Peru

Country Peru
Capital Lima
Continent South America
Currency Nuevo Sol(PEN)
Languages Spanish, Quechua & Aymara

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Ancient Peru was the seat of several prominent Andean civilizations, most notably that of the Incas whose empire was captured by the Spanish conquistadors in 1533. Peruvian independence was declared in 1821, and remaining Spanish forces defeated in 1824. After a dozen years of military rule, Peru returned to democratic leadership in 1980, but experienced economic problems and the growth of a violent insurgency. President Alberto FUJIMORI's election in 1990 ushered in a decade that saw a dramatic turnaround in the economy and significant progress in curtailing guerrilla activity. Nevertheless, the president's increasing reliance on authoritarian measures and an economic slump in the late 1990s generated mounting dissatisfaction with his regime, which led to his ouster in 2000. A caretaker government oversaw new elections in the spring of 2001, which ushered in Alejandro TOLEDO Manrique as the new head of government - Peru's first democratically elected president of Native American ethnicity. The presidential election of 2006 saw the return of Alan GARCIA Perez who, after a disappointing presidential term from 1985 to 1990, has overseen a robust macroeconomic performance.

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Peru - Wikipedia
Peru - CIA World Fact Book
Peru - BBC
Peru - National Geographic
Peru - Timeline - BBC

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Pisco dance: Delhi High Court delivers setback to Peru in brandy dispute with Chile - MintPisco dance: Delhi High Court delivers setback to Peru in brandy dispute with Chile  Mint

Delhi High Court refuses interim relief to Peru in GI dispute with Chile over PISCO liquor - Bar and BenchDelhi High Court refuses interim relief to Peru in GI dispute with Chile over PISCO liquor  Bar and Bench

Hero Dog In Peru Saves Family After Dynamite Thrown Into Journalist's Home: "She Chewed It And..." - NDTVHero Dog In Peru Saves Family After Dynamite Thrown Into Journalist's Home: "She Chewed It And..."  NDTV

3,000-year-old mural unearthed in Peru stuns archaeologists - Daily Pioneer3,000-year-old mural unearthed in Peru stuns archaeologists  Daily Pioneer

Birdwatching in Peru: Tips to spot Andean condor - NewsBytesBirdwatching in Peru: Tips to spot Andean condor  NewsBytes

India speeds up FTAs with Peru, Chile, Mexico to offset US tariffs: Report - MoneycontrolIndia speeds up FTAs with Peru, Chile, Mexico to offset US tariffs: Report  Moneycontrol

Pet dog in Peru saves owner and family from dynamite blast. Video goes viral - India TodayPet dog in Peru saves owner and family from dynamite blast. Video goes viral  India Today

How heroic Peru dog saved family by stopping dynamite blast, ‘She chewed it and…’ | Trending - Hindustan TimesHow heroic Peru dog saved family by stopping dynamite blast, ‘She chewed it and…’ | Trending  Hindustan Times

India aims to finalize FTAs with Peru, Chile, and Mexico to counter the US tariff shock | Mint - MintIndia aims to finalize FTAs with Peru, Chile, and Mexico to counter the US tariff shock | Mint  Mint

The newly discovered desert city that's rewriting the history of the Americas - BBCThe newly discovered desert city that's rewriting the history of the Americas  BBC

Telecommunications investment in Peru will grow 18.4% in 2025 with 5G and Viettel's expansion - BNamericasTelecommunications investment in Peru will grow 18.4% in 2025 with 5G and Viettel's expansion  BNamericas

How to watch Peru vs. Paraguay online for free - MashableHow to watch Peru vs. Paraguay online for free  Mashable

Colombia's Celsia seeks partners for $1.2 billion in Peru renewable energy projects - ReutersColombia's Celsia seeks partners for $1.2 billion in Peru renewable energy projects  Reuters

Peru to block a further 300,000 'high-risk' handsets in September - TelecompaperPeru to block a further 300,000 'high-risk' handsets in September  Telecompaper

Peru Arsenic Market Reached ~17,000 Metric Tons, Stated Ken Research - openPR.comPeru Arsenic Market Reached ~17,000 Metric Tons, Stated Ken Research  openPR.com

Sweet onion market consolidates in Spain and Europe, with Peru leading supply - FreshPlazaSweet onion market consolidates in Spain and Europe, with Peru leading supply  FreshPlaza

Barbadillo: The prison holding three former presidents of Peru - africanews.comBarbadillo: The prison holding three former presidents of Peru  africanews.com

This Peruvian town was buried under the world’s deadliest landslide. Now it’s a gateway to the Andes’ UNESCO sites - CNNThis Peruvian town was buried under the world’s deadliest landslide. Now it’s a gateway to the Andes’ UNESCO sites  CNN

