Peru
Pope Leo reported the early detection of a nodule in his lung and a planned surgery. The Vatican expects about a week of recovery.
A magnitude 7. 7 earthquake struck southern Panama, damaging buildings. A tsunami threat was declared for nine countries along the Pacific coast.
The Trump administration, over Democrats’ objections, redirected $52 million approved for four countries in Europe and the Middle East. Panama, Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia will receive the funds.
A tropical turtle has laid eggs on the western coast of the United States for the first time in history. Scientists link this to the warming of ocean waters.
In November, Pope Leo will visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru, covering 31,000 km and holding around 50 events. The tour will run from 6–17 November.
The Trump administration will reallocate $52 million for Slovakia, North Macedonia, Tunisia and Iraq in favor of four countries in Central and South America.
Peru will join the U. S.-led "Shield of the Americas" coalition against drug cartels. Washington will support Lima in its fight against criminal networks.
Peru’s Foreign Ministry confirmed that 459 Peruvians joined the Russian army, 11 of whom were killed and 114 went missing. Four escaped forced recruitment and returned home.
A Cessna Caravan C-208 aircraft with 11 foreign tourists and two crew members crashed in Peru. None of the 13 people on board survived.
In the Lviv region on July 26, an earthquake of magnitude 2. 8 was recorded at a depth of 4 km. The tremors were registered on the territory of the Pustomyty community.
In Lima, 10 members of one family died in a fire, including five children. Police are investigating possible arson due to threats and extortion.
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5. 5-5.6 struck the Junín region in central Peru. At least five people died, dozens of houses were destroyed, and there are power outages.
President of Peru José María Balkasar stated that Pope Leo XIV will visit the country in the first half of November. The pontiff plans to visit six cities where he previously carried out pastoral work.
A study of 200 countries has debunked the myth of a single obesity epidemic. Rates are rising in poor nations, while they have stabilized in wealthy Western countries.
The Peruvian Prosecutor's Office is investigating the recruitment of its citizens for the war under the guise of employment. There are reports of 13 citizens killed on the front lines in Ukraine.
The military plane crashed near the airport in Puerto Leguízamo shortly after takeoff. 48 people have been rescued so far, and a large-scale rescue operation is underway.
José Antonio Kast has begun building trenches and fences on the border with Peru. The project includes drone patrols to combat illegal migration.
The Pontiff settled in the official apartments after extensive renovations. This decision is seen as a return to tradition and the beginning of active changes in the Curia.
The end of winter and the beginning of spring is traditionally the period when grain reserves from the previous season decrease, and the new harvest is still far away, which cannot but affect the price of cereals. But experts assure: Ukraine is not threatened by a buckwheat shortage, and prices will not "jump" if consumers do not fall for informational provocations and do not create a stir.
The Congress of Peru voted to remove interim head of state José Geri. The impeachment was supported by 75 parliamentarians, 24 were against, and three abstained.
The Swedish company Saab is building a portfolio of potential orders for over 300 JAS 39 Gripen E/F fighters. Ukraine could order up to 150 aircraft, and Canada – 72, with the possibility of localizing production.
On New Year's Eve in Peru, an attack on illegal gold miners resulted in at least three deaths and seven missing. This happened in the city of Patas, where 13 miners had already died last year due to criminal gangs.
Two trains collided near Machu Picchu, killing the driver and injuring at least 40 people. Among the injured are citizens of the United States and Great Britain, 20 of whom are in serious condition.
Law enforcement officials in Surrey County have appealed to the FBI for access to classified data from the declassified "Epstein files. " In the documents, a 35-year-old individual claims to have been a victim of childhood abuse, where Ghislaine Maxwell tortured her with electric shocks while Prince Andrew and other men watched.
In the Chilean presidential elections, ultra-conservative candidate José Antonio Kast is likely to win. His popularity has grown due to promises of mass deportations and strict security measures.
Rising gold prices lead to an increase in informal and illegal mining, which has devastating environmental consequences and contributes to the growth of organized crime. The World Gold Council calls for the creation of official processing centers to legalize this sector.
Catastrophic floods and landslides in Asia last week claimed the lives of over 1,500 people, with almost 900 more considered missing. Indonesia and Sri Lanka were the most affected, where rescue services are unable to cope with the scale of the destruction.
This year, the price of silver has risen by 100%, outperforming gold, thanks to supply shortages and high industrial demand. Metal reserves are close to historical lows, exacerbating the risk of scarcity.
In Peru's Amazon region, a landslide swept two passenger boats into the river, causing 12 deaths and about 20 injuries. The incident occurred around 4:20 AM in the port area of Iparia on the Ucayali River.
Peruvian President Jerry announced his intention to declare a state of emergency due to the blockade of the Tacna–Arica border by migrants from Chile. The situation is deteriorating, leading to traffic jams and increased military control.