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Jean Villanueva's father is a bus ticket collector in Lima, working on one of those vehicles that move amid honking horns and fear. He is one of the targets of the mafias that collect extortion fees from ticket checkers and drivers people who, like so many others, leave home every day without knowing if they will return. Pessimism and weariness are spreading in Peru, but Villanueva, a 29-year-old accountant, prefers not to wait for the country to change on its own.

The discovery of two carved heads from the Chachapoya culture in their original archaeological context offers significant insights into pre-Hispanic artistic traditions and architectural practices.

Martin Vizcarra has been ordered to serve five months in pre-trial detention over bribery allegations, marking him as the fifth former president jailed in Peru.

The amnesty law, signed by President Dina Boluarte, shields military and police from prosecution for human rights abuses during Peru's internal conflict, facing global condemnation.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro reaffirmed Colombia's claim to Santa Rosa Island in the Amazon River, asserting that Colombia does not recognize Peru's sovereignty over it.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro accused Peru of annexing Santa Rosa, claiming that Peru's actions could block Leticia's access to the Amazon River.

The bus traveling from Lima to La Merced crashed, resulting in at least 15 fatalities and approximately 30 injuries, as reported by authorities.

In 1999, Beatriz Huertas travelled deep into the Peruvian Amazon to investigate reports of uncontacted Indigenous peoples, particularly the Yine Indigenous village of Monte Salvado.

In Peru, 93% of urban growth is self-produced, occurring progressively over long periods of execution and waiting. This process is influenced by various factors, including economic constraints.

In the heart of the Peruvian Andes, the ancient ritual of Inti Raymi returned in full colour and ceremony, where hundreds of Indigenous actors reenacted the sun festival.

Survival itself becomes an act of resistance, as the Quechua people confront challenges like parched pastures and melting glaciers that threaten their ancestral way of life.

The image of Mary - La Virgen de la Puerta - now housed in a shrine church, has been venerated and revered in the community for over 300 years.

Contributing to a deeper understanding of the Chachapoya legacy is both a responsibility and a privilege. Indeed, it's a great responsibility we Peruvians have to the world.

"The act of vandalism at Chan Chan is a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities these historical sites face, particularly due to insufficient surveillance and protection measures."

"It would be spectacular to bring the UFC to Peru. Having a Peruvian champion would be something that would put the eyes of the world on Peru," Marcos told Cageside Press.

Machu Picchu requires careful planning to navigate its challenges, but the breathtaking experience makes it a worthwhile pursuit for any traveler.

"It's been really difficult surviving in this country because that's what I do: Survive. Sometimes I just make enough to pay rent, bills and nothing else."