# Peru

This week

4th June 2023 - 8th June 2023

# Political Football

Jurgen Klinsmann calls up South Korea player being held in China

Son Jun-ho was detained last month in the northeastern province of Liaoning.

7.3k

Mon 11:47 AM

January

January 2023

# Peru

At least 25 dead after Peru bus accident, say police

The bus was en route to the border with Ecuador when it left the road.

11.1k

Jan 28th 2023, 6:38 PM

# Peru

Peru protests see 45 dead and police station burned down as president pleas for calm

The government in Peru has imposed a state of emergency as protests rage on

8.6k

Jan 21st 2023, 9:28 AM

# Lima

Protesters stream into Peru’s capital demanding resignation of president

The protests follow a weeks-long movement to demand Dina Boluarte’s resignation, the dissolution of Congress, and immediate elections.

6.2k

Jan 19th 2023, 10:05 PM

# Peru

Peru braces for new rally in Lima against President Boluarte despite state of emergency

At least 42 people have died in five weeks of clashes between protesters and security forces.

5.3k

Jan 16th 2023, 10:26 PM

# Lima

Peru declares state of emergency in capital following severe protests

A state of emergency will be in effect for 30 days in response to the weeks-long protests which have killed 42.

10.3k

Jan 15th 2023, 11:57 AM

# Peru

At least 17 dead in latest Peru political clashes

Protesters were demanding the departure of the president, who took over after the ousting and arrest of the previous president.

4.4k

Jan 10th 2023, 7:30 AM

Last year

2022

# pedro castillo

Peru president ousted and arrested after bid to dissolve Congress

Vice President Dina Boluarte has become Peru’s first woman president.

9.2k

Dec 8th 2022, 7:12 AM

# Lima

Two firefighters killed in Peru as plane hits airport fire truck

Footage taken by witnesses and broadcast by Peruvian television channels showed the plane.

14.0k

Nov 19th 2022, 11:05 AM

# To The Wire

Australia beat Peru after sudden death penalties to secure place at World Cup finals

The playoff between the Asian and South American qualifiers had been goalless after 120 minutes.

7.3k

Jun 13th 2022, 10:26 PM

# basilosaurus

36-million-year-old whale fossil unveiled after being found in Peruvian desert

The basilosaurus was found at the end of 2021 in the Ocucaje Desert.

28.6k

Mar 18th 2022, 9:09 AM

# Peru

Seven people dead as tourist plane crashes near Peru's Nazca lines

The plane came down shortly after takeoff from the small airport of Maria Reiche in Nazca around noon.

25.4k

Feb 4th 2022, 10:42 PM

# world cup qualifiers

Scenes as Peru stun goal-shy Colombia, Venezuelan Rondon's treble sinks Bolivia

Edison Flores gave Peru a smash-and-grab victory after David Ospina’s gaffe cost the hosts.

4.5k

Jan 29th 2022, 12:32 AM

# environmental emergency

21 beaches polluted by oil spill in Peru linked to Tonga eruption

The Peruvian government has formed a committee to deal with the crisis.

10.1k

Jan 21st 2022, 8:40 AM

All time

# Peru

7.5-magnitude earthquake hits Peru

The deep quake affected almost half of the country, including coastal and Andean regions, and the capital Lima.

20.9k

Nov 28th 2021, 4:00 PM

# Wrap

10-man Brazil continue Copa America defence after booking semi-final spot

The reigning champions will face Peru who defeated Paraguay on penalties.

8.1k

Jul 3rd 2021, 9:34 AM

# Peru

Manuel Merino resigns as Peru president after just five days in power

Thousands have taken to the streets in days of protests against Merino.

21.2k

Nov 16th 2020, 7:31 AM

# Lima

Peru president faces calls to resign after three protesters killed

Seven ministers of Peru’s cabinet resigned last night.

13.9k

Nov 15th 2020, 9:40 AM

# Stampede

At least 13 dead in crush at nightclub in Peru after police raid over Covid-19 violations

Six people, including three police officers, were injured.

30.6k

Aug 23rd 2020, 4:54 PM

# Lima

Nine killed in Peru prison protest against overcrowded conditions during pandemic

Officials said the nine inmates were shot during clashes with authorities.

13.2k

Apr 28th 2020, 8:00 PM

# gender divide

Peru restrictions: Men and women given alternative days to go outside in bid to slow virus spread

Meanwhile, security forces in the Philippines have been told to “shoot dead” anyone causing trouble in lockdown areas.

