The Inter-American&nbsp;Court&nbsp;of&nbsp;Human Rights&nbsp;published a resolution Friday urging&nbsp;Peru&nbsp;not to grant 83-year-old&nbsp;ex-president Alberto Fujimori, serving time for&nbsp;rights&nbsp;violations, a release on humanitarian grounds.

Fujimori, who was president from 1990 to 2000, has since 2009 been serving a 25-year sentence for two massacres committed by army death squads during his presidency.

Twenty-five people, including a child, were killed in the supposed anti-terrorist operations in 1991 and 1992.

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Last month,&nbsp;Peru's Constitutional&nbsp;Court&nbsp;ordered the disgraced former leader's release, reinstating a presidential "humanitarian pardon" granted in December 2017.&nbsp;

It was revoked in 2018.&nbsp;

The IACHR resolution, dated Thursday and published Friday, said the Constitutional&nbsp;Court&nbsp;decision failed to give adequate weight to the right to&nbsp;justice&nbsp;of&nbsp;Fujimori's victims.

"The State of&nbsp;Peru&nbsp;must refrain from implementing the sentence handed down by the Constitutional&nbsp;Court&nbsp;of&nbsp;Peru&nbsp;on March 17, 2022, which reinstates the effects of the pardon 'for humanitarian reasons granted to Alberto&nbsp;Fujimori&nbsp;on 24 December 2017," it said.&nbsp;

Lima has said it would abide by any decision of the IACHR.

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Upon leaving office,&nbsp;Fujimori&nbsp;fled into exile in Japan, where his parents were from.&nbsp;

He was extradited back to&nbsp;Peru&nbsp;from Chile in 2007 and jailed, having been convicted in his absence.

Fujimori, who suffers ill health, is the only inmate at the small Barbadillo jail at the barracks of the special operations police in eastern Lima.

There he grows flowers, paints and receives family visits.

His family has submitted several petitions to have him released on health grounds but those were all rejected.

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His daughter Keiko&nbsp;Fujimori, who has lost three presidential election runoffs, said last year she would pardon her father if elected.

She was defeated in June by leftist Pedro Castillo and now faces prosecution over accusations of illegal campaign funding in her failed 2011 and 2016 presidential bids.&nbsp;

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights published a resolution Friday urging Peru not to grant 83-year-old ex-president Alberto Fujimori, serving time for rights violations, a release on humanitarian grounds.

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights published a resolution Friday urging Peru not to grant 83-year-old ex-president Alberto Fujimori, serving time for rights violations, a release on humanitarian grounds. Fujimori, who was president from 1990 to 2000, has since 2009 been serving a 25-year sentence for two massacres committed by army death squads during his presidency. Twenty-five people, including a child, were killed in the supposed anti-terrorist operations in 1991 and 1992. Also read | Peru assesses looting damage after anti-government protests Last month, Peru's Constitutional Court ordered the disgraced former leader's release, reinstating a presidential "humanitarian pardon" granted in December 2017. It was revoked in 2018. The IACHR resolution, dated Thursday and published Friday, said the Constitutional Court decision failed to give adequate weight to the right to justice of Fujimori's victims. "The State of Peru must refrain from implementing the sentence handed down by the Constitutional Court of Peru on March 17, 2022, which reinstates the effects of the pardon 'for humanitarian reasons granted to Alberto Fujimori on 24 December 2017," it said. Lima has said it would abide by any decision of the IACHR. Watch | Gravitas Global Headlines: Covid-19 booster shots for adults, Peru protests & more Upon leaving office, Fujimori fled into exile in Japan, where his parents were from. He was extradited back to Peru from Chile in 2007 and jailed, having been convicted in his absence. Fujimori, who suffers ill health, is the only inmate at the small Barbadillo jail at the barracks of the special operations police in eastern Lima. There he grows flowers, paints and receives family visits. His family has submitted several petitions to have him released on health grounds but those were all rejected. Also read | Following protests over fuel prices, Peruvian president imposes curfew in Lima, Callao His daughter Keiko Fujimori, who has lost three presidential election runoffs, said last year she would pardon her father if elected. She was defeated in June by leftist Pedro Castillo and now faces prosecution over accusations of illegal campaign funding in her failed 2011 and 2016 presidential bids.

Rights Court urges Peru not to free former President Fujimori

Peruvian authorities said on Wednesday (April 6) that a fifth person has died in recent anti-government protests sparked by rising fuel prices, a sign of how the global energy crunch linked to the war in Ukraine is stoking unrest in countries around the world.

Many citizens have been affected by the looting and fear caused by the protests late on Tuesday (April 5), leaving a trail of destruction in local businesses.

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"People don't understand, they shouldn't destroy things,” said Celina Diaz, a woman who was not able to file a procedure at&nbsp;Peru's Ministry of Justice.

