Peru and Colombia Move Troops to Amazon Border in Island Dispute
Peru and Colombia have moved troops to their remote border with Brazil over a dispute about a small island in...
August 10, 2025Section
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Trump Authorizes Military Planning Against Latin American Cartels Labeled as Terrorists
The U.S. government confirmed that President Donald Trump has authorized the Pentagon to prepare direct military operations
August 9, 2025
Amazon Island Tension Tests Colombia and Peru’s Fragile Border Peace
Colombia and Peru are in a tense standoff over Santa Rosa Island, a sandbar in the Amazon River where their...
August 6, 2025
Peru Clings to Copper Power as Congo Surges and China Dominates Demand
Peru sits firmly in the world’s copper spotlight, but fresh figures from the Peruvian Ministry of Energy and Mines show...
August 5, 2025
Peru’s Inflation is Low, but Hidden Cost Pressures Remain
Government data from Peru’s official statistics agency (INEI) shows inflation stayed low this year, and prices rose 1.31 percent nationwide.
August 3, 2025
Peru Faces a Pivotal Test as $6 Billion in Mining Projects Collide with Unrest
Peru, a global leader in copper production, stands at a turning point. President Dina Boluarte recently announced
July 30, 2025
Tsunami Alerts Reach Latin America After Russia Quake, Exposing Regional Preparedness
After the massive 8.7 magnitude earthquake struck Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on July 29, 2025, official tsunami warnings
July 30, 2025
Peru’s Fruit Exports Overtake Chile, Changing the Game in Global Trade
In early 2025, Peru’s fruit exports reached $2.35 billion between January and May, a jump of almost 28% from the...
July 30, 2025
Peru Bets on National Industry to Modernize Armed Forces, Create 12,000 Jobs
Peru’s government is changing how it builds its military. For decades, Peru mainly bought military equipment from abroad
July 29, 2025