Peru

Man Caught Trying To Smuggle 20 Birds From Peru In Suitcase

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday January 16, 2020

Peruvian police have arrested a Belgian man at Lima Airport for trying to smuggle 20 live birds to Europe in his suitcase, the National Forest and Wildlife Service said Wednesday.

Nearly 16 Killed, 40 Injured In Peru Bus Crash

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday January 7, 2020

At least 16 people including two Germans were killed and 40 others injured after a bus crashed into parked cars in the south of Peru, authorities confirmed.

McDonald's Manager In Peru Says Faulty Machine Caused Employee Deaths

World News | Reuters | Sunday December 22, 2019

The general manager of the company that operates McDonald's restaurants in Peru told local television that the beverage machine at the restaurant where two employees were fatally electrocuted last weekend had experienced an electrical fault but it was not reported to the company's maintenance department.

McDonald's Shuts Outlets Across Peru For 2 Days To Mourn Dead Staffs

World News | Reuters | Wednesday December 18, 2019

McDonald's has shut all its restaurants in Peru for two days of mourning after two of its employees died, the burger chain said on Twitter.

She Sings On A Street In Peru, Rocking Her Baby In Her Arms. It's OK To Cry

Offbeat | Wednesday September 4, 2019

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees shared a poignant video that shows a Venezuelan woman singing on the streets of Peru with her baby.

Remains Of 227 Sacrificed Children Found In Peru

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday August 28, 2019

Archeologists in Peru say the 227 bodies they have unearthed from a site used by the pre-Columbian Chimu culture is the biggest-ever discovery of sacrificed children.

"President Who Spreads Hate": US Sportsman Kneels During National Anthem

World News | Jacob Bogage, The Washington Post | Sunday August 11, 2019

A member of the US fencing team knelt on the podium during the national anthem and medal ceremony Friday at the Pan American Games in Lima, Peru, later saying on Twitter: "We must call for change."

Unborn Baby Dies While Mother Waits For Visa To Cross Border Into Chile

World News | Reuters | Sunday July 14, 2019

Chilean officials said on Saturday that the unborn baby of a Venezuelan migrant had died while the woman waited for the appropriate visa to cross the border from Peru into Chile.

Peru Stun Defending Champions Chile 3-0 To Reach Copa America Final

Agence France-Presse | Thursday July 4, 2019

The stunning upset prevented Chile's golden generation from challenging for a third straight title, following their wins over Argentina in 2015 and 2016.

Gabriel Jesus, Roberto Firmino Send Brazil Into Copa America Final As Lionel Messi Fails Again

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday July 3, 2019

Brazil will play the winners of Wednesday second semi-final between champions Chile and Peru in Sunday's final.

Pedro Gallese Denies Luis Suarez As Peru Beat Uruguay On Penalties To Reach Copa Semis

Agence France-Presse | Sunday June 30, 2019

Edison Flores scored the decisive penalty as Peru qualified for the semi-finals for the third time in the last four editions of Copa America.

Goalkeeper Gaffe Helps Brazil Trounce Peru To Reach Copa America Quarter Finals

Agence France-Presse | Sunday June 23, 2019

Goals from Casemiro, Roberto Firmino, Everton, Dani Alves and Willian ensured the Brazil would finish top of Group A

Alphabet's Loon Providing Internet Access to Peru's Earthquake Victims

Peter Holley, The Washington Post | Saturday June 1, 2019

Loon - an Internet-providing balloon service owned by Alphabet, Google's parent company - is providing Peru's people with wireless broadband communication.

1 Dead, 26 Injured As Strong 8.0 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Peru

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday May 27, 2019

A powerful 8.0-earthquake toppled houses, blocked roads and knocked out power in parts of Peru on Sunday, killing one person and injuring at least 26 others as the shockwave extended into neighboring Ecuador.

Battle Over .amazon: Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru Slam Amazon Domain Ruling

Monday May 27, 2019

The presidents of Peru, Colombia, Ecuador and Bolivia criticized a recent decision by the organisation that manages Internet protocol to grant global retailer Amazon the rights to the .amazon domain.