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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Is this desert in southern Peru Latin America’s next clean energy hub? - Dialogue EarthIs this desert in southern Peru Latin America’s next clean energy hub?  Dialogue Earth

VERÓNICA HUACASI, NEW RECORD FOR PERU AND GOLD IN THE 3,000M - Panam SportsVERÓNICA HUACASI, NEW RECORD FOR PERU AND GOLD IN THE 3,000M  Panam Sports

Boluarte amnesties hundreds of Peru security forces implicated in human rights abuses - Peoples DispatchBoluarte amnesties hundreds of Peru security forces implicated in human rights abuses  Peoples Dispatch

Rewriting Peru’s vertical gastronomy through Japanese lens - Hürriyet Daily NewsRewriting Peru’s vertical gastronomy through Japanese lens  Hürriyet Daily News

Colombia: Peru Declares the President of Colombia ‘Persona Non Grata’ - WIONColombia: Peru Declares the President of Colombia ‘Persona Non Grata’  WION

Peru Economy Grows for 6th Straight Quarter - TradingViewPeru Economy Grows for 6th Straight Quarter  TradingView

Peru's Tinajani is a tented canyon retreat with private hot tubs - GlobetrenderPeru's Tinajani is a tented canyon retreat with private hot tubs  Globetrender

Peru’s Constitutional Court pauses probes into President Dina Boluarte - Al JazeeraPeru’s Constitutional Court pauses probes into President Dina Boluarte  Al Jazeera

Peru’s Romero sells LatAm petrol group Primax to UNO in Honduras - Latin LawyerPeru’s Romero sells LatAm petrol group Primax to UNO in Honduras  Latin Lawyer

How Brazil Might Suffer with Peru, Venezuela, Mexico, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Belize, and Bolivia with Surging Travel Advisory in 2026 - Travel And Tour WorldHow Brazil Might Suffer with Peru, Venezuela, Mexico, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Belize, and Bolivia with Surging Travel Advisory in 2026  Travel And Tour World

Paddington street dog from Peru comes to new Cambridge home - BBCPaddington street dog from Peru comes to new Cambridge home  BBC

CAF-AM participated in key meetings of APEC 2024 Forum in Peru - CAF -banco de desarrollo de América LatinaCAF-AM participated in key meetings of APEC 2024 Forum in Peru  CAF -banco de desarrollo de América Latina

Peru enacts amnesty for military and police accused of human rights abuses - The GuardianPeru enacts amnesty for military and police accused of human rights abuses  The Guardian

Peru: Amnesty Bill Signed into Law - Human Rights WatchPeru: Amnesty Bill Signed into Law  Human Rights Watch

India Strengthens Latin America Ties With High-Level Visits To Colombia, Peru - StratNews GlobalIndia Strengthens Latin America Ties With High-Level Visits To Colombia, Peru  StratNews Global

New Peru tourist route honours Pope Leo XIV - The Catholic RegisterNew Peru tourist route honours Pope Leo XIV  The Catholic Register

Peru issues call for new operator at mature offshore block - Upstream OnlinePeru issues call for new operator at mature offshore block  Upstream Online

Egypt gains access to Peru for strawberry seedlings - FreshPlazaEgypt gains access to Peru for strawberry seedlings  FreshPlaza

Peru president signs amnesty law for police and soldiers accused of atrocities - BBCPeru president signs amnesty law for police and soldiers accused of atrocities  BBC

The village in Peru that lives in the dark next to a massive solar plant - BBCThe village in Peru that lives in the dark next to a massive solar plant  BBC

Peru pushes for regulatory change to unblock US$88bn in investments - BNamericasPeru pushes for regulatory change to unblock US$88bn in investments  BNamericas

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

Husband of California woman found dead in forest fled to Peru, authorities say - ABC NewsHusband of California woman found dead in forest fled to Peru, authorities say  ABC News

8 tips for enjoying Peru on a budget - Lonely Planet8 tips for enjoying Peru on a budget  Lonely Planet

Peru’s former PM Betssy Chávez has launched a hunger strike in prison - Peoples DispatchPeru’s former PM Betssy Chávez has launched a hunger strike in prison  Peoples Dispatch

Peru: New law rewards those responsible for crimes against humanity with impunity - Amnesty InternationalPeru: New law rewards those responsible for crimes against humanity with impunity  Amnesty International

Peru power watch: Project permitting, distribution spend, off-grid concession - BNamericasPeru power watch: Project permitting, distribution spend, off-grid concession  BNamericas

