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Machu Picchu Train Head-On Collision Kills 1, Dozens Injured

Machu Picchu Train Head-On Collision Kills 1, Dozens Injured

January 1, 2026 6:27 am

A head-on crash between two tourist trains near Machu Picchu has killed one person and injured around 40 others, halting rail service to the famed Inca citadel, authorities confirmed Tuesday. The collision involved Inca Rail S.A. and PeruRail S.A. trains traveling on the single-track line that carries more than 1.5 million visitors each year to the UNESCO World Heritage site.

The victim has been identified as the conductor of one of the trains. Around 40 passengers sustained injuries, with at least 20 reported in serious condition. Foreign tourists were among those hurt, highlighting the international significance of the accident.

Emergency …

Peru Issues Global Arrest Warrant For Ex-PM In Key Coup Case

Peru Issues Global Arrest Warrant For Ex-PM In Key Coup Case

November 25, 2025 6:41 pm

Peru deepens its political crisis as a Judge orders the arrest of ex-premier Betssy Chávez, citing her alleged role in an attempted coup in late 2022.

Peru’s long-running political turmoil intensified on Friday November 21, 2025, after a court issued an International Arrest Warrant for former prime minister Betssy Chávez, accusing her of participating in the failed power grab that brought down President Pedro Castillo two years ago.

The ruling marks a major escalation in the standoff between Lima and Mexico City, where Chávez has taken refuge inside the Mexican embassy after requesting asylum earlier this month. Peruvian authorities have

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Peru State Of Emergency In Lima As Violence Surges

Peru State Of Emergency In Lima As Violence Surges

October 22, 2025 8:40 am

Peru’s new president, José Jerí, has declared a 30-day state of emergency in the capital, Lima, as his government struggles to contain a sharp rise in killings, extortion, and public attacks that has shaken the Andean nation and had led to the impeachment of his predecessor.

The emergency, announced Tuesday night, grants security forces expanded powers and restricts certain civil rights, including freedom of movement and assembly. The decree, published shortly after Jerí’s televised address, allows the military to assist police in maintaining order.

Between January and September 2025, Peruvian police recorded 1,690 homicides, up from 1,502 in the …

Dina Boluarte Travel Ban Rejected By Peru Judge

Dina Boluarte Travel Ban Rejected By Peru Judge

October 15, 2025 4:22 pm

A Peruvian court has rejected a request to bar former President Dina Boluarte from leaving the country as prosecutors pursue corruption and abuse-of-office investigations against her.

Judge Fernando Valdez dismissed the motion from the State Prosecutor’s Office on Wednesday, ruling that Boluarte posed no flight risk and that the request was “unfounded.” The decision allows the ousted leader to travel abroad freely while facing several high-profile investigations.

”The court finds no sufficient basis to impose restrictions on the defendant’s movement,” Judge Valdez said during the hearing in Lima.

Boluarte, who was removed from office by Congress last week, faces multiple …

Peru’s Congress Removes Boluarte: Congress Chief Sworn In

Peru’s Congress Removes Boluarte: Congress Chief Sworn In

October 10, 2025 5:41 am

In an overnight session, Peru’s Congress unanimously voted on October 10, 2025 to remove President Dina Boluarte from office on grounds of “moral incapacity,” and within an hour swore in Congress President José Jerí as the country’s interim president. 

Boluarte’s removal goes to spotlight Peru’s recent political instability, making Jerí the nation’s seventh president since 2016. It comes amid widespread discontent over rising crime, weak approval ratings, and repeated attempts by opposition blocs to force her out — changes that could influence the lead-up to Peru’s April 2026 elections.

Lawmakers from across Peru’s political spectrum pushed motions late Thursday night …

Police Invade Peru President’s Home In Search Of Relative

Police Invade Peru President’s Home In Search Of Relative

August 11, 2022 5:39 am

Peruvian Police on Wednesday raided the private home of President Pedro Castillo, according to several local reports, while a search for his corruption-accused sister-in-law continued under a court-issued warrant.

Since taking office in July of last year, Castillo has been the target of five criminal investigations, including one for graft. He has also survived two attempts at impeachment.

By Wednesday, footage aired on a number of media channels showed agents entering Castillo’s house in the rural Cajamarca province.

This occurred only a few hours after an extraordinary raid was conducted at the Lima presidential palace on Tuesday to carry out …

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