Peru's Congress took a strong step recently. They labeled Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum as persona non grata. This move came after Mexico gave asylum to Betssy Chávez, Peru's former Prime Minister. Peru sees this as Mexico sticking its nose in their business. The vote in Peru's Congress was close but clear. 63 members agreed with the move, while 34 disagreed....
Peru is in a tough spot. They need to decide if they will let a former leader's ex-prime minister, Betssy Chavez, leave the country safely. She's been staying at the Mexican embassy in Lima since Peru cut ties with Mexico. This isn't just about one person. It's part of a bigger problem. Peru and Mexico have been at odds for a while. Things got worse when Mexico gave...
In Peru, schools face a growing threat from criminal gangs demanding money. These gangs target schools, especially in poor areas, asking for large sums, between $14, 000 and $28, 000. The gangs send threatening messages and even photos of weapons to scare the schools into paying. These threats are real; a 16-year-old was caught planting a bomb at a school entrance. ...
In northern Peru’s Alto Mayo region, scientists made an exciting discovery: 27 new species, including a unique amphibious mouse and a peculiar "blob-headed" fish. Surprisingly, this biodiversity hotspot thrives despite high human population density and environmental pressures. The 38-day survey, led by Trond Larsen, revealed over 2, 000 species. One of the notable f...