Peru8 days agoAustralian man dies after falling down ravine on hike to Machu PicchuThe body of Matthew Cameron Paton, 53, was found on Thursday, about 300m down a steep slope.8 days ago14 May 2026Warning of record global temperaturesWarning of record global temperatures as chance of very strong El Niño grows14 May 202613 Apr 2026Peru election drags into second day after ballot delivery fiascoTechnical and logistical problems mean Peruvians choosing a new president and members of Congress continue to vote on Monday.13 Apr 20264 Apr 2026Football rally in Peru leaves one dead and dozens injuredHundreds of Alianza Lima fans had gathered for a pregame rally ahead of a match against local rivals Universitario de Deportes.4 Apr 202610 Mar 2026Acclaimed Peruvian writer Alfredo Bryce Echenique dies aged 87The author is best known for his novel A World for Julius, which chronicles the frivolous lives of the elite.10 Mar 202623 Feb 2026Fifteen killed after helicopter crashes during Peru flood rescueThe military helicopter was supporting search and rescue operations in the Arequipa region on Sunday.23 Feb 202619 Feb 2026Peru names eighth president in a decade after incumbent's ousterJosé María Balcázar is chosen by Congress after his predecessor was ousted over graft allegations, which he denies.19 Feb 202618 Feb 2026Peru's Congress ousts president after four months in officeJosé Jerí is the third consecutive president to be removed and the country's seventh since 2016.18 Feb 202631 Dec 2025Passenger describes 'chaos' after head-on Machu Picchu train collisionTourist Niels Honkoop says shattered glass littered the carriage floor and injured people were lying in the aisles.31 Dec 2025...
