Which is deadlier to humans in Peru: the Bothrops pit viper or the venomous Trumpapillar? By Rick Vecchio ✐ Peruvian Times ...

When I opened Peru: The Cultural Gem of South America, I had the Almost Famous moment — when Ben Fong-Torres realizes the seasoned rock and roll writer on the other end of the line is actually a ...

Moments after taking the oath, José Jerí framed his mandate as a “government of national reconciliation,” asked Peruvians for reflection and unity after months of turmoil. He offered an apology “for ...

Peru’s Congress voted overwhelmingly early Friday to remove President Dina Boluarte from office over her handling of rampant crime and insecurity, installing congressional leader José Jerí as the ...

CUSCO, Peru (UPDATED) — Communities around Machu Picchu extended their truce for another 72 hours on Saturday, keeping train and bus services running while officials prepare to reopen stalled ...

Investigations led by the World Monuments Fund at Gran Pajaten have revealed a sprawling network of circular stone structures far exceeding the 26 buildings first documented in the 1960s. Source:WMF ...

Ayacucho, a culturally rich city in the Andes, is known for its 33 historic churches and extensive folk art industry. Strategically located on the main Inca highway that once connected Cusco and Quito ...

The linguistic landscape of Peru is a story of resilience. Since the Spanish conquest in 1532, efforts to erase indigenous languages like Quechua were relentless. Yet, despite centuries of suppression ...

While Europe’s 19th-century surgeons struggled with a 50% survival rate for skull surgeries, the ancient Incas had been quietly achieving 90% success with similar procedures for thousands of years—a ...

Former President Alberto Fujimori, who died Wednesday at age 86 after a long battle with cancer, is being honored with flags at half-staff on all public buildings and three days of mourning. His ...

Former first lady Lilia Paredes and her children, Alonso and Alondra, at Mexico City’s airport. The family has been granted asylum in Mexico. Source: Marcelo Ebrard, Twitter Ex-President Pedro ...