Peru
Ancient Sharks Feasted on Fatty Sperm Whale Noses 5 Million Years Ago
Bite marks on the fossilized skulls of ancient sperm whales have shown that ancestral sharks had a preference for feeding on their large, fatty nasal organs.
New Lizard Species Named After 'Transformers' Character
The new species of lizard dubbed Optimus Prime was classified as endangered almost as soon as it was found in the ruined ancient Inca city of Machu Picchu.
Netflix's Trial in Password-Sharing Crackdown Facing Rocky Start: Report
Users in Peru have reported feeling confused about a new strategy to upcharge people for sharing their account password outside of their household.
Woman Pronounced Dead 'Opened Her Eyes' in the Middle of Her Own Funeral
The woman, who was pronounced dead following a severe car crash, woke up as her coffin was being carried by mourners.
Secret Service Shooting: What We Know About Peru Ambassador Home Intrusion
The suspect was holding a metal stake and officers initially fired stun guns, but "they did not take effect," police said.
Peru Ambassador Intruder Appears to Be 'Isolated' Incident: Police
Members of the United States Secret Service uniformed division shot and killed the man who had broken into the residence.
Enormous Ancient 'Monster' Whale—Among Biggest Predators Ever—Discovered
The predator was a "marine monster," paleontologist at Peru's National University, Rodolfo Salas-Gismondi, told Reuters.
Landslide in Peru Leaves at Least 15 Missing After Dozens of Homes Buried
At least eight people have been rescued so far after the landslide buried 60 to 80 homes in the La Libertad area.
Landslide Buries Dozens of Houses in Peru, Rescues Underway
Peruvian news outlets estimate that somewhere between 60 to 80 homes have been buried in the landslide.
Mummified Child Sacrifice Victims Discovered in 1,000-year-old Burial Pit
Early forensic evidence suggests the children met violent deaths and were placed in the tomb in Lima, Peru, to accompany a nobleman to the afterlife.
Huge Fields of Sea Cucumbers Found in Atacama Trench Hadal Zone
"[It looked] like one of the pastures that I see with the cows in Texas. They were everywhere," Victor Vescovo told Newsweek.
Mummy Bound by Rope Found Next to Dog and Guinea Pig in Peruvian Tomb
The mummy was found in perfect condition and was believed to have been a male between the ages of 18 to 22.
Latin American Unity Remains a Pipe Dream
The region's politics would be much less interesting without these huff-and-puff summits with their customary grandstanding and squabbles.
What Lena Dunham Has Said About Her Relationship with Luis Felber
"Girls" star Lena Dunham has reportedly tied the knot with English-Peruvian musician Luis Felber, after going public with the romance earlier this year.
In Countries Where Lambda and Mu Variants Broke Out, COVID Cases Plummet
Recent daily case averages mark a stark contrast to figures from across the continent just weeks ago.
The Origin of the Lambda COVID Variant Explained
The Lambda variant, also known as C.37, was first detected in Peru in August 2020 and has since spread to other countries, many in Latin America.
Here's Where the Lambda COVID Variant is Currently Spreading
First identified in Peru, the Lambda variant has become the dominant strain there and has begun sweeping through South America.
Man Gets 90 Months for Fraud Calls To Immigrants With Deportation Threats
The man and his accomplices falsely identified themselves as attorneys, court officials and federal agents while extorting millions of dollars from thousands of immigrants.
How to Watch Brazil vs. Peru in the 2021 Copa America on TV and Online
Brazil and Peru meet in a rematch of the 2019 decider (which Brazil won 3-1) with a spot in Saturday's final at stake.
Peru's Socialist President-Elect Didn't Come out of Nowhere
Last week, a slim majority of Peruvians voted Pedro Castillo, a rural school teacher, to be their next president.
Peru Presidential Candidates Separated by Less Than 1%; 94% Ballots Counted
Leftist candidate Pedro Castillo had 50.07 percent of the vote, while conservative Keiko Fujimori had 49.92 percent. The two candidates traded the lead on Monday during the runoff election.
Peru Elections See Country's Future on Knife-Edge in Close Race
The election has pitted a right-wing former congresswoman against a leftist rural school teacher.
Venezuela Takes Aim at Colombia and Peru
With poverty and corruption endemic, political reform rare and ineffective and the COVID-19 pandemic making matters worse, there is abundant popular discontent for the totalitarians to exploit. Let us hope they fail.
Peruvians Digging Unpermitted Graves as Cemeteries Run Out of Space
The demand for burial space coincides with the country's worst wave of the coronavirus.
Miss Universe Finalists Tackle Mental Health, COVID-19 and More in Speeches
The final of the Miss Universe pageant saw participants representing Mexico, Brazil, India and Peru discuss tough subjects.
Miss Universe 2021 Participants Top 10 in Full
Mexico's Andrea Meza claimed the Miss Universe title last night, while Miss Brazil Julia Gama was declared the runner-up.
At Least 403 COVID Victims Secretly Buried in Peru
Local authorities reportedly approved of the secret burials but never told the victims' families.
People at Party That Ended in Fatal Stampede Test Positive for Coronavirus
Fifteen people arrested during a nightclub raid over the weekend later tested positive for the new coronavirus, Peru's Ministry of Health reported on Sunday.
Peruvian River Sees 90 Percent Reduction in Waste Since Lockdown Began
"The state of emergency has allowed us to observe the impact of human actions on water resources," said Flor de María Huamani Alfaro from Peru's National Water Authority.
Cameras to Be Installed at Machu Picchu After Tourists Cause Damage
Five tourists were deported last week after they sneaked into the iconic ruins before dawn; they're accused of destroying part of the ancient attraction.