Pope Leo XIV to visit Peru, Argentina and Uruguay in November
The pontiff’s first Latin America trip will take him back to Peru, where he spent decades as a missionary and bishop.
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5.6 magnitude earthquake hits Peru
Footage shows firefighters looking for a missing person amongst the rubble of a collapsed building in Pumpunya, Peru.
Published On 19 Jul 2026
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At least 14 dead after minibus rolls off mountain road in Peru
At least 14 people have been killed and five injured after a minibus in the Peruvian Andes lost control on a curve.
Published On 18 Jul 2026
Peru’s President-elect Fujimori says she wants to restore ties with Mexico
Keiko Fujimori has ‘every intention’ of ending months-long rift with Mexico over its political asylum decisions.
Left-wing candidate Roberto Sanchez concedes Peru vote to Keiko Fujimori
Announcement comes days after Peru’s electoral agency certified right-wing Fujimori as winner in razor-thin race.
Keiko Fujimori officially declared winner of Peru presidential race
Peru’s electoral authority solidifies right-wing Fujimori’s narrow victory over left-wing Roberto Sanchez.
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Peru elects Keiko Fujimori in victory for Latin American right
Peru’s conservative president-elect Keiko Fujimori vows that the ‘doors to dialogue will always be open.’
Published On 30 Jun 2026
Keiko Fujimori leads in Peruvian presidential race as vote count concludes
Daughter of former President Alberto Fujimori says the country is closer to ‘order and hope’ after prolonged vote count.
Sanchez warns he ‘will not recognise’ Fujimori victory in Peru election
The left-wing candidate has called for voting results from 119 consular offices to be nullified over a procedure change.
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Peruvian police dress as World Cup mascots to fool suspected drug dealer
Police officers in Peru dressed up as 2026 World Cup mascots as they targeted a suspected drug trafficker.
Published On 12 Jun 2026
Spain cruise past Peru in final World Cup 2026 warm-up match
Mikel Oyarzabal opens the scoring after two minutes as Spain comfortably win their final World Cup warm-up in Puebla.
