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Peru Marxist party wins mayoral races near MMG's troubled Las Bambas copper mine

Peruvian Marxist party Peru Libre has won mayoral elections in five districts next to MMG Ltd's massive Las Bambas copper mine, with one new mayor-elect telling Reuters he hopes to serve as "mediator" to end social conflicts.

Reuters

Earthquake with a magnitude of 5.6 strikes Peru-Ecuador border -EMSC

An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.6 struck the Peru-Ecuador border region on Wednesday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said.

Reuters

Worldwide fertiliser shortage prompts Peru to turn to bird poo

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has made the South American country’s deposits of bird poo more valuable

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Brazil election could decide Amazon fate

Bolsonaro "derided Indigenous people, environmentalists and science" while weakening environmental protections

Salon

US top diplomat begins Latin America tour with visit to Colombia

Antony Blinken’s trip to Colombia, Chile and Peru is part of US effort to reaffirm commitment to South American allies.

Al Jazeera

Peru conservative Opus Dei businessman elected mayor of Lima

Conservative businessman Rafael Lopez Aliaga won a closely contested election to become mayor of Peru's capital Lima on Monday after his rival, retired military officer Daniel Urresti, accepted his defeat.

Reuters

Race for mayor of Peru's capital is neck and neck among two conservatives -exit poll

An Opus Dei businessman and a retired military officer accused of murdering a journalist entered a technical tie in Sunday's run to become Lima's next mayor, according to an exit poll carried out by the firm Ipsos for Peru's local elections.

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Peru proposes 'new approach' to mining to combat economic disparities, conflicts

Peru's government proposed on Friday "a new approach" for mining companies to end social gaps and avoid conflicts in the sector, a measure taken after several conflicts in the country in recent months.

Reuters

Blinken to visit Colombia, Chile, Peru next week -State Dept

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken plans to visit Colombia, Chile and Peru on Oct. 3-7, the State Department said on Friday.

Reuters

Newcastle United to get first refusal on South American talent as Nobby Solano opens his own Academy

Newcastle United legend Nobby Solano has opened his own Academy in Lima

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Indigenous defenders stand between illegal roads and survival of the Amazon rainforest – elections in Brazil and Peru could be a turning point

The Ashéninka woman with the painted face radiated a calm, patient confidence as she stood on the sandy banks of the Amonia River and faced the loggers threatening her Amazonian community.

The Conversation

Peru indigenous groups block river in the Amazon after oil spill

Peruvian indigenous groups were blocking a large river in the country's Amazon region on Wednesday in protest over a crude oil spill of an estimated 2,500 barrels in the world's largest rainforest, the government said.

Reuters

PAHO says Brazil, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Peru at very high risk for polio as vaccination dwindles

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) on Wednesday said Brazil, the Dominican Republic, Haiti and Peru are at very high risk for the reintroduction of polio, as dwindling vaccination rates during the coronavirus pandemic has led to historic lows in protection against the illness.

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The mystery of Machu Picchu: Archaeologists uncover new secrets of Peru's Inca site

We take you on a journey to Peru's famed Inca citadel, Machu Picchu. Perched at an altitude of 2,430 metres, this UNESCO World Heritage site still holds many secrets. Some of them were recently uncovered by archaeologist José Bastante and a team of Polish researchers. They found a system of…

Reuters

Peru Marxist party is still a barrier to impeachment attempts, leader says

Vladimir Cerron, the head of the far-left party that ushered Peruvian President Pedro Castillo into power last year, told Reuters on Tuesday that his congressional bloc is still committed to staving off impeachment attempts against the embattled leader.

Asharq Al-Awsat

King Salman Receives Credentials of Ambassadors of Several Countries

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz received in Jeddah on Tuesday the credentials of a number of ambassadors of brotherly and friendly countries appointed to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, reported the Saudi Press Agency. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of…

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'I got £1,000 flight compensation after huge delay - and it only took a five minute email'

My partner and I found ourselves delayed for over 18 hours while waiting for a connecting flight in Texas, while en route from London to Peru back in July

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Daily Mirror

Viewers hail Eddie Butler as late rugby icon plays part in Queen’s funeral coverage

Former Wales rugby player turned commentator Eddie Butler was part of The Queen's funeral coverage via a pre-recorded message before his own tragic death in Peru just last week

Reuters

Peru communities lift blockade disrupting key copper transport road

A group of indigenous Peruvian communities that have been blocking a key copper corridor agreed to a truce on Sunday after the country's prime minister said he would meet with them.

Wales Online

'Nos da, Eddie' — Gary Lineker pays poignant tribute to 'true Welsh poet' Eddie Butler on Match of the Day

Welsh broadcaster Eddie Butler passed away in Peru earlier this week at the age of 65

Daily Mirror

Woman from Peru carrying Paddington Bear weeps as she meets Charles and William

Hundreds of people who had been waiting for more than 10 hours to see the Queen lying in state were warmly greeted by King Charles and Prince William beneath sunny skies

Daily Mirror

Police investigating as Welsh rugby icon Eddie Butler found dead in sleeping bag in Peru

Welsh rugby icon Eddie Butler passed away while on a charity trek in Peru and police and prosecutors have launched an investigation into his death

The Independent UK

‘We were incredibly close’: Brian Moore left devastated by death of Eddie Butler

BBC commentator Butler, a former Wales captain, died on Thursday during a trek in Peru

The Independent UK

We were incredibly close – Brian Moore ‘devastated’ by death of Eddie Butler

Butler died on Thursday during a charity trek in Peru.

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