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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Peru - National Geographic
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Video: Rare Sandstorm Turns Southern Peru Skies Orange, Stuns Tourists - NDTVVideo: Rare Sandstorm Turns Southern Peru Skies Orange, Stuns Tourists  NDTV

Peru’s rare minerals can boost manufacture of e-vehicles, says envoy in Bengaluru - Times of IndiaPeru’s rare minerals can boost manufacture of e-vehicles, says envoy in Bengaluru  Times of India

India bets on speeding up FTA talks with EU, Peru, Chile to diversify exports from US - MoneycontrolIndia bets on speeding up FTA talks with EU, Peru, Chile to diversify exports from US  Moneycontrol

Peru Discovery: Lima uncovers a 1,000-year-old pre-Incan tomb with ancient artifacts. - Gulf NewsPeru Discovery: Lima uncovers a 1,000-year-old pre-Incan tomb with ancient artifacts.  Gulf News

Strong Winds Kick Up Dust Across Coastal Peru - MSNStrong Winds Kick Up Dust Across Coastal Peru  MSN

Tsunami warnings issued for China, Peru and Ecuador too after Russia earthquake | World News - Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesTsunami warnings issued for China, Peru and Ecuador too after Russia earthquake | World News - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

Tsunami warning: China, Peru, Ecuador on high alert after Russia quake - Mathrubhumi EnglishTsunami warning: China, Peru, Ecuador on high alert after Russia quake  Mathrubhumi English

Peru reopens 3,800-year-old Penico archaeological site for visitors - Al JazeeraPeru reopens 3,800-year-old Penico archaeological site for visitors  Al Jazeera

India Eyes EU, Peru, and Chile to Offset US Tariffs; Accelerates Trade Negotiations - Logistics InsiderIndia Eyes EU, Peru, and Chile to Offset US Tariffs; Accelerates Trade Negotiations  Logistics Insider

Sandstorm turns skies bright orange in Peru - BBCSandstorm turns skies bright orange in Peru  BBC

How a popular Peruvian soft drink went ‘toe-to-toe’ with Coca-Cola - Al JazeeraHow a popular Peruvian soft drink went ‘toe-to-toe’ with Coca-Cola  Al Jazeera

Sand and dust storm sweeps across southern Peru - Phys.orgSand and dust storm sweeps across southern Peru  Phys.org

Ruling ends Chile and Peru’s 10-year battle for pisco IP rights in India - Latin LawyerRuling ends Chile and Peru’s 10-year battle for pisco IP rights in India  Latin Lawyer

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

Peru mulls green light for $6 billion in mining projects - ReutersPeru mulls green light for $6 billion in mining projects  Reuters

How COYA Dubai’s Marques Tone is preserving Peru’s culinary soul - Caterer Middle EastHow COYA Dubai’s Marques Tone is preserving Peru’s culinary soul  Caterer Middle East

Peru Inflation Rate Remains Unchanged at May's 4-Month High - TradingViewPeru Inflation Rate Remains Unchanged at May's 4-Month High  TradingView

Peru celebrates 204th Independence Day in 2025: Strengthening ties with Thailand - Nation ThailandPeru celebrates 204th Independence Day in 2025: Strengthening ties with Thailand  Nation Thailand

Peru National Day - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Peru National Day  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Utility workers in Peru unearth pre-Incan tomb with 1,000-year-old remains - AP NewsUtility workers in Peru unearth pre-Incan tomb with 1,000-year-old remains  AP News

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

President Dina Boluarte slams court’s call to suspend Peru’s amnesty law - Al JazeeraPresident Dina Boluarte slams court’s call to suspend Peru’s amnesty law  Al Jazeera

Peru consumer prices rose 0.23% on month in July - TradingViewPeru consumer prices rose 0.23% on month in July  TradingView

‘Dramatic setback’: Will Peru’s new amnesty law put justice out of reach? - Al Jazeera‘Dramatic setback’: Will Peru’s new amnesty law put justice out of reach?  Al Jazeera

