Peru

Country Peru
Capital Lima
Continent South America
Currency Nuevo Sol(PEN)
Languages Spanish, Quechua & Aymara

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Ancient Peru was the seat of several prominent Andean civilizations, most notably that of the Incas whose empire was captured by the Spanish conquistadors in 1533. Peruvian independence was declared in 1821, and remaining Spanish forces defeated in 1824. After a dozen years of military rule, Peru returned to democratic leadership in 1980, but experienced economic problems and the growth of a violent insurgency. President Alberto FUJIMORI's election in 1990 ushered in a decade that saw a dramatic turnaround in the economy and significant progress in curtailing guerrilla activity. Nevertheless, the president's increasing reliance on authoritarian measures and an economic slump in the late 1990s generated mounting dissatisfaction with his regime, which led to his ouster in 2000. A caretaker government oversaw new elections in the spring of 2001, which ushered in Alejandro TOLEDO Manrique as the new head of government - Peru's first democratically elected president of Native American ethnicity. The presidential election of 2006 saw the return of Alan GARCIA Perez who, after a disappointing presidential term from 1985 to 1990, has overseen a robust macroeconomic performance.

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Peru - Wikipedia
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At This Peru Hotel, A Night In A Glass Pod Hanging 1,300 Feet Above Earth Costs Rs 42,700 For One - NDTVAt This Peru Hotel, A Night In A Glass Pod Hanging 1,300 Feet Above Earth Costs Rs 42,700 For One  NDTV

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Southern Copper says Tia Maria project in Peru is 23% complete - KITCOSouthern Copper says Tia Maria project in Peru is 23% complete  KITCO

Barcelona’s €8 million friendly in Peru in jeopardy due to AFE agreement – report - Barca UniversalBarcelona’s €8 million friendly in Peru in jeopardy due to AFE agreement – report  Barca Universal

Peru’s interim president declares state of emergency after weeks of anti-government protests - The GuardianPeru’s interim president declares state of emergency after weeks of anti-government protests  The Guardian

Peru’s Congress votes to remove President Boluarte as crime grips nation - Al JazeeraPeru’s Congress votes to remove President Boluarte as crime grips nation  Al Jazeera

Brazil and Peru are failing uncontacted peoples – and the Amazon’s future is at stake - The GuardianBrazil and Peru are failing uncontacted peoples – and the Amazon’s future is at stake  The Guardian

Statkraft sells transmission assets in Peru to Conelsur - Renewables NowStatkraft sells transmission assets in Peru to Conelsur  Renewables Now

How Argentina and Peru are taking aim at mercury - Home | GEFHow Argentina and Peru are taking aim at mercury  Home | GEF

Peru’s Pesquera Hayduk purchases anchovy-processing plant - SeafoodSourcePeru’s Pesquera Hayduk purchases anchovy-processing plant  SeafoodSource

Peru at a breaking point: How ten years of political chaos opened the door to organized crime - Atlantic CouncilPeru at a breaking point: How ten years of political chaos opened the door to organized crime  Atlantic Council

ECIJA launches TMT offering in Peru with ex-PPU partner hire - Latin LawyerECIJA launches TMT offering in Peru with ex-PPU partner hire  Latin Lawyer

Peru’s Democracy Is Collapsing Under a ‘Parliamentary Dictatorship’ - World Politics ReviewPeru’s Democracy Is Collapsing Under a ‘Parliamentary Dictatorship’  World Politics Review

Pragmatic Play extends partnership with DoradoBet through Smart Studio launch in Peru - YogonetPragmatic Play extends partnership with DoradoBet through Smart Studio launch in Peru  Yogonet

Explainer: What triggered Peru's Gen Z movement? - Mathrubhumi EnglishExplainer: What triggered Peru's Gen Z movement?  Mathrubhumi English

Peru Declares State of Emergency in Lima to Combat Surging Crime - MitKat Advisory Services Pvt LtdPeru Declares State of Emergency in Lima to Combat Surging Crime  MitKat Advisory Services Pvt Ltd

After Miami setback, Barça eyes a trip to Peru - Foot AfricaAfter Miami setback, Barça eyes a trip to Peru  Foot Africa

Peru's President refuses to resign after Gen Z protests leave at least 1 dead, 100 injured - The HinduPeru's President refuses to resign after Gen Z protests leave at least 1 dead, 100 injured  The Hindu

Deforestation in Peru - OECDDeforestation in Peru  OECD

Cement despatches in Peru rise by 10% in September 2025 - Global CementCement despatches in Peru rise by 10% in September 2025  Global Cement

Asparagus imports from Peru fall as Mexican cucumbers and strawberries rise - FreshPlazaAsparagus imports from Peru fall as Mexican cucumbers and strawberries rise  FreshPlaza

