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Peru’s Congress swears in new president after ousting Boluarte amid corruption, crime anger

The vote took place after several members of popular cumbia music group Agua Marina were injured in a shooting during a concert held Wednesday in a Peruvian military venue.

Whose Pisco is it anyway? How Delhi HC put to rest Chile-Peru dispute over GI tag for grape brandy

Delhi HC set aside 2018 order passed by IPAB granting Peru’s claim to GI tag over Pisco, a brandy derived from grapes in Peru’s Ica and Chile’s Copiapo and Coquimbo regions.

First migrant tried for entering new military zone on US-Mexico border acquitted

The acquittal by federal jury in Texas marks a legal challenge to the Trump administration's plan to raise penalties for illegal crossings.

Xi vows to work with Trump as he meets with outgoing President Biden in Peru

President-elect Trump has promised to levy 60% tariffs on U.S. imports of Chinese goods as part of his 'America First' trade measures.

British Embassy seeks bid for research on mining, human rights in Peru

The UK aims to promote sustainable practices with a £60K project.

UK, Peru ink deal for $630 million hospital infrastructure

The agreement signed Friday envisions the construction of two hospitals in the northern regions of Peru.

Looking for lithium in the Andes — Peru is key to India’s Latin America push

India has been pursuing a trade agreement with Peru since 2017. The two countries held the 6th round of negotiations last month and talks are scheduled to be held again in December.

This ancient whale from Peru may be a new contender for most massive animal ever on Earth

The researchers estimated that Perucetus (pronounced per-oo-SEE-tus) was about 66 feet long and weighed up to 340 metric tons. Its scientific name means ‘colossal Peruvian whale.’

Celebration of indigenous ingredients – Peru’s ‘Central’ tops world’s 50 best restaurants’ list

Run by couple Virgilio Martnez and Pia Leon, the restaurant seeks to provide an experience integrating the idea of fusion of ingredients and techniques.

Ancient Maya city discovered in Mexico–likely a crucial center between 250 and 1000 AD

The city, named Ocomtun by anthropology institute, includes large pyramid-like buildings, stone columns, three plazas with ‘imposing buildings’ arranged in almost-concentric circles.

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Wall Street carries big expectations this year after best run since 2009

The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.