![At least 25 die in Peruvian Andes after bus plummets off cliff At least 25 die in Peruvian Andes after bus plummets off cliff](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71721173567_tbbusplummetsoffc.jpg)
At least 25 die in Peruvian Andes after bus plummets off cliff
The bus skidded off a highway in Peru's Andean Ayacucho region at dawn, overturning and plummeting down a slope of about 200 meters.
Wed Jul 17 2024
![124 candles? Peru stakes claim to world's oldest human, born in 1900 124 candles? Peru stakes claim to world's oldest human, born in 1900](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41712913625_tbPeruvianMarcelino.jpg)
124 candles? Peru stakes claim to world's oldest human, born in 1900
Peruvian authorities say they are helping Marcelino Abad apply to the Guinness World Records for independent verification.
Sat Apr 13 2024
![US agrees to extradite former Peruvian President Toledo, says Peru US agrees to extradite former Peruvian President Toledo, says Peru](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/81677030641_PERU.jpg)
US agrees to extradite former Peruvian President Toledo, says Peru
Peruvian authorities allege that Toledo took bribes of more than $25 million from Brazilian construction conglomerate Odebrecht.
Wed Feb 22 2023
![Peruvian Congress approves indictment of ex-president Castillo Peruvian Congress approves indictment of ex-president Castillo](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/71676694062_TBperucongress.jpg)
Peruvian Congress approves indictment of ex-president Castillo
Peru's Congress on Friday approved the constitutional complaint against former president Pedro Castillo and two former ministers for the alleged crimes of criminal organisation.
Sat Feb 18 2023
![Death toll hits 60 from protests in Peru Death toll hits 60 from protests in Peru](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/81673318071_Peruvianpolice.jpg)
Death toll hits 60 from protests in Peru
Demonstrators continued Saturday to demand the resignation of Peruvian President Dina Boluarte after six weeks of violent protests that have killed 60 people.
Sun Jan 22 2023
![Death toll at 53 from protests in Peru Death toll at 53 from protests in Peru](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/81674275244_Protesters.jpg)
Death toll at 53 from protests in Peru
Demonstrators continued Friday to demand the resignation of Peruvian President Dina Boluarte after six weeks of violent protests that have killed 53 people.
Sat Jan 21 2023
![Explainer: What happens to Peru's former president Castillo now? Explainer: What happens to Peru's former president Castillo now?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/81669967376_kongresperu.jpg)
Explainer: What happens to Peru's former president Castillo now?
Castillo is being held at a complex in the Peruvian capital Lima that is the headquarters of the Department of Special Operations.
Fri Dec 09 2022
![LATAM Airlines plane crashes on Peruvian runway, two firefighters dead LATAM Airlines plane crashes on Peruvian runway, two firefighters dead](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/71668842350_PERU.jpg)
LATAM Airlines plane crashes on Peruvian runway, two firefighters dead
The jet collided with a firetruck on the runway as it was taking off from the airport in Peru's capital Lima.
Sat Nov 19 2022
![Archaeologists discover passageways in 3,000-year-old Peruvian temple Archaeologists discover passageways in 3,000-year-old Peruvian temple](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/51653985393_ANDES.jpg)
Archaeologists discover passageways in 3,000-year-old Peruvian temple
Located 3,200 meters above sea level, at least 35 underground passageways have been found over the years of excavations.
Tue May 31 2022
![Peruvian court orders former President Fujimori's release from prison Peruvian court orders former President Fujimori's release from prison](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/61647558808_AlbertoFujimori.jpg)
Peruvian court orders former President Fujimori's release from prison
The pardon was conceded by then President Pedro, who said he pardoned Fujimori because the former president suffered a heart condition.
Fri Mar 18 2022
![Peru light plane crash at Nazca Lines kills five tourists, two crew Peru light plane crash at Nazca Lines kills five tourists, two crew](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/51644033889_PERU.jpg)
Peru light plane crash at Nazca Lines kills five tourists, two crew
Local police said that the deceased included three Dutch tourists, two Chilean tourists, and two Peruvian members of crew.
Sat Feb 05 2022
![Ancient Peruvian mummy goes on show at Lima museum Ancient Peruvian mummy goes on show at Lima museum](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/61638955079_LIMA.jpg)
Ancient Peruvian mummy goes on show at Lima museum
The mummified remains, which were bound by ropes and had the hands covering the face, were found inside an underground structure.
Wed Dec 08 2021
![COVID-19 pandemic wipes out six million jobs in Peru COVID-19 pandemic wipes out six million jobs in Peru](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/41601011704_Peru.jpg)
COVID-19 pandemic wipes out six million jobs in Peru
A total of 6,720,000 Peruvians lost their jobs as the pandemic idled economic activity.
Fri Sep 25 2020
![Boeing airliner catches fire in Peru, no serious injuries reported Boeing airliner catches fire in Peru, no serious injuries reported](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-03/61490751018_AndesFlight.jpg)
Boeing airliner catches fire in Peru, no serious injuries reported
A Boeing jet operated by Peruvian Airlines caught fire while landing at an airport near the Andean town of Jauja in central Peru after it swerved on the runway, but there were no serious injuries.
Wed Mar 29 2017
![MMA: Holm suffers defeat against Shevchenko at UFC Chicago MMA: Holm suffers defeat against Shevchenko at UFC Chicago](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-07/81469378530_ValentinaShevchenko.jpg)
MMA: Holm suffers defeat against Shevchenko at UFC Chicago
American Holly Holm lost to Peruvian fighter Valentina Shevchenko in a unanimous decision at UFC Chicago, Sunday.
Sun Jul 24 2016