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Peru: Why is Villa Maria del Triunfo's Ticlio Chico the coldest place in Lima?
Why does this phenomenon occur in that zone? Will temperatures really drop to 10 degrees Celsius? For those unfamiliar with Villa Maria del Triunfo, the large district borders Villa El Salvador, and a few kilometers further lies the Pacific Ocean....
Celebrate culture at the county's Museum and Archives this weekend
The county's third annual Multicultural Festival is taking place at the Wellington County Museum and Archives this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. WELLINGTON COUNTY – Residents are invited to experience the world from home at the third annual...
'It's a joke': Peruvians outraged after president doubles her salary
By Marco Aquino LIMA (Reuters) -Peruvian President Dina Boluarte will double her salary to the equivalent of some $10,000 per month, angering many Peruvians who said the money would be better spent on alleviating poverty. The economy minister...

Women land rights defenders connect across continents
On 16 June 2025, in the margins of the ILC Global Land Forum in Bogotá, IIED brought together partners from four countries – Kenya, Uganda, Colombia and Peru – to talk about their respective experiences. IIED has been working with these partners...
'There Is No Revolution Without Blood' – Ex-Minister Amaechi Claims Nigerians Are Too Docile, Cites Examples Of Bangladesh, Peru, Chile
Rotimi Amaechi, the former Nigerian Minister of Transportation, has revealed that the only way to stop President Bola Tinubu from returning to power in 2027 is for Nigerians to take their fate in their own hands. Speaking on Thursday at the public...

Criminal groups exploit Peru's small-scale mining registration program
July 3 (UPI) -- The government of President Dina Boluarte has extended Peru's small-scale mining formalization program through December, even as doubts persist more than a decade after its launch and experts warn that criminal organizations have...

LGBTQ International Cruise Sets Sail In August
Interested in a week-long international cruise? Sure, everyone is. But an all-inclusive cruise specifically designed for LGBTQ passengers? That's a once-in-a-lifetime experience, Our Fund Foundation CEO David Jobin said. “The experience is really...

In Ecuador’s Rainforest, Women Gather to Defend the Amazon With Law—and Sisterhood
Forty Indigenous leaders, lawyers, and organizers journeyed deep into the Ecuadorian Amazon last week, not for protest or spectacle, but to build a transnational legal shield. Their message from Sarayaku was urgent and straightforward: only...

UNDP: What else does the new National Human Development Report reveal about Peru?
This support exists despite dissatisfaction with the functioning of the democratic regime, representative institutions, and the political system as a whole. The report, based on data from the National Household Survey (ENAHO), shows that democracy...

Liberation Theology Combines Religion with Radical Politics
lib•er•a•tion the•ol•o•gy How’s it different from other theology? While broader Catholic theology is concerned with helping the poor, it tends to focus on spiritual growth and understanding Church doctrine. Liberation theology, meanwhile, tends to...
Cuba still undefeated in Women's Softball Pan American Championship
HAVANA, Cuba, July 2 (ACN) After its 1-0 victory over Venezuela, the Cuban women's softball team boasts a perfect record so far at the Pan American Championship, under way in Monteria, Colombia. With six straight wins, the Cubans lead the...

Va. diocese defies trends and ordains its largest class of Catholic priests in decades
By TIFFANY STANLEY The Associated Press ARLINGTON — They are a day away from becoming Catholic priests, rehearsing for their ordination Mass under the gothic cathedral's arches. It's a balmy Friday afternoon in June, and they are practicing where...

1xBet highlights LatAm expansion strategy at Peru Gaming Show 2025
Global betting company 1xBet highlighted its affiliate platform and expansion strategy in Latin America during the Peru Gaming Show 2025, held June 18–19 at the Jockey Exhibition Center in Lima. The event, considered one of the region’s key...

Have credit cards morphed into a lifestyle choice?
Open this photo in gallery:Credit cards today are about more than just borrowing power.andreswd/iStockPhoto / Getty Images Credit cards have traditionally been a financial tool. However, with issuers like Mastercard, Visa and American Express...
Staten Island immigrant support group vows to ‘fight ICE with fire’ amid deportation fears
STATEN ISLAND, NY — A group of Staten Islanders say they are “undeterred” by the Trump Administration’s ramped up ICE enforcement. In fact, they say they’re “ready to fight ICE with fire.” The vow was made at a recent meeting of the Welcoming...

Peru clinic that leaked Shakira medical record given hefty fine
The Peruvian clinic that treated Colombian mega-star Shakira for an abdominal condition in February has been fined $190,000 over the leaking of her medical record, local health authorities announced Wednesday. The 48-year-old four-time...
Activist Judge Overturns Trump’s Declaration of an Invasion at the Border
Activist federal judges don't seem to have learned anything from the recent Supreme Court decision in President Donald Trump's favor. In a case against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem by the Refugee and Immigrant Center for...

Peru and Ireland strengthen diplomatic ties at Third Political Consultation Mechanism
Peru and Ireland held the 3rd Political Consultations Mechanism in Dublin, reaffirming their willingness to strengthen bilateral ties and consolidate a shared agenda. During the session, both delegations highlighted the excellent level of...
Vantage Markets Celebrates Award and Successful Debut at Wealth Expo Peru 2025
PORT VILA, Vanuatu, July 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Vantage Markets marked its first appearance at Wealth Expo Peru 2025, held in the financial heart of San Isidro at The Westin Lima Hotel. The event brought together key players from the local and...

Meet the men who became Catholic priests in Virginia
REV. RICKY MALEBRANCHE: The son of Haitian immigrants joins a small group of Black American priests who are less than 1% of U.S. priests. Black Catholics make up 5% of the U.S. church. PHOTO COURTESY OF BLACKCATHOLICMESSENGER.ORG Arlington, Va....