Travel Packages to Peru - Early Bird Deals by Travel Agency Book and Vamonos: Discover Machu Picchu and Beyond - openPR.comTravel Packages to Peru - Early Bird Deals by Travel Agency Book and Vamonos: Discover Machu Picchu and Beyond  openPR.com

Lima Selected to Host ACI World Assembly , Elevating Peru as a Key Tourism Destination - Travel And Tour WorldLima Selected to Host ACI World Assembly , Elevating Peru as a Key Tourism Destination  Travel And Tour World

State of emergency declared in Peru’s capital Lima amid protests - Al JazeeraState of emergency declared in Peru’s capital Lima amid protests  Al Jazeera

CT Interactive launches exclusive Treasure Amulet title with Palms Bet Peru - YogonetCT Interactive launches exclusive Treasure Amulet title with Palms Bet Peru  Yogonet

Peru solar capacity tops 900MW with new plant - BNamericasPeru solar capacity tops 900MW with new plant  BNamericas

‘We’ll march as many times as necessary’: Peru’s youth protesters defy state of emergency - The Guardian‘We’ll march as many times as necessary’: Peru’s youth protesters defy state of emergency  The Guardian

Georgia’s Vidalia onion season wraps up and transitions to Peru - FreshPlazaGeorgia’s Vidalia onion season wraps up and transitions to Peru  FreshPlaza

FC Barcelona wants to play a friendly match in Peru in Christmas, but clashes with the footballers' union - GamereactorFC Barcelona wants to play a friendly match in Peru in Christmas, but clashes with the footballers' union  Gamereactor

Peru’s Kallpa Generación starts operating 204 MW solar plant - pv magazine InternationalPeru’s Kallpa Generación starts operating 204 MW solar plant  pv magazine International

'Brothers in the forest' - the fight to protect an isolated Amazon tribe - BBC'Brothers in the forest' - the fight to protect an isolated Amazon tribe  BBC

Latin America: Looking For Silver Linings - Global Finance MagazineLatin America: Looking For Silver Linings  Global Finance Magazine

Samsung brings a taste of Peru to the Galaxy Z Flip 7 - SamMobileSamsung brings a taste of Peru to the Galaxy Z Flip 7  SamMobile

From Peru to Svalbard: Peruvian native chilli seeds travel to the "Ark at the End of the World" - HortidailyFrom Peru to Svalbard: Peruvian native chilli seeds travel to the "Ark at the End of the World"  Hortidaily

Women witness God’s purposes, plans on mission trip to Peru - International Mission Board - IMBWomen witness God’s purposes, plans on mission trip to Peru  International Mission Board - IMB

Resisting Fascisation: Peru’s Constitutional Struggle against Lawlessness - VerfassungsblogResisting Fascisation: Peru’s Constitutional Struggle against Lawlessness  Verfassungsblog

Video. Transport workers protest after driver’s murder in Peru - Euronews.comVideo. Transport workers protest after driver’s murder in Peru  Euronews.com

Peru pitches critical minerals to Indian firms, FTA likely by early 2026 - Business StandardPeru pitches critical minerals to Indian firms, FTA likely by early 2026  Business Standard

Rubio Talks With Peru's President Jerí - Mirage NewsRubio Talks With Peru's President Jerí  Mirage News

FC Barcelona wants to play a friendly match in Peru in Christmas, but clashes with the footballers' union - Gamereactor - beritasriwijaya.co.idFC Barcelona wants to play a friendly match in Peru in Christmas, but clashes with the footballers' union - Gamereactor  beritasriwijaya.co.id

Port of Power: Peru’s Chancay Port and the Geopolitics of Infrastructure in the U.S.-China Rivalry - The National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR)Port of Power: Peru’s Chancay Port and the Geopolitics of Infrastructure in the U.S.-China Rivalry  The National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR)

Peru's President Dina Boluarte removed from office amid soaring crime - BBCPeru's President Dina Boluarte removed from office amid soaring crime  BBC

OECD Economic Surveys: Peru 2025 - OECDOECD Economic Surveys: Peru 2025  OECD

Step away from Peru’s Inca Trail to these 5 lesser-known wonders - National GeographicStep away from Peru’s Inca Trail to these 5 lesser-known wonders  National Geographic

GTD to invest US$13 million in second phase of data center in Lurin, Peru - Data Center DynamicsGTD to invest US$13 million in second phase of data center in Lurin, Peru  Data Center Dynamics

Clashes between police and Gen Z protesters in Peru leave one dead - BBCClashes between police and Gen Z protesters in Peru leave one dead  BBC

DP World Delivers 400 Tons of Fresh Peruvian Blueberries to the U.S - Yahoo FinanceDP World Delivers 400 Tons of Fresh Peruvian Blueberries to the U.S  Yahoo Finance

Drone captures huge fire engulfing homes in Peru - BBCDrone captures huge fire engulfing homes in Peru  BBC

