Groups of Mennonites, seeking inexpensive land far from modern life, are carving out new colonies in the Amazon. They are also raising fears that they are adding to the deforestation of the vital jungle.
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22 Years Ago, He Disappeared in an Avalanche. His Body Was Just Found.
Melting glaciers on Peru’s highest mountain helped uncover the body of Bill Stampfl, who disappeared while climbing the mountain with two friends.
American Climber’s Body Found on Mountain Peru After 22 Years
Melting glaciers on Peru’s highest mountain helped uncover the body of Bill Stampfl, who disappeared while climbing the mountain with two friends.
7.2-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Peru, Tsunami Alert Issued
Peruvian authorities issued a tsunami alert after the quake struck off the coast of the southern region of Arequipa.
7.2-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Peru, Injures 3
A tsunami alert was lifted about an hour after the quake struck off the coast of the southern region of Arequipa.
A Reporter’s Work Helped Topple Presidents. Now He Is Being Investigated.
Press freedom groups say the investigation of Gustavo Gorriti, a noted Peruvian journalist, is politically motivated and part of a growing campaign against the news media.
Peru’s New Rule on Transgender Health Care Draws Backlash
Government officials say the regulation was intended to expand mental health care access for transgender people. Activists say it will increase discrimination.
Bird Flu Is Infecting More Mammals. What Does That Mean for Us?
H5N1, an avian flu virus, has killed tens of thousands of marine mammals, and infiltrated American livestock for the first time. Scientists are working quickly to assess how it is evolving and how much of a risk it poses to humans.
Police Raid Peruvian President’s Home, Looking for Rolex Watches
Dina Boluarte, who has been seen wearing luxury watches and a $50,000 bracelet, is under investigation for breaking the country’s unlawful enrichment and asset disclosure laws.
Alberto Fujimori Is Ordered Released From Prison in Peru
The ruling, which affirms a decision to reinstate a pardon, defies an order by an international court that former President Alberto Fujimori continue to serve his sentence for human rights violations.