Peru severs diplomatic ties with Mexico over asylum granted to former prime minister
Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 - 5 km SSW of Puquina, Peru
Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 87 km S of Pacocha, Peru
Peru's interim president Jose Jeri has announced a state of emergency in Lima and the neighboring port of Callao, after weeks of anti-government protests over corruption and organized crime
Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 - 40 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru
Massive protests led by Generation Z youth in the capital, Lima, against President José Jairí, resulted in one death and dozens of police officers injured, prompting the government to declare a state of emergency to control the situation.
Violent protests in Lima prompt Peru's government to announce a state of emergency, addressing public security concerns
At least 20 civilians and 55 police officers were injured in riots during a protest in Lima, leaving ten people arrested.
Peruvian police disperse protesters who tried to set fire to the front of Congress.
3 week agoPeru: President Boluarte's dismissal 'was just a step', protesters say
Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 75 km SSW of San Juan, Peru
1 month agoSan Martin Square has been retaken by the National Police
Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 - 2 km WNW of Quilcata, Peru
Earthquake of magnitude 5.5 - 44 km SSW of San Juan, Peru
Earthquake of magnitude 5.1 - 33 km SSE of San Juan, Peru
1 month agoProtests and riots in Lima, Peru
In Peru, youth-led protests are currently underway. Protesters are shouting "murderers" as they push back against police on Abancay Avenue in downtown Lima. Earlier in the day, protesters were surrounded and tear-gassed in Plaza San Martín.
1 month agoPeru: Protests block access to Machu Picchu, leaving thousands of tourists stranded. At least 1,400 tourists were evacuated by train to Cusco after police managed to unblock the tracks. The protesters are protesting against the company that manages bus transportation to Machu Picchu, which has continued to operate despite the concession expiring two weeks ago.
More than 1,400 tourists were forced to leave Machu Picchu due to protests and clashes between locals and police. This archaeological gem is on the verge of losing its title as one of the New 7 Wonders of the World due to failures in tourism management.
Earthquake of magnitude 5.1 - 49 km WSW of Sechura, Peru
Trump identifies 23 countries, including China, India, as major drug transit or production hubs: Afghanistan, The Bahamas, Belize, Bolivia, Burma, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, India, Jamaica, Laos, Mexico, Nicaragua, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Venezuela
1 month agoSabancaya volcano in southern Peru emits a 5-kilometer column of gas and ash.
Earthquake of magnitude 5.0 - 31 km WSW of Vilcanchos, Peru
Five Venezuelans arrested for the murder of a diplomat in Lima
Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 - 82 km E of Tocache, Peru
Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 - 72 km E of Tocache, Peru
Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 97 km SSW of San Juan, Peru
Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 - 76 km SSW of San Juan, Peru
Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 - 45 km SSE of Alianza Cristiana, Peru
The protest is being called by various organizations in the sector for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 20th. In our city, the protest will be at noon in Plaza San Martín.
