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The latest news, analysis and opinion on Peru. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.

Capital

Lima

Head of State

President Dina Boluarte

Head of Government

Prime Minister Gustavo Adrianzén

Peru on Monday declared a month-long state of emergency in the capital Lima. File photo: Shutterstock

Americas and the Caribbean

Peru declares state of emergency in capital after murder of popular singer

Soldiers deployed in Lima to help police crack down after a wave of killings linked to extortion.

18 Mar 2025 - 1:13PM

Americas and the Caribbean

Roaches, birds, turtles: How Peru fisherman survived at sea for 95 days

16 Mar 2025 - 10:02AM

Business of climate change

China miners accelerate overseas buying spree

6 Mar 2025 - 10:20PMvideocam

Ecuador

Leftist surge pushes Ecuador presidential race toward run-off

Ecuador’s conservative incumbent Daniel Noboa led leftist Luisa González by less than 1 per cent in close race.

10 Feb 2025 - 10:09PM

Incumbent Daniel Noboa led leftist Luisa Gonzalez by less than 1 per cent. Photo: AFP

European Union

Vatican: sanctions still in effect against Opus Dei cardinal

Peruvian Juan Luis Cipriani Thorne, the first cardinal of Opus Dei, was sanctioned following accusations of sexual abuse.

26 Jan 2025 - 6:53PM

United States

Opinion | On the Panama Canal, Donald Trump has much to learn from Jimmy Carter

Carter’s restrained statesmanship at the height of US dominance stands in contrast to Trump’s bellicose rhetoric as his country’s influence declines.

21 Jan 2025 - 4:30PMvideocam

US-China relations

Aching since China halted foreign adoptions, US families pin hopes on Trump

Resolving the matter of nearly 270 pending adoptions from China could be a win-win for both Beijing and Washington, experts say.

18 Jan 2025 - 8:46AM

Greater Bay Area

Editorial | Hong Kong should market Greater Bay Area to the world

As the region’s superconnector, city is best placed to explain the incredible opportunities available in the development zone.

17 Jan 2025 - 6:15AM

US-China relations

China denies it was behind US Treasury hack

Beijing says claims a Chinese state-sponsored actor was behind the cybersecurity breach are ‘groundless’ and ‘lack evidence’.

31 Dec 2024 - 8:30PMvideocam

US-China relations

Trump’s pick of Rubio as top US diplomat leaves Latin America bracing

Long-time outspoken China critic raises concerns in region he might press governments to choose sides between Washington and Beijing.

31 Dec 2024 - 3:29AMvideocam

Donald Trump and Marco Rubio share the stage at a campaign rally in Raleigh, North Carolina, on November 4, a day before the former US president won a second term. Photo: AP

Venezuela

Venezuela opposition adviser holed up in Argentine residence calls it ‘prison’

Residence has been without power for more than a month, said Magalli Meda, adviser to opposition leader Maria Corina Machado.

29 Dec 2024 - 6:48AM

A police patrol car sits parked outside Argentina’s embassy where some members of Venezuela’s opposition are seeking asylum inside, in Caracas, Venezuela. Photo: AP

Video | ‘Undercover Grinch’ makes drug bust in Peru

A police officer in Lima dressed as the Christmas character raided the home of suspected drug dealers.

25 Dec 2024 - 1:00PMvideocam

War and conflict

Opinion | US presidential transition is the thread tying world’s crises together

As US allies face mounting challenges and tensions rise with adversaries, Joe Biden and Donald Trump must work together to manage uncertainties.

12 Dec 2024 - 8:24AMvideocam

Donald Trump

Editorial | Trump a good reason for China, Japan thaw

Crisis of trust between two countries with fragile economies has to be overcome for both their sakes.

11 Dec 2024 - 11:50PM

US president-elect Donald Trump, at the FOX Nation Patriot Awards in Greenvale, New York. The arrival of Trump’s protectionist agenda when he takes power will give both Beijing and Tokyo motivation to improve relations. Photo: AP

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Can Hong Kong reclaim its role as Asia’s gateway to the Americas?