Peru lawmakers vote to oust president Dina Boluarte over crime crisis - The GuardianPeru lawmakers vote to oust president Dina Boluarte over crime crisis  The Guardian

Tanzania Joins Belize, Kenya, Indonesia, Peru, and Saudi Arabia in Elevated Travel Warnings as Canada Urges Caution for Fall Tourists Amid Growing Safety Concerns - Travel And Tour WorldTanzania Joins Belize, Kenya, Indonesia, Peru, and Saudi Arabia in Elevated Travel Warnings as Canada Urges Caution for Fall Tourists Amid Growing Safety Concerns  Travel And Tour World

Peru Construction Industry Report 2025: Output to Expand by 3.8% in Real Terms This Year, Supported by Investments in Mining, Public Spending in Energy Infrastructure, and Revenue from Copper and Gold - ResearchAndMarkets.com - The AI JournalPeru Construction Industry Report 2025: Output to Expand by 3.8% in Real Terms This Year, Supported by Investments in Mining, Public Spending in Energy Infrastructure, and Revenue from Copper and Gold - ResearchAndMarkets.com  The AI Journal

DIDWW Expands Phone Number Porting to Peru for Seamless VoIP - VoIP ReviewDIDWW Expands Phone Number Porting to Peru for Seamless VoIP  VoIP Review

South Korea’s Hyundai Rotem to Build $270M Tank Plant in Peru - The Defense PostSouth Korea’s Hyundai Rotem to Build $270M Tank Plant in Peru  The Defense Post

Pragmatic Play brings Smart Studio live casino tech to Peru with DoradoBet - tribuna.comPragmatic Play brings Smart Studio live casino tech to Peru with DoradoBet  tribuna.com

Peru to declare state of emergency after protests against new president leave one dead and dozens injured - The GuardianPeru to declare state of emergency after protests against new president leave one dead and dozens injured  The Guardian

Four questions (and expert answers) about Peru’s presidential impeachment and what’s next - Atlantic CouncilFour questions (and expert answers) about Peru’s presidential impeachment and what’s next  Atlantic Council

Watch: How two British women rowed from Peru to Australia - BBCWatch: How two British women rowed from Peru to Australia  BBC

Five investigative media outlets filed protective actions against international cooperation law in Peru - LatAm Journalism ReviewFive investigative media outlets filed protective actions against international cooperation law in Peru  LatAm Journalism Review

Protesters and police clash outside Peruvian Congress - BBCProtesters and police clash outside Peruvian Congress  BBC

Peru declares 30 days state of emergency in Lima after wave of violence - France 24Peru declares 30 days state of emergency in Lima after wave of violence  France 24

Peru - Welcome to the United NationsPeru  Welcome to the United Nations

Peru’s new president takes on ‘Generation Z’ unrest - Financial TimesPeru’s new president takes on ‘Generation Z’ unrest  Financial Times

Peru’s president Dina Boluarte impeached by lawmakers - Financial TimesPeru’s president Dina Boluarte impeached by lawmakers  Financial Times

Peru minister touts Saudi mining interest, Chevron offshore potential - ReutersPeru minister touts Saudi mining interest, Chevron offshore potential  Reuters

A closer look at Peru’s Amazon reveals new mining trends, deforestation - MongabayA closer look at Peru’s Amazon reveals new mining trends, deforestation  Mongabay

Peru declares emergency amid surge of violence and deploys the army in capital - NewsonairPeru declares emergency amid surge of violence and deploys the army in capital  Newsonair

HK Customs expands AEO network in South America with Peru validation visit - The Standard (HK)HK Customs expands AEO network in South America with Peru validation visit  The Standard (HK)

Maersk launches Integrated Packing and Cold Storage Hub to boost Peru’s fruit exports - MaerskMaersk launches Integrated Packing and Cold Storage Hub to boost Peru’s fruit exports  Maersk

Peru PM seeks 90-day legislative powers from Congress to tackle security issues - ReutersPeru PM seeks 90-day legislative powers from Congress to tackle security issues  Reuters

Dina Boluarte: Peru’s president is removed from office after string of scandals - CNNDina Boluarte: Peru’s president is removed from office after string of scandals  CNN

Barcelona in advanced talks over December friendly with Peru national team – report - Barca UniversalBarcelona in advanced talks over December friendly with Peru national team – report  Barca Universal

Peru's Jeri swears in top cabinet members - ReutersPeru's Jeri swears in top cabinet members  Reuters

Peru rallies, claims girls Class A soccer title - cnhi.comPeru rallies, claims girls Class A soccer title  cnhi.com

Peru Declares State of Emergency in Lima: Key Travel Safety Tips for Visitors - TravelPulsePeru Declares State of Emergency in Lima: Key Travel Safety Tips for Visitors  TravelPulse

