Peru10 Mar 2026Acclaimed Peruvian writer Alfredo Bryce Echenique dies aged 87The author is best known for his novel A World for Julius, which chronicles the frivolous lives of the elite.10 Mar 202623 Feb 2026Fifteen killed after helicopter crashes during Peru flood rescueThe military helicopter was supporting search and rescue operations in the Arequipa region on Sunday.23 Feb 202619 Feb 2026Peru names eighth president in a decade after incumbent's ousterJosé María Balcázar is chosen by Congress after his predecessor was ousted over graft allegations, which he denies.19 Feb 202618 Feb 2026Peru's Congress ousts president after four months in officeJosé Jerí is the third consecutive president to be removed and the country's seventh since 2016.18 Feb 202631 Dec 2025Passenger describes 'chaos' after head-on Machu Picchu train collisionTourist Niels Honkoop says shattered glass littered the carriage floor and injured people were lying in the aisles.31 Dec 202531 Dec 2025Machu Picchu train crash leaves one dead and dozens injuredA train driver died and at least 40 people were injured in the crash on the single-track line to Machu Picchu.31 Dec 20251 Dec 2025Dozens missing as deadly landslide hits two boats in PeruRescue efforts in Peru's central Ucayali region are being hindered by strong currents on the river, one official said.1 Dec 202528 Nov 2025Two former Peruvian presidents jailed in two daysPedro Castillo and Martín Vizcarra are the latest in a series of Peruvian presidents to be sent to prison.28 Nov 202524 Nov 2025Machu Picchu hit by a row over tourist busesProtests have taken place over the coaches that take visitors up to the world heritage site in Peru.24 Nov 2025...
