Peruvians set up a 46-foot Pope Leo XIV statue in Callao, before he arrived in Peru. During his South America visit, the pontiff's official route runs through Costa Verde, where the statue now stands

Peruvian authorities seized more than 3,000 tarantulas hidden in socks inside the suitcases of two German citizens and a Polish citizen preparing to board a flight to Germany. The three were detained and face criminal proceedings.

Peruvian navy service members hold security while participating in UNITAS 2026, a U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command and U.S. Fourth Fleet-sponsored training exercise at Base Naval Del Callao, Peru Sept. 20, 2026. #UNITAS2026# brought together 26 nations to strengthen maritime partnerships, improve interoperability, and advance regional security. Through realistic, multinational training, participating forces built the trust and skills needed to operate together across the hemisphere. @NAVSOUS4THFLT @MARFORSOUTH @USNavy @USMC @USEmbassyPeru @Deptofwar @naval_peru

Peruvian navy service members conduct visit, board, search, and seizure drills while participating in UNITAS 2026, a U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command and U.S. Fourth Fleet-sponsored training exercise at Base Naval Del Callao, Peru Sept. 18, 2026. #UNITAS2026# brought together 26 nations to strengthen maritime partnerships, improve interoperability, and advance regional security. Through realistic, multinational training, participating forces built the trust and skills needed to operate together across the hemisphere. @NAVSOUS4THFLT @MARFORSOUTH @USNavy @USMC @USEmbassyPeru @Deptofwar @naval_peru

Peruvian experts have identified 528 glacial lakes at risk of overflowing nationwide, highlighting vulnerabilities similar to those exposed by last week's deadly glacial collapse disaster in the Himalayas

🇵🇪 Peruvian President Keiko Fujimori CREATES a joint police-military command to CRACK DOWN on organized crime. The Unified Command brings police and armed forces together for raids, arrests, and prison control. Across the region, more governments are turning to military force when police struggle to contain gangs. Writer: Lucas

A Peruvian party led by a combative conservative holds a narrow lead in Lima’s mayoral race. There’s just one problem: the law bans immediate reelection for mayors, leaving voters unsure whether he can take the job