Peru
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.
Brazil’s neighbors wary of environmental impact of a Bolsonaro victory
A state-owned company from China is building a massive commercial port in Peru
Peruvian filmmaker Melina León boosts Peru’s film industry with strong female leads
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.
First group of Afghans who helped American troops are flown to the US
The first group of Afghans who've helped American forces has arrived for resettlement in the United States. And, Mexico plans to hold its first referendum on Sunday to determine if the past five former presidents can be put on trial for corruption while they were in office. Also, President Joe Biden and major carmakers are negotiating a pledge to make electric at least 40% of all cars and SUVs sold in 2030.
UNESCO adds an ancient Peruvian solar observatory to its World Heritage Sites
Iván Ghezzi, an archeologist and the director of the Chankillo project that was awarded the honor, discusses how the centuries-old system operated, and how it's still precise to this day.
Ariel Henry announced as new prime minister of Haiti
Top of The World: Haiti announced a new government on Monday with Ariel Henry as the country’s new prime minister. And, Pedro Castillo has been declared the new president-elect of Peru. Also, a study shows that India’s COVID-19 death toll could be 10 times higher than the official count.
'Formal solution' reached over Ever Given container ship in the Suez Canal
Egypt agrees to a deal to release the impounded Ever Given container ship blocking the Suez Canal. And, a ransomware attack has affected hundreds of companies worldwide. Plus, supporters of former South African President Jacob Zuma have surrounded his home as a human shield to prevent his arrest.
Peru’s likely next president is popular with Indigenous voters. It’s made him a target for hate speech.
Peru’s closely contested presidential election exposes a long-standing but rarely acknowledged problem in the country — a legacy of marginalizing Indigenous people, who account for more than 26% of the population.