As China expands trade and investment in Latin America, a proactive Hong Kong should seize the opportunity to connect all parties involved.

6 Dec 2024 - 9:30AM

Ursula Desilu Leon Chempen (left), Peru’s foreign trade and tourism minister, and Algernon Yau Ying-wah (right), Hong Kong’s commerce and economic development secretary, sign a free-trade agreement in Lima, Peru, on November 16. Photo: Handout

Americas and the Caribbean

Peru rocked by president’s nose job controversy

Peruvian president faces calls for removal after she disappeared from public view for nose surgery without delegating her powers.

4 Dec 2024 - 11:09AM

China trade

China extends reach into Latin America as crane exports pick up

China is expanding its maritime footprint in Latin America, with more exports of cranes amid rising tensions with the US.

27 Nov 2024 - 9:42PMvideocam

Diplomacy

Xi’s South American tour: China takes centre stage as US heads for the wings

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s nine-day trip to Peru and Brazil shows Beijing’s growing profile while US awaits the coming of Trump 2.0.

26 Nov 2024 - 10:59AMvideocam

China trade

Amid US tariff threats, can port in Peru open up new markets for China?

US$3.5 billion Chancay port will initially be able to handle 1 million containers a year.

27 Nov 2024 - 5:33PMvideocam

US-China relations

Opinion | To respond to a Trump trade war 2.0, China has a few tools at its disposal

With the US poised to escalate the trade war, China must focus on boosting self-sufficiency and diversifying its options beyond the West.

22 Nov 2024 - 8:12AMvideocam

Donald Trump

Editorial | Torch of international cooperation to burn despite Trump return

China’s President Xi Jinping along with leaders at the Apec and G20 summits make it clear multilateralism is still the way to go.

22 Nov 2024 - 2:23AM

Beijing is not US president-elect Donald Trump’s only target in a trade war – he also has threatened tariffs on the rest of the world. Photo: AFP

US-China relations

Harsh Chinese retaliation against Trump tariffs is unlikely, economist predicts

Beijing has other moves at its disposal, including deepening trade ties with the rest of the world and increasing demand at home.

21 Nov 2024 - 5:47AMvideocam

A loaded cargo ship in Qingdao, China. US president-elect Donald Trump has threatened to impose at least 60 per cent tariffs on all Chinese imports. Photo: AFP/Getty Images/TNS

G20

G20 summit begins with Brazilian host laying out ambitious global priorities

Anti-poverty agenda set by Brazil’s leader gains some initial support, but progress is threatened by instability and conflict around the world.

21 Nov 2024 - 6:44AMvideocam

Joe Biden

Biden becomes first sitting US president to visit Amazon rainforest

US president flew over the jungle in a helicopter and met with Indigenous leaders, before heading to the G20 summit in Rio.

18 Nov 2024 - 4:39PM

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong to explore striking free-trade deal with Latin America: John Lee

City leader also says freshly signed deal with Peru likely to take effect in about six months once legal procedures are sorted.

17 Nov 2024 - 9:13PM

Peruvian President Dina Boluarte (left) and Hong Kong leader John Lee shake hands after their administrations signed a free-trade deal. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong leader updates Xi Jinping on city’s progress at Apec summit in Peru

Hong Kong’s John Lee met Chinese president on at least four occasions during visit to South America for Apec summit.

17 Nov 2024 - 9:12PM

Chinese President Xi Jinping (left) and Hong Kong leader John Lee (right) attend a meeting at this year’s Apec summit in Lima. Photo: Handout

US-China relations

Apec statement calls for enhanced free trade, climate action

Leaders statement on comes despite deep scepticism on trade from incoming US president-elect Trump.

18 Nov 2024 - 9:29PMvideocam

Hong Kong society

Meet the Hong Kong woman sharing Peru’s natural beauty with Chinese travellers

Lee Shuen gave up her busy career in Hong Kong after witnessing the splendour of the Andes, and now has a family and a business in Peru.

16 Nov 2024 - 5:34PM

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