Barcelona finalising plan to play match in Peru to make up for missed revenue after Miami clash against Villarreal cancelled - Goal.comBarcelona finalising plan to play match in Peru to make up for missed revenue after Miami clash against Villarreal cancelled  Goal.com

REACTION: Peru’s Congress Ousts Boluarte - Americas QuarterlyREACTION: Peru’s Congress Ousts Boluarte  Americas Quarterly

Peru swears in new president after Dina Boluarte’s impeachment - Al JazeeraPeru swears in new president after Dina Boluarte’s impeachment  Al Jazeera

Australian upstream group exits local acreage to focus on Peru - BNamericasAustralian upstream group exits local acreage to focus on Peru  BNamericas

The pulse of Peru’s youth threatens entrenched power - EL PAÍS EnglishThe pulse of Peru’s youth threatens entrenched power  EL PAÍS English

Xali Gold Pushes Forward On Pico Machay Project In Peru - FinimizeXali Gold Pushes Forward On Pico Machay Project In Peru  Finimize

Peru in Turmoil after President Boluarte ousted by Congress - Vatican NewsPeru in Turmoil after President Boluarte ousted by Congress  Vatican News

Viet Nam sends congratulatory message to Peruvian President - Nhan Dan OnlineViet Nam sends congratulatory message to Peruvian President  Nhan Dan Online

Peru Joins Denmark, South Africa, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Italy And More As UK Issues New Travel Advisory Amid Visa Restrictions, Entry Fees, And Safety Threats - Travel And Tour WorldPeru Joins Denmark, South Africa, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Italy And More As UK Issues New Travel Advisory Amid Visa Restrictions, Entry Fees, And Safety Threats  Travel And Tour World

Coppernico Metals Adds More Ground To Its Peru Project - FinimizeCoppernico Metals Adds More Ground To Its Peru Project  Finimize

Russia calls Peru power change internal matter, wishes new leader success - Anadolu AjansiRussia calls Peru power change internal matter, wishes new leader success  Anadolu Ajansi

News - Researchers Explore Possible Use of an Inca Structure in Central Peru - Archaeology MagazineNews - Researchers Explore Possible Use of an Inca Structure in Central Peru  Archaeology Magazine

From skepticism to success: How AI is helping teachers transform classrooms in Peru - Microsoft SourceFrom skepticism to success: How AI is helping teachers transform classrooms in Peru  Microsoft Source

Peru’s reliance on China weighs on fishery exports amid drop in fishmeal sales - Undercurrent NewsPeru’s reliance on China weighs on fishery exports amid drop in fishmeal sales  Undercurrent News

Peru’s Gen Z rallies against President Boluarte - Al JazeeraPeru’s Gen Z rallies against President Boluarte  Al Jazeera

Peruvian left-wing presidential candidate Guillermo Bermejo imprisoned and sentenced to 15 years - Peoples DispatchPeruvian left-wing presidential candidate Guillermo Bermejo imprisoned and sentenced to 15 years  Peoples Dispatch

Peru's Executive in Crisis: The Anti-Democratic Legacy of Fujimori's '93 Constitution - Black Agenda ReportPeru's Executive in Crisis: The Anti-Democratic Legacy of Fujimori's '93 Constitution  Black Agenda Report

Dust Engulfs Coastal Peru - NASA Earth Observatory (.gov)Dust Engulfs Coastal Peru  NASA Earth Observatory (.gov)

Lupaka Gold Seeks Payment of $67 Million Arbitration Award from Peru - TipRanksLupaka Gold Seeks Payment of $67 Million Arbitration Award from Peru  TipRanks

Barcelona planning friendly in Peru in December after missing out on Miami match - Barca BlaugranesBarcelona planning friendly in Peru in December after missing out on Miami match  Barca Blaugranes

TN is uniquely positioned to gain from the India-Peru FTA - Times of IndiaTN is uniquely positioned to gain from the India-Peru FTA  Times of India

Peru considers stripping protections for Indigenous people and their territories - MongabayPeru considers stripping protections for Indigenous people and their territories  Mongabay

Lima Turns Purple: The Procession of the Lord of Miracles Returns to the Heart of Peru - LatinAmerican PostLima Turns Purple: The Procession of the Lord of Miracles Returns to the Heart of Peru  LatinAmerican Post

After Miami setback, Barça eyes a trip to Peru - YahooAfter Miami setback, Barça eyes a trip to Peru  Yahoo

President Boluarte Impeached, but Peru’s Crisis Runs Deeper - Council on Foreign RelationsPresident Boluarte Impeached, but Peru’s Crisis Runs Deeper  Council on Foreign Relations

Peru anticipates increasing asparagus exports to the U.S. by 15 percent - FreshPlazaPeru anticipates increasing asparagus exports to the U.S. by 15 percent  FreshPlaza