Peru

Shipping through the Panama Canal remains uninterrupted after country hit by a 7.7 mag. earthquake

Panama Airport was closed as a precaution while the Naturgy power company reported electricity supply disruptions across six Panamanian provinces. The Panama Canal remains operational.

|ByREUTERS
People gather in an open area after an earthquake struck near the southern coast of Panama, in Panama City, Panama, October 9, 2026.
An Iranian missile system is displayed next to a banner with a picture of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, during Iranian defence week, in a street in Tehran, Iran, September 24, 2024.

Iranian terror activity in Western Hemisphere jointly condemned by 11 regional countries

In addition the condemning Iran, the statement commended the work of the 11 signatory nations in their efforts to counter the Islamic regime.

|ByAARON GLICK
Magen David Adom vehicles.

MDA hosts knowledge-sharing workshop for Latin American, Spanish emergency organization officials

Over the years, MDA has partnered in "transferring knowledge and assisting in the establishment and development of emergency medical systems in various countries."

|ByMILLA WOLMAN
ZAKA vehicle (Illustrative).

Israeli man in his 60s dies in Peru after more than three years in prison

Shortly after receiving the news, the two respective foreign ministries, along with ZAKA, began to make all necessary arrangements for the body to be returned to Israel for burial.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Colors on ancient pottery tell of Peruvian empire's influence - study

The Wari empire existed in parts of Peru from 600 CE until 1050 CE, pre-dating the Inka. 

MARCH 11, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Pottery found from the Inca culture is seen at Huaca de las Abejas in Tucume Archaeological Complex in Lambayeque, Peru July 4, 2018

Ancient 'demonic' temple with painted human remains found in Peru

A Spanish explorer from the 17th century described the temple as being used for demonic summonings and mentioned a witchcraft university nearby.

MARCH 11, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Archaeologists work on the a new discovery of a network of passageways under a more than 3,000 year-old temple in the Peruvian Andes, in Ancash, Peru, May 27, 2022.

Ancient mummy found in fetal position inside cooler bag in Peru

Photos from the scene show the mummy in a fetal position, wrapped in bandages, inside a cooler bag for the Latin American food delivery service Pedidos Ya.

MARCH 2, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
SKeleton in a fetal position

Prominent Peruvian-Jewish journalist hit with antisemitic harassment after investigating protester

Jewish and non-Jewish organizations have defended Gustavo Gorriti since around 30 people protested in front of his home in Lima last Tuesday

FEBRUARY 28, 2023ByJACOB KESSLER/JTA
Soldiers take their weapons after they arrived as reinforcements amid violent protests following the ousting and arrest of former President Pedro Castillo, in Ayacucho, Peru December 15, 2022.

Peruvian archaeologists unearth 30 pre-Inca era graves

Recent excavations in Peru unearthed new details about the Chancay people.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023ByREUTERS
An archaeologist from the University of San Marcos works at the site of a burial belonging to the Chantay pre-Columbian culture, which was found in a cemetery at Macaton mountain in the north-central Huaral valley, in Huaral, Peru

Archaeologists unearth 1,200-year-old temple in Peru - study

The temple was built on top of a platform with adjoining structures in which religious officials would have lived, according to a study.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Chullpas de Marcahuasi, Lima Peru

Mexico grants asylum to family of ousted Peruvian leader Castillo

The former Peruvian President and his family sought protection from the Mexican government.

DECEMBER 20, 2022ByREUTERS
Peru's President Pedro Castillo and first lady Lilia Paredes arrive at the ninth Summit of the Americas, in Los Angeles, California, U.S., June 8, 2022.

Researchers discover over 100 2,000-year-old designs in Peru's Nazca lines

The geoglyphs represent humans, cats, snakes, killer whales, birds and native camalids.

DECEMBER 19, 2022ByREUTERS
A spider in Nazca lines

Going kosher in the Bahamas: Asian-Latino grill debuts at the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar

DECEMBER 18, 2022ByGEORGE MEDOVOY
THE COLORFUL interior of Cinko.

Rescue mission for Israelis in Peru completed successfully

Dozens of Israelis got stuck in the country after political unrest crippled the transportation systems - now they are on the way home.

DECEMBER 17, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Demonstrators blockades a railway track following weeks of protests sparked by the ousting and arrest of former President Pedro, in Chilca, Peru December 16, 2022.