Bus crash in Peru kills at least 15 - DWBus crash in Peru kills at least 15  DW

Peru: Country Overview And US Relations – Analysis - Eurasia ReviewPeru: Country Overview And US Relations – Analysis  Eurasia Review

Pre-Incan tomb with 1,000-year-old remains unearthed in Peru - CBS NewsPre-Incan tomb with 1,000-year-old remains unearthed in Peru  CBS News

Archaeologists discover 3,500-year-old city in Peru - BBCArchaeologists discover 3,500-year-old city in Peru  BBC

Peru declares emergency, deploys army as violence surges in the capital - The HinduPeru declares emergency, deploys army as violence surges in the capital  The Hindu

Peru: Congress Undermines Fight against Organized Crime - Human Rights WatchPeru: Congress Undermines Fight against Organized Crime  Human Rights Watch

Romina zinc project in Peru hits 50% completion, Volcan targets 2Q26 startup - BNamericasRomina zinc project in Peru hits 50% completion, Volcan targets 2Q26 startup  BNamericas

SAAM Towage to expand green fleet with new tugboat duo for Chile and Peru - Offshore-Energy.bizSAAM Towage to expand green fleet with new tugboat duo for Chile and Peru  Offshore-Energy.biz

Peru: Sandstorm strikes southern region - France 24Peru: Sandstorm strikes southern region  France 24

New amnesty law for human rights abuses in Peru prompts fury, action - Al JazeeraNew amnesty law for human rights abuses in Peru prompts fury, action  Al Jazeera

Peru launches jumbo flying squid survey - Undercurrent NewsPeru launches jumbo flying squid survey  Undercurrent News

Strong Winds Kick Up Dust Across Coastal Peru - News18Strong Winds Kick Up Dust Across Coastal Peru  News18

Ep. 221: Pope Leo XIV, in Peru - The PillarEp. 221: Pope Leo XIV, in Peru  The Pillar

Peru sandstorm: Skyline turns dusty & orange as powerful sandstorm hits the country - WIONPeru sandstorm: Skyline turns dusty & orange as powerful sandstorm hits the country  WION

Gas Line Workers in Peru Stumble Upon 1,000-Year-Old Pre-Incan Tomb in Lima - Men's JournalGas Line Workers in Peru Stumble Upon 1,000-Year-Old Pre-Incan Tomb in Lima  Men's Journal

OECD Reviews of Health Systems: Peru 2025 - OECDOECD Reviews of Health Systems: Peru 2025  OECD

Archaeologists in Peru unveil 3,500-year-old city that linked coast and Andes - DD NewsArchaeologists in Peru unveil 3,500-year-old city that linked coast and Andes  DD News

News - Pre-Inca Temple Wall Uncovered in Peru - Archaeology MagazineNews - Pre-Inca Temple Wall Uncovered in Peru  Archaeology Magazine

2025 News items - Guatemala and Peru notify mutually agreed solution in agriculture dispute - World Trade Organization2025 News items - Guatemala and Peru notify mutually agreed solution in agriculture dispute  World Trade Organization

At least one person killed, several injured, after earthquake hits Peru - Al JazeeraAt least one person killed, several injured, after earthquake hits Peru  Al Jazeera

New tugs boost SAAM Towage’s Chile-Peru fleet - Port TechnologyNew tugs boost SAAM Towage’s Chile-Peru fleet  Port Technology

Peruvian Youth celebrate their faith with Pope Leo - Vatican NewsPeruvian Youth celebrate their faith with Pope Leo  Vatican News

Pre-Incan Tomb With 1,000-Year-Old Remains Uncovered in Peru - GreekReporter.comPre-Incan Tomb With 1,000-Year-Old Remains Uncovered in Peru  GreekReporter.com

4,000-year-old ancient city discovered in Peru - The Art Newspaper4,000-year-old ancient city discovered in Peru  The Art Newspaper

Peru - Country Economic Memorandum: Seizing Opportunities for Growth and Prosperity - World BankPeru - Country Economic Memorandum: Seizing Opportunities for Growth and Prosperity  World Bank

Peru wants free trade pact with India in 2025, trade minister says - Deccan HeraldPeru wants free trade pact with India in 2025, trade minister says  Deccan Herald

