Peru
Chile, Colombia, Peru go conservative: What’s next for Latin America? - analysis
As Argentina, Chile, Colombia, and Peru move right, analysts say voters are punishing insecurity and failed governments, while Brazil remains the region’s decisive test.
Peru presidential candidate Sanchez accused of financial crimes after advancing to runoff
Peru opens investigation into former IDF soldier after Hind Rajab Foundation files complaint
Peruvian president claims Jews pushed Germany into war because 'they controlled banks'
Study suggests we have been calling Machu Picchu by the wrong name
Reviewing centuries-old documents and more recent field notes, researchers conclude the Incan name of the site was “Huayna Picchu.”
Six pre-Incan infant mummies found in Peru
Archaeologists believe the young children likely sacrificed to accompany a nobleman into the afterlife.
Ancient Peruvians may have served hallucinogenic drink at political meets
A study shows that the ancient Wari people used to mix special berries, known for their hallucinogenic properties, with a popular alcoholic drink.
Archaeologists find bound mummy in fetal position in Peru
Researchers think that the state and position in which they found a skeleton in Peru was common practice at the time.
Archaeologists find 800-year old mummy in Peru
The mummy was found inside an underground structure found on the outskirts of the city of Lima. In the tomb were also offerings including ceramics, vegetable remains and stone tools.
Hodaya Monsonego lands in Israel after two-year detainment in Peru
Hodaya Monsonego returned to Israel after serving jail time after she was arrested on suspicion of drug smuggling in Peru.
Hodaya Monsonego, detained in Peru for 2 years, to return to Israel
Monsonego, who is cognitively impaired, was jailed in Peru for 10 months on charges of drug smuggling.
Peru: 3,200 years old mural of pre-contact Spider deity found
The Cupisnique site was mostly destroyed when local farmers wanted to expand their crops, but thanks to researchers, the mural was discovered.
Peruvian woman 'happy' for official decision for her to die by euthanasia
The ruling was remarkable in this mostly Roman Catholic country where euthanasia is illegal.
37 meter cat-shaped Nazca line discovered in Peru
While most Nazca lines were attributed to the Nazca culture, this cat geoglyph seems to be significantly older.
