Peru
Thirteen dead after tourism aircraft crashes near Nazca Lines in Peru
Flights over the Nazca Lines departing from the nearby Maria Reiche Airport had been suspended on Friday due to winds exceeding 40 kph (25 mph), which kicked up dust and reduced visibility.
Over 500 Peruvian babies named after Norwegian soccer star Haaland after legendary World Cup run
Chile, Colombia, Peru go conservative: What’s next for Latin America? - analysis
Peru presidential candidate Sanchez accused of financial crimes after advancing to runoff
Strangled son found by buried father: Genetic study reveals shocking human sacrifices in Peru
Adolescents were sacrificed to their close relatives during funerals of high-status individuals in the Mocha culture.
New species in Peruvian rainforest: blob-fish, web-footed mouse, and dwarf squirrel
"Amphibious rodents are almost mythical to mammal experts," said Trond Larsen, Senior Director at Conservation International.
Over two dozen new species discovered in Peruvian forest
Scientists discovered over two dozen new species in Peru's Amazon rainforest, including a semi-aquatic mouse and three other previously unknown mammals, during a 2022 expedition.
AI finds alien-shaped Nazca lines in the Peruvian desert
Among the representations found is a 72-foot-long orca wielding a knife and cutting off a human head.
Peru's congress conducts hearing on alleged extraterrestrial 'Nazca mummies'
However, the authenticity of the so-called tridactyl mummies has been widely disputed by the scientific community.
In Peru, remains of wealthy pre-Inca people unearthed at ancient capital
The remains of eleven individuals, estimated to be around 800 years old, were found buried with necklaces, earrings and bracelets, according to lead archaeologist Sinthya Cueva.
Five new ambassadors welcomed to Israel by President Herzog
The traditional vin d'honneur reception took place at Jerusalem's King David hotel, with new ambassadors meeting their colleagues from other countries.
Evidence of smallpox in 16th century Peru uncovered in Incan children's skeletal remains
The defects found on the bones of the two children highlight a devastating impact of European colonization.
Fossil of 16-million-year-old river dolphin found in Peru
Paleontologist Rodolfo Salas said the skull belonged to the largest dolphin known to have inhabited the waters of South America, measuring 3 to 3.5 meters long.
Peru arrests two suspects of planned antisemitic attack, formation of terrorist cell
According to the Peruvian National Police's (PNP) post, the suspects both have Peruvian citizenship, though one of them is through marriage. They were arrested for attempting to form a terror cell.