Peru's 'alien mummies' mystery deepens: Scientists say they’re human…but not entirely - All you need to know - WIONPeru's 'alien mummies' mystery deepens: Scientists say they’re human…but not entirely - All you need to know  WION

Katari Hotels Peru Sets a New Benchmark in Hotel Operations with the Cloud - Hospitality NetKatari Hotels Peru Sets a New Benchmark in Hotel Operations with the Cloud  Hospitality Net

‘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

Peru’s glaciers vanish: Water crisis looms in the Andes - CGTN AmericaPeru’s glaciers vanish: Water crisis looms in the Andes  CGTN America

Mexico Joins Spain, Germany, South Africa, Peru, Ecuador and More as Canada Issues Level 2 Travel Advisory for Summer and Fall 2025, Here’s Everything You Need to Know - Travel And Tour WorldMexico Joins Spain, Germany, South Africa, Peru, Ecuador and More as Canada Issues Level 2 Travel Advisory for Summer and Fall 2025, Here’s Everything You Need to Know  Travel And Tour World

India dispatches 32 tonnes of humanitarian assistance to Peru: MEA - Tribune IndiaIndia dispatches 32 tonnes of humanitarian assistance to Peru: MEA  Tribune India

Former Peru President Ollanta Humala Sentenced to 15 Years for Money Laundering - NewsonairFormer Peru President Ollanta Humala Sentenced to 15 Years for Money Laundering  Newsonair

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's gold exports to China through June overtake all 2024 - ReutersPeru's gold exports to China through June overtake all 2024  Reuters

Residents of a remote island disputed by Colombia hope their Peruvian government won't forget them - AP NewsResidents of a remote island disputed by Colombia hope their Peruvian government won't forget them  AP News

Argentina and Peru lead Latin America’s growth in 2025 - IntelliNewsArgentina and Peru lead Latin America’s growth in 2025  IntelliNews

Peru: 2025 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; and Staff Report - International Monetary FundPeru: 2025 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; and Staff Report  International Monetary Fund

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

Pakistan men, women enjoy 'amazing day' at LATAM Cup - NHL.comPakistan men, women enjoy 'amazing day' at LATAM Cup  NHL.com

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

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

Cosmo's Gripit XT gets extreme desert debut in Peru - Tire BusinessCosmo's Gripit XT gets extreme desert debut in Peru  Tire Business

GoldMining finds antimony kicker at Crucero in Peru - Mining.comGoldMining finds antimony kicker at Crucero in Peru  Mining.com

Peru is the Latam’s top gold miner - IntelliNewsPeru is the Latam’s top gold miner  IntelliNews

Bharatnatyam at Peru's Independence Day celebration in Delhi - The Times of IndiaBharatnatyam at Peru's Independence Day celebration in Delhi  The Times of India

Peru no longer has any former presidents free of legal accusations - upi.comPeru no longer has any former presidents free of legal accusations  upi.com

Delegation of PC(USA) leaders travels to Peru - Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)Delegation of PC(USA) leaders travels to Peru  Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

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

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

Peru must enhance protection for prosecutors and judges against potential political interference, says OECD Working Group on Bribery following High-Level Mission in Lima - OECDPeru must enhance protection for prosecutors and judges against potential political interference, says OECD Working Group on Bribery following High-Level Mission in Lima  OECD

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

I hiked the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu — 20 hiking essentials I packed to travel Peru's Amazon and the Andes - Yahoo Lifestyle CanadaI hiked the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu — 20 hiking essentials I packed to travel Peru's Amazon and the Andes  Yahoo Lifestyle Canada

Peru Danper projects 15,000–17,000 tons of blueberries - FreshPlazaPeru Danper projects 15,000–17,000 tons of blueberries  FreshPlaza

Impact of US funding freeze on HIV programmes in Peru - UNAIDSImpact of US funding freeze on HIV programmes in Peru  UNAIDS

Sabancaya Volcano (Peru) Activity Update Aug 22, 2025 - Unrest - VolcanoDiscoverySabancaya Volcano (Peru) Activity Update Aug 22, 2025 - Unrest  VolcanoDiscovery

Husband of woman found dead in Angeles National Forest may have fled to Peru, officials say - NBC NewsHusband of woman found dead in Angeles National Forest may have fled to Peru, officials say  NBC News

18 people dead after Peru bus accident - CNN18 people dead after Peru bus accident  CNN

Governments of Colombia and Peru exploit border dispute to promote national chauvinism - World Socialist Web SiteGovernments of Colombia and Peru exploit border dispute to promote national chauvinism  World Socialist Web Site