Venezuela and Peru fire their coaches after failing to qualify for 2026 World Cup - AP NewsVenezuela and Peru fire their coaches after failing to qualify for 2026 World Cup  AP News

LATAM Airlines Peru CEO projects traffic growth in Peru to 150m in 2050 - Centre for AviationLATAM Airlines Peru CEO projects traffic growth in Peru to 150m in 2050  Centre for Aviation

Colbún takes over Peru’s Fenix Power - Latin LawyerColbún takes over Peru’s Fenix Power  Latin Lawyer

Peru´s gold production shows mixed signals in 2025 - BNamericasPeru´s gold production shows mixed signals in 2025  BNamericas

Between intrusion and drying rivers: In Peru’s Amazon, a tribe leads the fight for clean water - Anadolu AjansiBetween intrusion and drying rivers: In Peru’s Amazon, a tribe leads the fight for clean water  Anadolu Ajansi

Peru accused of violating human rights after government rejects reserve for uncontacted people - The GuardianPeru accused of violating human rights after government rejects reserve for uncontacted people  The Guardian

Why does Peru want to declare Sheinbaum a persona non grata? - Mexico News DailyWhy does Peru want to declare Sheinbaum a persona non grata?  Mexico News Daily

SKY Peru CEO: South America 'has a problem' with retaining talent - Centre for AviationSKY Peru CEO: South America 'has a problem' with retaining talent  Centre for Aviation

Colombia's lone Amazon port faces drying river and rising tensions with Peru - NPRColombia's lone Amazon port faces drying river and rising tensions with Peru  NPR

Shippers flock to China-backed high-tech port in Peru - KrASIAShippers flock to China-backed high-tech port in Peru  KrASIA

Peru copper output edges down 2% in July - MarketScreenerPeru copper output edges down 2% in July  MarketScreener

Airport costs to 'hinder the growth' of traffic in Peru: LATAM Airlines Group CEO - Centre for AviationAirport costs to 'hinder the growth' of traffic in Peru: LATAM Airlines Group CEO  Centre for Aviation

i-exceed Expands to Latin America Following Delegation Visit to Peru, Aims 50% Regional Revenue Growth - APN Newsi-exceed Expands to Latin America Following Delegation Visit to Peru, Aims 50% Regional Revenue Growth  APN News

PHOTOS: UNK volleyball sweeps Peru St. in home opener - UNK NewsPHOTOS: UNK volleyball sweeps Peru St. in home opener  UNK News

SKY Peru CEO: 'Biggest challenge is infrastructure' in Latin America and Caribbean - Centre for AviationSKY Peru CEO: 'Biggest challenge is infrastructure' in Latin America and Caribbean  Centre for Aviation

With No Laws, The Highest Town On Earth Is Also The Most Dangerous - TheTravelWith No Laws, The Highest Town On Earth Is Also The Most Dangerous  TheTravel

Peru’s Kallpa sells USD-700m bond to refinance debt, fund solar build - Renewables NowPeru’s Kallpa sells USD-700m bond to refinance debt, fund solar build  Renewables Now

Peru declares emergency amid surge of violence and deploys the army in capital - NewsonairPeru declares emergency amid surge of violence and deploys the army in capital  Newsonair

Peru’s MTC gets US$2.2bn for infra projects in 2026 budget bill - BNamericasPeru’s MTC gets US$2.2bn for infra projects in 2026 budget bill  BNamericas

Indonesia buries diplomat shot dead in Peru - ANTARA NewsIndonesia buries diplomat shot dead in Peru  ANTARA News

Peru Bets It Can Navigate US-China Tensions, Grow Export Markets - Bloomberg.comPeru Bets It Can Navigate US-China Tensions, Grow Export Markets  Bloomberg.com

Fall in love with Peru – 12 unique experiences for your travel wish list - Rest LessFall in love with Peru – 12 unique experiences for your travel wish list  Rest Less

LATAM Airlines Peru CEO calls for 'service approach' to infrastructure - Centre for AviationLATAM Airlines Peru CEO calls for 'service approach' to infrastructure  Centre for Aviation

New Amnesty Law in Peru could absolve military and police accused of crimes against journalists - LatAm Journalism ReviewNew Amnesty Law in Peru could absolve military and police accused of crimes against journalists  LatAm Journalism Review

Thales wins contract in Peru; marks collaboration with BAE Systems - MarketScreenerThales wins contract in Peru; marks collaboration with BAE Systems  MarketScreener

Peru hasn't established any new citrus plantations since 2020 - FreshPlazaPeru hasn't established any new citrus plantations since 2020  FreshPlaza

Peru declares emergency, deploys army as violence surges in the capital - The HinduPeru declares emergency, deploys army as violence surges in the capital  The Hindu

