Peru Suspends Mining After Pataz Gold Mining Massacre Leaves 13 Dead

The Peruvian government has suspended all mining operations in the Pataz district for 30 days following a brutal Pataz gold mining massacre that left 13 workers dead. The killings, attributed to armed criminal groups tied to illegal mining operations, mark …

In Peru, under every stone lies a political party

The most unusual and singular presidential election in the world will take place in April next year. Not in some remote, underdeveloped country in Africa or Southeast Asia, nor on an oceanic island with an unpronounceable name. It will happen right here, …

Peru government denies ransomware attack, despite hacker claims

Operators of the Rhysida ransomware add Peruvian government to their data leak site Hackers claim to have stolen sensitive files and are demanding five bitcoin The government says it hasn't been targeted and that it operates normally Infamous hacking …

Mining murders show Peru’s struggles with illegal gold rush

Peru is assigning the military with the task of regaining control of a mineral-rich area of the country’s northern highlands after 13 gold miner were kidnapped and murdered. Army troops who were previously supporting police in the province of Pataz will …

Mining in Peru's northern district of Pataz suspended for 30 days

Turkmen weightlifter Rustamova wins gold at World Junior Championships in Peru

Anamjan Rustamova, a representative of Turkmenistan, won the Junior World Weightlifting Championships. The tournament is being held in Peru. Rustamova won the competition in the 87 kg weight category, lifting a total of 249 kg (108 kg snatch + 141 kg clean …

Two Moldovan Athletes Win Bronze at World U20 Championships in Peru

Two Moldovan athletes reached the podium at the World Under-20 Championships in Peru, the National Olympic and Sports Committee (NOSC) has announced. Alexandr Baldji won a bronze medal in the clean and jerk with a lift of 172 kg, finishing 4th overall in …

Banco de Crédito del Perú makes US$750 million debt tap

Credit: Shutterstock/Myriam B Three Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP offices have helped Banco de Crédito del Perú raise US$750 million in a notes offering. Subscribe to unlock unlimited access Get news, unique commentary, expert analysis and essential …

Peru imposes curfew in province where 13 mine workers were killed

The Peruvian government has imposed a night-time curfew in Pataz province, where 13 kidnapped mine workers were killed last week. President Dina Boluarte also ordered that mining activities be suspended for a month while extra police and soldiers are …

Peru City Council shifts live streams to YouTube

Peru City Council meetings will no longer be streamed on Facebook as the city has opted for posting on YouTube instead. Monday marked the first meeting Peru streamed via YouTube as the city determined Facebook to be a safety concern. “Facebook live is very …