Miguel Trauco, one of the Alianza Lima players accused of sexual abuse, has made a drastic decision. A 22-year-old Argentine woman filed the complaint against Trauco, Carlos Zambrano, and Sergio Peña. Peña broke his silence by posting a statement on social media.

January 14, 2026 Reported by AI

In Peru's Sacred Valley of Cusco, Quechua farmers like Ruth Flores advance agroecological production to support their families, yet face barriers in accessing markets and fair prices. Through the Provincial Association of Agroecological Producers of Calca (Appac), they demand municipal aid for transport, storage, and healthy eating campaigns. Experts emphasize the need for state investment to tackle rural poverty and foster sustainable development.

Researchers from the University of Sydney have proposed that the ancient Monte Sierpe site in Peru's Pisco Valley, known as the Band of Holes, served as a pre-Inca marketplace before being repurposed by the Inca Empire for accounting. Using drone mapping and soil analysis, the team uncovered evidence of trade and numerical patterns resembling Inca khipu devices. The findings, published on November 10, 2025, in Antiquity, suggest the site facilitated barter and tribute collection.

November 09, 2025 Reported by AI

Karla Ornelas, the chargé d'affaires of the Mexican Embassy in Peru, left the Andean country on orders from the Peruvian government following the break in diplomatic relations. The move stems from Mexico granting asylum to former minister Betssy Chávez, who is on trial for the failed 2022 coup attempt. Peru also declared President Claudia Sheinbaum persona non grata.