Peru

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.

22. maaliskuuta 2026 Raportoinut AI

Francisca Vargas, from Universidad Diego Portales' migrant clinic, slams the Kast government's Escudo Fronterizo plan trench on the Peru border as costly and ineffective, amid fiscal constraints, urging better migration policies instead.

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.

14. tammikuuta 2026 Raportoinut AI

Bybit, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange, has integrated its Bybit Pay service with Peru's leading digital wallets, Yape and Plin. This move allows millions of users to make crypto-backed payments using familiar QR codes and phone-number transfers. The expansion highlights growing digital payment adoption in Latin America.

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.

08. marraskuuta 2025 Raportoinut AI

Peru's government has announced it will delay its decision on safe passage for former Prime Minister Betssy Chávez to travel to Mexico, where she was granted political asylum. Instead, it will prioritize reforms to international asylum standards at the OAS. This comes amid diplomatic tensions between Peru and Mexico following the breakdown of relations.