Dynamite Dog: Family pet hailed a hero after defusing dynamite in home attack in Peru - NBC NewsDynamite Dog: Family pet hailed a hero after defusing dynamite in home attack in Peru  NBC News

Peru president signs amnesty law for police and soldiers accused of atrocities - BBCPeru president signs amnesty law for police and soldiers accused of atrocities  BBC

Peru deposits its instrument of ratification of the Multilateral BEPS Convention, further strengthening the global fight against tax avoidance - OECDPeru deposits its instrument of ratification of the Multilateral BEPS Convention, further strengthening the global fight against tax avoidance  OECD

How to watch Peru vs Paraguay: Live streams, TV info for World Cup qualifier - FourFourTwoHow to watch Peru vs Paraguay: Live streams, TV info for World Cup qualifier  FourFourTwo

Peru reduces rural digital divide with coverage fees and US$50mn in annual investment - BNamericasPeru reduces rural digital divide with coverage fees and US$50mn in annual investment  BNamericas

Indonesia embassy official’s shooting in Lima probably a ‘contract killing’, says Peru government - The GuardianIndonesia embassy official’s shooting in Lima probably a ‘contract killing’, says Peru government  The Guardian

Peru enacts amnesty for military and police accused of human rights abuses - The GuardianPeru enacts amnesty for military and police accused of human rights abuses  The Guardian

Anglo-Teck proposed merger could break mining consolidation deadlock - ReutersAnglo-Teck proposed merger could break mining consolidation deadlock  Reuters

Venezuela and Peru fire their coaches after failing to qualify for 2026 World Cup - MSNVenezuela and Peru fire their coaches after failing to qualify for 2026 World Cup  MSN

Indonesia trusts Peru to probe diplomat’s killing - ANTARA NewsIndonesia trusts Peru to probe diplomat’s killing  ANTARA News

Peru, Greece, Italy, Spain, and Indonesia Facing a Growing Crisis of Overcrowding and Environmental Damage Due to Mass Tourism in Their Most Popular Locations - Travel And Tour WorldPeru, Greece, Italy, Spain, and Indonesia Facing a Growing Crisis of Overcrowding and Environmental Damage Due to Mass Tourism in Their Most Popular Locations  Travel And Tour World

TGI Fridays renews franchise agreements in Peru and Japan - Verdict Food ServiceTGI Fridays renews franchise agreements in Peru and Japan  Verdict Food Service

Peru LNG sent four cargoes in August - LNG PrimePeru LNG sent four cargoes in August  LNG Prime

Machu Picchu, The Sacred Valley, and Beyond, How Peru Is Shaping the Future of Sustainable Adventure Travel. Are You On Board? - Travel And Tour WorldMachu Picchu, The Sacred Valley, and Beyond, How Peru Is Shaping the Future of Sustainable Adventure Travel. Are You On Board?  Travel And Tour World

Peru’s Do Payment Launches in Mexico, Eyes US$15 Million in Deals - Mexico Business NewsPeru’s Do Payment Launches in Mexico, Eyes US$15 Million in Deals  Mexico Business News

Is this desert in southern Peru Latin America’s next clean energy hub? - Dialogue EarthIs this desert in southern Peru Latin America’s next clean energy hub?  Dialogue Earth

OECD Reviews of Health Systems: Peru 2025 - OECDOECD Reviews of Health Systems: Peru 2025  OECD

Teck-Anglo American merger would encompass key copper assets in Chile and Peru - BNamericasTeck-Anglo American merger would encompass key copper assets in Chile and Peru  BNamericas

Carmelites leave Peru for Spain after threats from ‘land traffickers’ - The TabletCarmelites leave Peru for Spain after threats from ‘land traffickers’  The Tablet

The village in Peru that lives in the dark next to a massive solar plant - BBCThe village in Peru that lives in the dark next to a massive solar plant  BBC

Colombia’s President Petro accuses Peru of annexing disputed Amazon island - Al JazeeraColombia’s President Petro accuses Peru of annexing disputed Amazon island  Al Jazeera

Peru Plays Key Role in Year-Round Sweet Onion Supply - The PackerPeru Plays Key Role in Year-Round Sweet Onion Supply  The Packer

At least one person killed, several injured, after earthquake hits Peru - Al JazeeraAt least one person killed, several injured, after earthquake hits Peru  Al Jazeera

Development Co-operation Profiles: Peru - OECDDevelopment Co-operation Profiles: Peru  OECD

Peru - Country Economic Memorandum: Seizing Opportunities for Growth and Prosperity - World BankPeru - Country Economic Memorandum: Seizing Opportunities for Growth and Prosperity  World Bank

Dog saves family by defusing dynamite attack in Peru | Tap to know more | Inshorts - InshortsDog saves family by defusing dynamite attack in Peru | Tap to know more | Inshorts  Inshorts