Peru's president doubles her salary despite record low approval rating - BBCPeru's president doubles her salary despite record low approval rating  BBC

Peru travel - Lonely PlanetPeru travel  Lonely Planet

Peru: Technical Assistance Report-Cybersecurity Strategy for the Financial Sector - International Monetary FundPeru: Technical Assistance Report-Cybersecurity Strategy for the Financial Sector  International Monetary Fund

Peru tsunami alert after 8.8 quake near Russia - thesun.myPeru tsunami alert after 8.8 quake near Russia  thesun.my

How I Maximized 5 Free Marriott Nights for Luxury Hotels in Peru - Upgraded PointsHow I Maximized 5 Free Marriott Nights for Luxury Hotels in Peru  Upgraded Points

Egypt, Peru, and Ecuador See Surge in Australian Tourism: Exploring New Destinations Beyond Europe - Travel And Tour WorldEgypt, Peru, and Ecuador See Surge in Australian Tourism: Exploring New Destinations Beyond Europe  Travel And Tour World

Bus traveling from Lima to Peru’s Amazon overturns on highway in the Andes, killing at least 18 - ABC NewsBus traveling from Lima to Peru’s Amazon overturns on highway in the Andes, killing at least 18  ABC News

Seeding gender empowerment: Women farmers in Peru contend with climate change - UN NewsSeeding gender empowerment: Women farmers in Peru contend with climate change  UN News

Peru study abroad helps students grow - University of North GeorgiaPeru study abroad helps students grow  University of North Georgia

Gustavo Adrianzén: Peru's PM quits ahead of no-confidence vote - BBCGustavo Adrianzén: Peru's PM quits ahead of no-confidence vote  BBC

The Viral Colors of the Andes Doomed Rainbow Mountain - Bloomberg.comThe Viral Colors of the Andes Doomed Rainbow Mountain  Bloomberg.com

Peru’s Illegal Mining Surges … and Destroys - Global Health NOWPeru’s Illegal Mining Surges … and Destroys  Global Health NOW

In Peru, criminal gangs are targeting schools in poor neighborhoods for extortion - NPRIn Peru, criminal gangs are targeting schools in poor neighborhoods for extortion  NPR

NASA, Peru Agree to Study Potential Sounding Rocket Campaign - NASA (.gov)NASA, Peru Agree to Study Potential Sounding Rocket Campaign  NASA (.gov)

Rapid geographic expansion of local dengue community transmission in Peru - PLOSRapid geographic expansion of local dengue community transmission in Peru  PLOS

Peru: New Law Threatens Free Speech, Trans Rights - Human Rights WatchPeru: New Law Threatens Free Speech, Trans Rights  Human Rights Watch

Peru arrests suspect in gold rush massacre - Al JazeeraPeru arrests suspect in gold rush massacre  Al Jazeera

Indigenous Wampis are ambushed in Peru after government backs out of anti-mining joint patrol - AP NewsIndigenous Wampis are ambushed in Peru after government backs out of anti-mining joint patrol  AP News

Peru: Veto ‘Anti-NGO’ Law - Human Rights WatchPeru: Veto ‘Anti-NGO’ Law  Human Rights Watch

Peru’s economy needs to unlock its green potential - Atlantic CouncilPeru’s economy needs to unlock its green potential  Atlantic Council

WT Students Explore New Cultures on Study Abroad Trip to Peru - Borger News-HeraldWT Students Explore New Cultures on Study Abroad Trip to Peru  Borger News-Herald

Archaeologists in Peru unveil 3,500-year-old city that linked coast and Andes - ReutersArchaeologists in Peru unveil 3,500-year-old city that linked coast and Andes  Reuters

Saab continues our technical transfer program with Peru - SaabSaab continues our technical transfer program with Peru  Saab

Miners lift blockades along Peru's key copper route, protest leader says - ReutersMiners lift blockades along Peru's key copper route, protest leader says  Reuters

Lima travel - Lonely PlanetLima travel  Lonely Planet

Pre-Incan tomb with 1,000-year-old remains unearthed in Peru - Ammon NewsPre-Incan tomb with 1,000-year-old remains unearthed in Peru  Ammon News