26.1k

Apr 3rd 2020, 8:29 AM

# Coming Home

'We're just so grateful': 100 Irish citizens land back in Dublin after repatriation flight from Peru

Breandán from Co Cork said that it was a “surreal” experience having a Peruvian escort to the airport to catch the flight home.

104k

Updated

Mar 30th 2020, 7:48 PM

# set up

Newcastle legend Nobby Solano arrested, denies breaking lockdown to party

The Peruvian says he was having lunch with his family at a friend’s home.

9.8k

Mar 27th 2020, 5:58 PM

# Simon Coveney

Peru gives go-ahead for Irish citizens stranded in Peru to be flown home

Tánaiste Simon Coveney and Peruvian Foreign Minister

21.4k

Mar 27th 2020, 9:17 AM

# stranded abroad

'This eclipses the shutdowns following 9/11': The battle to get 2,000 Irish citizens home

The majority of stranded Irish citizens are in Australia or New Zealand, the Department of Foreign Affairs said.

56.2k

Updated

Mar 25th 2020, 9:36 PM

# Lockdown

Coveney confirms charter flight to repatriate Irish citizens stuck in Peru being arranged

There are currently 135 Irish citizens in Peru.

28.1k

Mar 22nd 2020, 2:13 PM

# Lockdown

Simon Coveney reassures Irish citizens stuck in Peru amid reports that 'all airports to close tonight'

It was hoped that a flight would be organised to get Irish people out of Peru before the lockdown escalates further.

86.0k

Updated

Mar 21st 2020, 9:43 PM

# Coronavirus

Irish citizen stranded in Peru: 'We'll figure out how to get the money for flights home'

The Irish government is gauging interest from the estimated 100 Irish people on who want to fly home this weekend.

24.1k

Mar 20th 2020, 2:24 PM

# Coronavirus

Stranded in Peru: Irish citizens struggling to get home are offered London flights costing €3,000

It’s thought that there are at least 30 Irish tourists stranded in Peru after a sudden 15-day lockdown was announced.

36.1k

Mar 19th 2020, 3:37 PM

# top bosses

Guardiola and Klopp lead nominees for Fifa coach awards

Jill Ellis and Phil Neville are among the contenders for the Women’s accolade.

2.8k

Jul 31st 2019, 3:01 PM

# Claim

'Messi played the referee against PSG' - Silva

The Brazilian believes the Barcelona man has previously profited from poor calls at club level.

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Jul 9th 2019, 8:49 AM

# Dismissal

'I need to grow up' - Jesus apologises for reaction to Copa America final red card

The Brazil forward lashed out at the VAR cabin, before being pictured in tears in the tunnel.

9.3k

Jul 8th 2019, 10:48 AM

# Selecao

Messi needs to have more respect, Brazil coach insists

Tite was unhappy with the Barcelona playmaker after his ‘corruption’ comments.

4.6k

Jul 8th 2019, 8:10 AM

# Rout

Copa America holders Chile crash out in semi-final upset

Two first-half goals and a late third from Paolo Guerrero guided Peru to the tournament finale.

10.0k

Jul 4th 2019, 8:02 AM

# No Excuses

Three disallowed goals not responsible for shock Copa America exit, says Uruguay manager

Luis Suarez’s penalty shoot-out miss proved costly for the Celeste, who saw three goals ruled out during the 90 minutes.

6.3k

Jun 30th 2019, 10:10 AM

# montevideo nasty

Suarez miss decisive as Peru knock Uruguay out of Copa America in shoot-out

Although Uruguay dominated the quarter-final, they were undone on spot-kicks following a goalless draw and three disallowed goals.

9.9k

Jun 29th 2019, 10:41 PM

# spygate

'Take my word of honour': Brazil manager denies using drone to spy on Peru at Copa America

Amid accusations of spying, Tite has denied that he used a drone to watch his opponent’s training.

2.9k

Jun 22nd 2019, 10:24 AM

# alan garcia

Ex-Peru president kills himself after attempted police arrest

The attempted arrest took place at 6.30 am at Alan García’s home.

29.6k

Apr 17th 2019, 5:09 PM

# LAND TO OCEAN

Fossil of prehistoric four-legged whale discovered in Peru

Scientists say the creature measured about 13 feet in length and could likely walk and swim.

22.3k

Apr 5th 2019, 8:12 AM

# first christmas

My first Christmas... away from home (and 3,400 metres up in the Andes)

Trudi McDonald from Cavan recalls her first December 25 away from the family. A long, long way away.

1.8k

Nov 29th 2018, 5:14 PM