Peru
Legal cocaine and oil ban could save the Amazon, says Colombia’s president
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has called for ending petroleum extraction in the Amazon region and legalising cocaine production to preserve the world's largest tropical rainforest
Indonesian diplomat killed in targeted shooting in Lima
The murder of an Indonesian Embassy staff member in Peru has prompted heightened scrutiny over the safety of foreign diplomats in Lima, following a meticulously executed armed attack in the district of Lince.
Peru’s gold exports to China surge amid fears of illegal mining links
Peru has emerged as a growing supplier of gold to China, with exports to the Asian giant accelerating sharply in 2025, raising concerns about the origins of the mineral and the role of informal and illegal mining in fuelling the trade.
Argentina and Peru lead Latin America’s growth in 2025
Latin America’s economy is forecast to grow by 2.2% in 2025, a modest improvement from earlier projections of 2.1%, according to Moody’s Analytics.
ECLAC raises Latin America growth forecast to 2.2% but warns of prolonged slowdown
The UN Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean has lifted its 2025 regional growth estimate to 2.2% from a previous 2.0% projection, whilst acknowledging that economic expansion remains constrained by global volatility
Russia quake triggers tsunami alerts along South America's Pacific coast
A powerful 8.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on 29 July, prompting a cascade of tsunami alerts across the Pacific, with varying responses across the region.
Peru pushes ahead with $6bn mining overhaul amid political turmoil
Peru’s embattled government is pressing forward with a sweeping mining agenda, reviewing 134 new projects worth over $6bn as it attempts to stabilise an economy battered by political unrest and social discontent.
Peru inaugurates 252 MW San Martín solar plant, its largest PV project to date
The government of Peru has formally commissioned the San Martín Solar photovoltaic facility, a 252.4 MWac plant located in La Joya, Arequipa, operated by Spanish firm Zelestra.
Renewable energy surge puts Latin America on track for climate leadership
Latin America stands at a critical juncture in its energy evolution, with its largest economies showing both remarkable progress in renewable adoption and persistent challenges in weaning themselves off fossil fuels.
Peruvian restaurant Maido tops global rankings in latest World's 50 Best list
Peru shines again as Maido in Lima is named the world’s best restaurant in 2025, marking a major win for chef Micha Tsumura and cementing Peru’s place as a global culinary powerhouse.