Peru reopens 3,800-year-old Penico archaeological site for visitors - Al JazeeraPeru reopens 3,800-year-old Penico archaeological site for visitors  Al Jazeera

3,500-Year-Old City Opens To Visitors in Peru - DOGO News3,500-Year-Old City Opens To Visitors in Peru  DOGO News

Dust Engulfs Coastal Peru - NASA Earth Observatory (.gov)Dust Engulfs Coastal Peru  NASA Earth Observatory (.gov)

Peru must enhance protection for prosecutors and judges against potential political interference, says OECD Working Group on Bribery following High-Level Mission in Lima - OECDPeru must enhance protection for prosecutors and judges against potential political interference, says OECD Working Group on Bribery following High-Level Mission in Lima  OECD

Indonesia retrieves body of embassy staff killed in Peru - The Jakarta PostIndonesia retrieves body of embassy staff killed in Peru  The Jakarta Post

Peru’s Martín Vizcarra becomes fourth former president behind bars - Financial TimesPeru’s Martín Vizcarra becomes fourth former president behind bars  Financial Times

2025 News items - Guatemala and Peru notify mutually agreed solution in agriculture dispute - World Trade Organization2025 News items - Guatemala and Peru notify mutually agreed solution in agriculture dispute  World Trade Organization

Recovery From Addiction To Be Celebrated Saturday In Peru - starvedrock.mediaRecovery From Addiction To Be Celebrated Saturday In Peru  starvedrock.media

Finalists named in Peru State College’s presidential search - KOLN | Nebraska Local News, Weather, Sports | Lincoln, NEFinalists named in Peru State College’s presidential search  KOLN | Nebraska Local News, Weather, Sports | Lincoln, NE

Venezuela and Peru fire their coaches after failing to qualify for 2026 World Cup - Toronto StarVenezuela and Peru fire their coaches after failing to qualify for 2026 World Cup  Toronto Star

Bharatnatyam at Peru's Independence Day celebration in Delhi - Times of IndiaBharatnatyam at Peru's Independence Day celebration in Delhi  Times of India

Peru: Amnesty Bill Signed into Law - Human Rights WatchPeru: Amnesty Bill Signed into Law  Human Rights Watch

Peru’s Constitutional Court pauses probes into President Dina Boluarte - Al JazeeraPeru’s Constitutional Court pauses probes into President Dina Boluarte  Al Jazeera

President Dina Boluarte signs into law Peru’s amnesty bill despite outcry - Al JazeeraPresident Dina Boluarte signs into law Peru’s amnesty bill despite outcry  Al Jazeera

Archaeologists Uncovered a Stunning 4,000-Year-Old Mural Unlike Anything Ever Seen in Peru That Predates the Inca by Millennia - ZME ScienceArchaeologists Uncovered a Stunning 4,000-Year-Old Mural Unlike Anything Ever Seen in Peru That Predates the Inca by Millennia  ZME Science

Peru travel - Lonely PlanetPeru travel  Lonely Planet

Paraguay claim narrow win over Peru to close World Cup qualifiers - Flashscore.comParaguay claim narrow win over Peru to close World Cup qualifiers  Flashscore.com

Peru State Sports Briefs - Nebraska City News-PressPeru State Sports Briefs  Nebraska City News-Press

Peru: Congress Undermines Fight against Organized Crime - Human Rights WatchPeru: Congress Undermines Fight against Organized Crime  Human Rights Watch

Saab continues our technical transfer program with Peru - SaabSaab continues our technical transfer program with Peru  Saab

SCZONE eyes investment, Peru coop. - Egyptian GazetteSCZONE eyes investment, Peru coop.  Egyptian Gazette

TGI Fridays accelerates development plans in Peru and Japan - Yahoo FinanceTGI Fridays accelerates development plans in Peru and Japan  Yahoo Finance

Rapid geographic expansion of local dengue community transmission in Peru - PLOSRapid geographic expansion of local dengue community transmission in Peru  PLOS

Diplomat Zetro Purba Laid to Rest in Indonesia After Peru Assassination - Jakarta GlobeDiplomat Zetro Purba Laid to Rest in Indonesia After Peru Assassination  Jakarta Globe

Celebrity SAS: 'Peru Two' Michaella McCollum finishes military course - BBCCelebrity SAS: 'Peru Two' Michaella McCollum finishes military course  BBC

Preview: Peru vs Paraguay - prediction, team news, lineups - Sports MolePreview: Peru vs Paraguay - prediction, team news, lineups  Sports Mole

Peru may declare Mexican President Sheinbaum 'persona non grata' - upi.comPeru may declare Mexican President Sheinbaum 'persona non grata'  upi.com

Peru National Day - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Peru National Day  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Chile And Peru Take Diverging Paths On Interest Rates - FinimizeChile And Peru Take Diverging Paths On Interest Rates  Finimize