How Mongabay revealed flaws in a proposed marine protected area in Peru

The Grau Tropical Sea is one of Peru’s most biodiverse marine regions, home to species like humpback whales, manta rays and sea turtles. The area is unique because it is where two ocean currents converge: the cold Humboldt Current and the warm Guayaquil ( …

Peru: Two power plants begin operations using renewable energy sources

Likewise, the government agency reported that the San Martin Solar Power Plant began operations on June 7. It is located in La Joya district, Arequipa. The plant has a capacity of 252.4 MW, making it the largest of its kind in Peru. Both projects make it …

Hidden gems in the mist: Three new frog species uncovered in northern Peru

High in the cloud-wrapped peaks of the Cordillera de Huancabamba, where the Andes dip and twist into isolated ridges, a team of Peruvian scientists has brought three secretive frogs out of obscurity and into the scientific record. The study, led by …

National Geographic Photographer, Two Other Climbers Die in Peru

With an elevation of nearly 20,000 feet and treacherous routes to the summit, Mt. Artesonraju in the Peruvian Andes rarely sees ascents. The tragic deaths this month of an experienced climbing party show why it remains such a dangerous mountain. Several …

Peru Pool Advisory Committee to host public meeting July 14

The Peru Pool Advisory Committee will host a public meeting on Monday, July 14, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room at Peru City Hall, 1901 4th St. Mayor Ken Kolowski announced Nov. 25 he had chosen O’Sadnick, Alderman Andy Moreno, Parks and …

Sanctuary in Peru pairs chocolate with purpose to help rescued farm animals

PERU — Classical music wafts through the air as Dori Scofield maneuvers from barn to barn. It’s the first thing she does when she enters to check on the rescued animals living at Berkshire Farm Sanctuary: Turn the dial up on the speaker, flick on the …

Council of Ministers assesses measures to ensure Peru's development, security

#ConsejoDeMinistros | La presidenta Dina Ercilia Boluarte Zegarra lideró una nueva sesión del Consejo de Ministros, acompañada de los ministros de Estado, donde se evaluaron las medidas necesarias para garantizar el desarrollo del país y la seguridad de …

Peru: Energy-Mines Min expects Tia Maria to enter construction phase this year

"We think that Tia Maria is a project that is making the necessary decisions to enter the construction phase this year. There is no more time to lose; it is a mature initiative," he said in an interview with the Red de Comunicación Regional (RCR …

More than a thousand schools in Peru have faced threats from criminal gangs

Peru's PM: Increase in rewards is further proof of commitment to fight against crime

This message was delivered during the press conference held following the Council of Ministers' session. "As we announced in Congress, the reward program for the capture of the 'Monstruo,' a member of 'Los Injertos del Cono Norte' …