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Small Gold Miners Could Decide Peru’s Presidential Runoff
The outcome of Peru's presidential election could significantly depend on the votes of small gold miners. These miners operate under the REINFO program, initiated...
Peruvians vote in a tight presidential race as a runoff appears inevitable
Peru held a presidential election on Sunday, where voters cast ballots for a new president and Congress members from a pool of over 30...
Peru’s Crowded Election: Corruption and Crime Fuel Voter Anxiety
Peruvians are set to vote on April 12, aiming to end a decade of political instability where no president has completed a full term...
Peru’s Election: Who Are the Front-Runners for President?
Peruvians will vote on April 12 for a new president and Congress members after a period of political instability, marked by eight presidents since...
Deadly Protests Shake Peru as New President Jeri Faces Crisis Days Into Term
Peru has been mired in political turmoil for years, with six presidents in less than a decade. The latest upheaval came when Congress ousted...
Who is Jose Jeri? The Political Novice Tasked with Taming Peru’s Chaos
Peru's new president, Jose Jeri, took office after the impeachment of Dina Boluarte. At 38 years old, he is now one of the youngest...
Latin America’s post-new left is constantly reinventing
When ideas fail, Goethe says, words come in very handy. Words make worlds. However, as Thucydides cautions, in wars, words lose their meaning. We...
The opening up of the Chancay Port in Peru and its role in the Chinese Maritime Silk Road
Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Peru in Latin America to inaugurate the new Chinese port project in Chansai, north of Lima, Peru, coincided...
In the Peruvian Amazon, Iquitos Searches for Paths to Development
“Iquitos is not really an island, of course,” says Catherine Davila, looking out to the Amazon River from the rooftop restaurant she manages. “But...
Top Destinations to Visit in 2024 Before Peak Season
The new year brings with it opportunities for new adventures. To help satisfy your wanderlust and inspire your next getaway, UN Tourism shares its...