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'You could spend six months in Peru and still have more of this amazing country to see - but these are the best bits'

We had a jam-packed itinerary of sand boarding in deserts, hiking to waterfalls, visiting ancient Inca sites while also covering the bucket-list ticks like Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain. Here are the best bits you should include in your Peruvian adventure:

Irish Mirror

Peruvian ethnic nationalist leader who led uprising is released from prison

The Peruvian leader of a failed 2005 ethnic nationalist uprising was released from prison on Saturday after serving a sentence for leading the rebellion, roiling Peru with the possibility he might re-emerge as an influential political leader.

Reuters

Leader of Peru’s 2005 uprising released early from prison

Antauro Humala, brother of Peru’s former president Ollanta Humala, was released on Saturday afternoon after a reduction in his 19-year sentence because of time devoted to work and education while in prison, according to a video on the RPP Noticias website.

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Morocco Welcomes Peru's Decision to Withdraw Recognition of SADR

Morocco welcomed on Thursday Peru’s decision to withdraw recognition of the Polisario’s self-proclaimed Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR). Peru announced the decision after a "recent telephone conversation" between Foreign Minister Miguel Rodriguez Mackay and his Moroccan counterpart Nasser Bourita.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Analysis-Years of political crises in Peru are finally hitting its economy

Since 2011, Peruvians have lived under seven presidents and seen four ex-leaders detained or wanted on corruption allegations. Yet, in the same period Peru has held onto the unlikely title of the fastest growing major economy in Latin America.

Reuters

‘It’s much easier to stop someone lighting a match than to put out a 1,000-acre fire’

In Peru’s Sacred Valley, a community-led initiative is creating fire prevention brigades to stop devastating wildfires before they even begin

The Guardian - UK

Ancient Incan technology being used to harvest water to combat Peru’s crisis

Techniques used by servants of the Inca empire 500 years ago could be vital in accessing an increasingly scarce resource

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Four Latam nations back Castillo as Peru political crisis continues

The governments of Mexico, Argentina, Ecuador and Bolivia on Saturday backed the continuation of Pedro Castillo's presidency in Peru, where he is facing several criminal investigations and constant threats of impeachment.

Reuters

Dana White’s Contender Series 49: Best photos from Las Vegas

Check out these photos from Dana White's Contender Series 49 in Las Vegas.

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Peruvian ex-military wanted for rights violations faces extradition from Spain

A Spanish court has begun processing an extradition request filed by Peru against a former military officer charged with crimes against humanity stemming from a conflict against Maoist guerrillas in the 1980s, a court document showed on Tuesday.

Reuters

Aaron Rodgers’ dabbling in psychedelia has been mocked, but it seems to be working out OK for him

Rodgers recently revealed that he took ayahuasca trips to Peru in 2020 and 2021. Ayahuasca is a psychedelic plant liquid.

Chicago Sun-Times

Peru's Castillo forced to stay in country as Cabinet crisis continues

Peru's Congress on Thursday forced President Pedro Castillo to stay in the country this week as he navigates a leadership crisis, without a prime minister and with a new Cabinet expected to be sworn in on Friday.

Reuters

Prime minister resigns, adding to political turmoil in Peru

Peru’s prime minister has announced his resignation, adding to political uncertainty in the South American nation as President Pedro Castillo faces several criminal investigations after only a year in office

The Independent UK

Terrifying prehistoric sea beast weighing over 60 tonnes and killed other whales

Scientists believe that the "biggest-ever" sea creature named as the "Livyatan", was found in Peru in 2008, weighing over 60 tonnes and had a jaw that packed a number of sharp teeth

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Reuters

Peru PM resigns as investigations target President Castillo

Peruvian Prime Minister Anibal Torres suddenly resigned on Wednesday morning, amid widening criminal probes centered on President Pedro Castillo, who has grown increasingly isolated after one year in office.

The Independent UK

How to see Peru’s Machu Picchu the sustainable way

More than a million travellers descend on Peru’s mystical Inca citadel in a typical year. With the impact of overtourism more concerning than ever, how do you minimise your footprint? Steph Dyson reports

Reuters

Analysis: Peru's mining execs 'lose faith' in gov't despite moderate shift

Peruvian mining executives who oversee some of the world's largest copper mines are losing whatever slim thread of faith they may have had in left-wing President Pedro Castillo's ability to boost the sector, even after his shift away from early proposals to sharply raise taxes on the industry.

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Ex-adviser to Peru president arrested after months on the run

Bruno Pacheco, a former senior adviser to Peru's President Pedro Castillo, has handed himself in to authorities after months on the run amid a corruption investigation, the country's attorney general said on Tuesday.

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The Independent UK

Peru's struggling president marks his first year in office

Like many in her Peruvian Andes community, María Acevedo voted for Pedro Castillo for president last year, drawn in part by the possibility of seeing the nation led by someone with rural roots like her own

Reuters

Peru indigenous communities say no progress in talks with Las Bambas mine

A group of indigenous Peruvian communities that have been protesting MMG Ltd's Las Bambas copper mine said on Thursday there has been no progress after a full month of talks, risking the end of a precarious truce.

Reuters

Peru opens criminal probe of president after firing of minister

Peru's attorney general has opened a new probe of President Pedro Castillo, a day after the country's former interior minister accused the leftist leader of obstructing graft investigations of close allies, prosecutors said on Thursday.

Reuters

Fired minister accuses Peru’s Castillo of obstructing justice

A former Peruvian Cabinet member who was fired on Tuesday after just two weeks in the role has accused President Pedro Castillo of obstructing graft investigations of close allies.

Reuters

Peru lawmakers open door to restoring bicameral legislature

Peruvian lawmakers on Friday opened the door for the Andean nation to restore its traditional bicameral legislature after three decades operating with a unicameral Congress, although the measure still needs to be approved through a referendum.

Reuters

Peru's Congress declines OAS summit over gender neutral bathroom rule

The Peruvian government on Friday said the country runs the risk of being unable to host the Organization of American States (OAS) annual General Assembly this year because of a congressional decision opposing gender neutral bathrooms at the event.

Reuters

After long legal battle, Peru confirms woman's right to euthanasia

After a long legal battle in Peru for the right of an assisted death, Ana Estrada said she now feels free to avoid suffering from an incurable and debilitating illness that has plagued her for three decades.

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