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

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

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 hopes to attract investment with tax cuts and sustain agro-export boom, minister says - ReutersPeru hopes to attract investment with tax cuts and sustain agro-export boom, minister says  Reuters

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

New Route on Second-Highest Peak in Peru - Explorersweb »New Route on Second-Highest Peak in Peru  Explorersweb »

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

Human population history on the North Coast of peru from Y chromosomes and mitogenomes - NatureHuman population history on the North Coast of peru from Y chromosomes and mitogenomes  Nature

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

Colombia And Peru Face a Living, Moving Amazon Border That Won’t Hold - LatinAmerican PostColombia And Peru Face a Living, Moving Amazon Border That Won’t Hold  LatinAmerican Post

Missing Calif. Woman Is Found Dead in Forest — Husband Flees to Peru as Chilling Dragging Footage Surfaces - People.comMissing Calif. Woman Is Found Dead in Forest — Husband Flees to Peru as Chilling Dragging Footage Surfaces  People.com

Chile shines in Austevoll Seafood’s weak Q2 as Peru, salmon struggle - Undercurrent NewsChile shines in Austevoll Seafood’s weak Q2 as Peru, salmon struggle  Undercurrent News

Vizcarra becomes latest ex-president imprisoned in Peru - ReutersVizcarra becomes latest ex-president imprisoned in Peru  Reuters

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

Peru’s PROVID projects a 4 percent table grape volume increase - FreshFruitPortal.comPeru’s PROVID projects a 4 percent table grape volume increase  FreshFruitPortal.com

IBTM Americas 2025 Turns out to be grand success as Dominican Republic, Mexico, United States, Turkey, and Peru Lead the Way as Key Exhibitors in Mexico City - Travel And Tour WorldIBTM Americas 2025 Turns out to be grand success as Dominican Republic, Mexico, United States, Turkey, and Peru Lead the Way as Key Exhibitors in Mexico City  Travel And Tour World

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

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

Baroness Chapman’s visit drives an exciting chapter in UK–Peru Cooperation - GOV.UKBaroness Chapman’s visit drives an exciting chapter in UK–Peru Cooperation  GOV.UK

Merchandise exports gain steam in June - FocusEconomicsMerchandise exports gain steam in June  FocusEconomics

The Peruvian military’s partnership with Israeli arms manufacturer signals deepening complicity in the Gaza genocide - MondoweissThe Peruvian military’s partnership with Israeli arms manufacturer signals deepening complicity in the Gaza genocide  Mondoweiss

Video Husband flees to Peru after wife found dead, California police say - ABC NewsVideo Husband flees to Peru after wife found dead, California police say  ABC News

Archaeologists Uncover “Extraordinary” 3,000-Year-Old Mural in Peru - HyperallergicArchaeologists Uncover “Extraordinary” 3,000-Year-Old Mural in Peru  Hyperallergic

Congress in Cahoots: How Peru’s Legislature Is Allowing Organized Crime to Thrive | HRW - Human Rights WatchCongress in Cahoots: How Peru’s Legislature Is Allowing Organized Crime to Thrive | HRW  Human Rights Watch

PHOTO ESSAY: Life on Santa Rosa Island, a meeting point of three nations along the Amazon River - AP NewsPHOTO ESSAY: Life on Santa Rosa Island, a meeting point of three nations along the Amazon River  AP News

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

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

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

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

From Utah to Peru: UVU Water Scientists Lead Fight Against Contamination - GlobeNewswireFrom Utah to Peru: UVU Water Scientists Lead Fight Against Contamination  GlobeNewswire

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

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

Mystery of Peru's three-fingered 'alien mummies' finally 'solved' by scientists - The MirrorMystery of Peru's three-fingered 'alien mummies' finally 'solved' by scientists  The Mirror

Bitcoin Circular Economies And A Bridge Between Las Vegas And Peru - Bitcoin MagazineBitcoin Circular Economies And A Bridge Between Las Vegas And Peru  Bitcoin Magazine

Peru's president affirms sovereignty of Amazon River island as tensions with Colombia escalate - AP NewsPeru's president affirms sovereignty of Amazon River island as tensions with Colombia escalate  AP News

Lima travel - Lonely PlanetLima travel  Lonely Planet

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

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

Explosion in high-crime area in northern Peru injures 10 people and damages 25 homes - AP NewsExplosion in high-crime area in northern Peru injures 10 people and damages 25 homes  AP News