‘Scratch the earth, there’s gold!’: Small miners, big firms and armed gangs fight over Peru’s mineral wealth - theguardian.com‘Scratch the earth, there’s gold!’: Small miners, big firms and armed gangs fight over Peru’s mineral wealth  theguardian.com

Travel Warning: Canada Issues Advisory For Peru Following State Of Emergency In Lima And Callao - Travel And Tour WorldTravel Warning: Canada Issues Advisory For Peru Following State Of Emergency In Lima And Callao  Travel And Tour World

Peru's Roadmap to Develop and Operationalize Its Monitoring and Evaluation System for Adaptation - International Institute for Sustainable DevelopmentPeru's Roadmap to Develop and Operationalize Its Monitoring and Evaluation System for Adaptation  International Institute for Sustainable Development

Peru seizes record 4-ton mercury shipment in fight against illegal gold mining - AP NewsPeru seizes record 4-ton mercury shipment in fight against illegal gold mining  AP News

Colombian police arrest suspect in Peru mine workers' killings - BBCColombian police arrest suspect in Peru mine workers' killings  BBC

HIV and TB Overview: Peru - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)HIV and TB Overview: Peru  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)

Watch: Moment people flee church as earthquake interrupts mass in Peru - BBCWatch: Moment people flee church as earthquake interrupts mass in Peru  BBC

Peru is losing its battle against organised crime - The ConversationPeru is losing its battle against organised crime  The Conversation

Drone footage shows scale of deadly Peru landslide - BBCDrone footage shows scale of deadly Peru landslide  BBC

My experience as an international student from Peru - University of BirminghamMy experience as an international student from Peru  University of Birmingham

Curfew in Peru province after 13 mine workers killed - BBCCurfew in Peru province after 13 mine workers killed  BBC

Video: Woman Plunges Into Electrical Box During Sidewalk Blast In Peru - NDTVVideo: Woman Plunges Into Electrical Box During Sidewalk Blast In Peru  NDTV

Alpaca your bags for Peru: Delta launches first-ever SLC–Lima flight - Delta News HubAlpaca your bags for Peru: Delta launches first-ever SLC–Lima flight  Delta News Hub

In Peru, more than 300 women leaders rise as peacebuilders - Welcome to the United NationsIn Peru, more than 300 women leaders rise as peacebuilders  Welcome to the United Nations

Fears for human rights as Peru passes ‘simply brutal’ anti-NGO law - theguardian.comFears for human rights as Peru passes ‘simply brutal’ anti-NGO law  theguardian.com

Demonstration Alert: CONFEMIN Protests and Road Blockages (Ongoing) - U.S. Embassy in Peru (.gov)Demonstration Alert: CONFEMIN Protests and Road Blockages (Ongoing)  U.S. Embassy in Peru (.gov)

Peru’s ancient irrigation systems succeeded in turning deserts into farms because of the culture - without it, the systems failed - The ConversationPeru’s ancient irrigation systems succeeded in turning deserts into farms because of the culture - without it, the systems failed  The Conversation

The right to protest under threat: the situation in Peru - DejusticiaThe right to protest under threat: the situation in Peru  Dejusticia

Peru kidnapping leaves 13 dead in gold mine - BBCPeru kidnapping leaves 13 dead in gold mine  BBC

Avocados from Peru Donates 100,000 Avocados to the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank - Business WireAvocados from Peru Donates 100,000 Avocados to the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank  Business Wire

World Report 2025: Rights Trends in Peru - Human Rights WatchWorld Report 2025: Rights Trends in Peru  Human Rights Watch

'Avoid' Machu Picchu? Peru worries about the impact of mass tourism - Le Monde.fr'Avoid' Machu Picchu? Peru worries about the impact of mass tourism  Le Monde.fr

Peru shows progress in tackling neglected tropical diseases - Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)Peru shows progress in tackling neglected tropical diseases  Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

Case of mother who died during forced sterilisation in Peru to be heard in court - theguardian.comCase of mother who died during forced sterilisation in Peru to be heard in court  theguardian.com