Peru
The illegal trade of shark fin is thriving in South America
Peru is the world's largest exporter of shark fins, according to the marine protection organization Oceana. The catches are usually sent to Asia, where shark fin soup is a delicacy that can cost about $200 a bowl. This lucrative trade is threatening species of sharks off the coasts of Peru and neighboring Ecuador.
New banking services tackle barriers faced by migrants
As Title 42 ends, more migrants from South America are crossing the Darién jungle en route to US
'We are worried': Melting glaciers lead to dangerous overflow in this Peruvian lake
'Our people have always struggled:' Peru's Indigenous groups aim for more power in Congress
Protests across Peru are keeping tourists away from the country’s top travel destinations
The Peruvian city of Cuzco is usually teeming with visitors, but because of ongoing protests, only 4% of its hotel rooms were occupied last month. Many residents say the situation has become critical.
Peru protests reveal ethnic and regional divides
More than 50 people have been killed in southern Peru in protests that broke out in December, and have resulted in street battles between police forces and largely Indigenous groups of protesters who have fought back with rocks, slingshots and homemade rockets.
Brazil’s neighbors wary of environmental impact of a Bolsonaro victory
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro has promised to continue facilitating mining and agro industry in Brazil’s portion of the Amazon if he wins another four-year term. But destruction of the Amazon affects the air quality and jeopardizes the water supply in neighboring countries.
A state-owned company from China is building a massive commercial port in Peru
Experts say the port will be a new milestone for shipping trade between China and Latin America. But many people in the town of Chancay, where the port will be located, are not happy about it and say their lives will be changed forever.
Peruvian filmmaker Melina León boosts Peru’s film industry with strong female leads
With Peru's current political upheaval as a backdrop, award-winning filmmaker Melina León is developing new projects. Her latest feature film will tell the difficult story of a young Indigenous woman living with epilepsy.
Afro-Andean Funk duo unites cultures through music
The New York-based duo makes music about a wide variety of themes but often come back to songs about Peruvian shamanism.
Peru’s avocado ‘green-gold’ rush loses some shine
After years of getting high prices for their fruit, Peruvian growers and exporters have seen the prices fall dramatically this season.
'I survived a green hell': More Venezuelans are crossing the dangerous Darién Gap
A growing number of people from Venezuela have been making the risky crossing through the Darién Gap in recent weeks. Jose Loya decided to make the difficult trek, citing xenophobia and discrimination as some of the main reasons why he chose to leave Peru, where he was living with his wife and child.
EU officials accuse Belarus of creating a new migrant crisis
The EU accuses Belarus of trying to create a new migrant crisis in Europe. Also, Ethiopian authorities detain more than 70 drivers working for the United Nations by delivering aid. And, nearly 200 nations compose a draft of the Glasgow agreement at the COP26 climate conference.
UN warning of Taliban actions and impending humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan
Top of The World: The Taliban are increasingly under scrutiny over their promises of a different governance. And, North Korean officials said the country had successfully tested long-range cruise missiles over the weekend. Also, Peruvian officials are debating what to do with the body of Abimael Guzmán, the leader of the brutal Shining Path insurgency who died on Saturday.