Peru
China’s economic takeover in Latin America sparks opportunities and concerns
In the last two decades, China has emerged as a key player in Latin America's economy, making strategic investments in infrastructure, energy, and telecommunications, transforming the region into an essential hub for its interests.
Peruvian TV star corruption probe uncovers Chechen links
Recent revelations have raised suspicions about a potential connection between Chechen authorities and a high-profile corruption investigation in Peru involving television host Andrés Hurtado.
AI uncovers over 300 new Nazca geoglyphs in Peru, revealing ancient mysteries
Researchers from Japan's Yamagata University have uncovered 303 new geoglyphs in Peru’s Nazca Desert, thanks to the use of artificial intelligence (AI).
Latin American dignitaries urge UN to suspend Russia over Ukraine war
A group of prominent Latin American former foreign ministers and human rights advocates has urged António Guterres, the UN Secretary-General, to suspend Russia from the UN General Assembly over its actions in Ukraine.
Peru is burning while authorities look away
Wildfires continue to ravage 22 of Peru’s 24 regions, claiming at least 15 lives and destroying over 3,000 hectares of land.
Outrage as birthday party features cake portraying George Floyd
A video has emerged showing a group of young people in Lima, Peru, celebrating a birthday party in a highly offensive manner.
Alberto Fujimori’s death marks the end of a polarising legacy in Peru
Alberto Fujimori, former Peruvian president and one of the most controversial figures in the country’s modern history, passed away at the age of 86 in Lima. His death on September 11 marks the end of an era that continues to divide the nation.
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Latin America trapped in low growth cycle, ECLAC warns
Latin America and the Caribbean are facing a "low economic growth trap" that threatens to stall progress across the region, according to a new report from the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC).
The West is bleeding the Global South of wealth thanks to massive wage inequality, says study
The developed markets of the West are bleeding the Global South of wealth thanks to massive differences in nominal wages, according to a new study published in Nature Communications.
Global solar panel glut caused by Chinese overproduction
There is an overproduction of solar panels worldwide, with production capacity exceeding demand by 2 TW. This surplus has led to falling prices.
Sea levels rise 10 cm since 1993 as ice caps melt
Sea levels are now 10 cm higher than in 1993, and the rise is accelerating, according to new high-resolution satellite measurements by NASA.
US general calls for Marshall Plan in Latin America to counter China and Russia
The head of US Southern Command has urged American leaders to develop a comprehensive economic aid program for Latin America, akin to the post-World War II Marshall Plan, in a bid to counteract growing Chinese and Russian influence in the region.
Plants absorbing less carbon dioxide in 2023, accelerating global warming
Plants and trees' ability to absorb carbon dioxide fell dramatically in 2023, due to increased heat stress in vegetation, a new study revealed.
Shocking alien fingerprints reignite Peruvian mummy mystery
The controversy surrounding the alleged "alien mummies" from Peru has taken a new twist, with conflicting claims from different experts.
How energy intensive are data centers?
While countries like China and the United States had the highest electricity demand by a considerable margin, a new player that rivals the consumption of some of the biggest economies and is bolstered by the ongoing AI hype and data center use.
Earth records hottest year since records began
Sunday, July 21 was the hottest day ever recorded globally in 100,000 years according to the EU climate monitoring service Copernicus, warning that the Climate Crisis is accelerating.
Six out of nine “planetary boundaries” have been crossed and a tenth has appeared
Six out of the nine “planetary boundaries” that track how close humanity is coming to the environmental disaster have been crossed. And now there might be a tenth boundary: the amount of oxygen in oceans is starting to fall.