Authorities are struggling to unblock key highways that are essential for food supplies in&nbsp;Peru's largest cities.

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Peruvian President, Pedro Castillo is also fending off calls for his resignation from the opposition and some influential local newspapers.

Castillo, who recently survived a second impeachment attempt less than a year into office, on Tuesday called off a mandatory curfew in Lima, the capital, that sought to stifle protests after thousands defied the order and took to the streets.

The protests turned violent at night with looting reported in several government buildings.

Peruvian authorities said on Wednesday (April 6) that a fifth person has died in recent anti-government protests sparked by rising fuel prices, a sign of how the global energy crunch linked to the war in Ukraine is stoking unrest in countries around the world.

Peruvian authorities said on Wednesday (April 6) that a fifth person has died in recent anti-government protests sparked by rising fuel prices, a sign of how the global energy crunch linked to the war in Ukraine is stoking unrest in countries around the world. Many citizens have been affected by the looting and fear caused by the protests late on Tuesday (April 5), leaving a trail of destruction in local businesses. Also read | Following protests over fuel prices, Peruvian president imposes curfew in Lima, Callao "People don't understand, they shouldn't destroy things,” said Celina Diaz, a woman who was not able to file a procedure at Peru's Ministry of Justice. Authorities are struggling to unblock key highways that are essential for food supplies in Peru's largest cities. Watch | Peru's Pedro Castillo lifts Lima curfew after widespread defiance, anger Also read | Peru constitutional court orders release of former president Fujimori Peruvian President, Pedro Castillo is also fending off calls for his resignation from the opposition and some influential local newspapers. Castillo, who recently survived a second impeachment attempt less than a year into office, on Tuesday called off a mandatory curfew in Lima, the capital, that sought to stifle protests after thousands defied the order and took to the streets. The protests turned violent at night with looting reported in several government buildings.

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Peruvian President Pedro Castillo says "We are moving to the presidential office to sign and cancel curfew". Protestors in Lima celebrate the end of curfew

Peruvian President  Castillo revokes curfew in Lima, protestors celebrate the decision

President Pedro Castillo has called off the curfew in capital lima after widespread display of anger and defiance.

Peru's Pedro Castillo lifts Lima curfew after widespread defiance, anger

Peruvian&nbsp;President&nbsp;Pedro Castillo announced a&nbsp;curfew&nbsp;for Tuesday in the capital&nbsp;Lima&nbsp;and neighboring port city Callao, after demonstrations across the country over fuel prices caused roadblocks and "acts of violence".

Protests&nbsp;had erupted across&nbsp;Peru&nbsp;in recent days due to a hike in fuel prices and tolls, during a time of rising food prices.

In an attempt to appease protesters, the government eliminated the fuel tax over the weekend.

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But truckers and other transport workers took to the streets again Monday in&nbsp;Lima, as well as several regions in the north -- from the coastal city Piura to the densely forested Amazonas.

Castillo announced late Monday that&nbsp;Peru's Council of Ministers had approved a&nbsp;curfew&nbsp;for the following day.

"In view of the acts of violence that some groups have wanted to create... and in order to reestablish peace... the Council of Ministers has approved the declaration of citizen immobility (curfew) from 2:00 am to 11:59 pm on Tuesday, April 5," he said in a televised message.

There have been several violent incidents during recent&nbsp;protests, including the burning of toll booths on highways, looting and clashes with police.

Protesters had also set fire to tires and blocked the Pan-American highway, the country's most important transport and traffic artery snaking north to south, and school was suspended.&nbsp;

"I call for calm and serenity," the leftist&nbsp;president&nbsp;said during his brief appearance on television.&nbsp;

"Social protest is a constitutional right, but it must be done within the law."

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Lack of direction

The 52-year-old former teacher announced the&nbsp;curfew&nbsp;a week&nbsp;after&nbsp;he was saved from being impeached by Congress, where opponents accused his administration of having a "lack of direction" and for allegedly allowing corruption in his entourage.

The impeachment attempt last week was the second during Castillo's eight-month administration in a country with a recent history of ousting presidents.

Castillo's action to impose movement restrictions -- which will cover more than 10 million residents in&nbsp;Lima&nbsp;and&nbsp;Callao&nbsp;-- was met with immediate repudiation.&nbsp;

"A&nbsp;curfew&nbsp;to reestablish order -- (this is) an authoritarian measure of Pedro Castillo's government that shows ineptitude, incapacity to govern," political analyst Luis Benavente told&nbsp;AFP.&nbsp;

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"It is like putting an end to traffic accidents by taking vehicles off the roads."

Tuesday's&nbsp;curfew&nbsp;measures coincide with the 30th anniversary of a coup staged by ex-president&nbsp;Alberto Fujimori, a controversial figure now jailed&nbsp;after&nbsp;a regime marked by a bloody campaign against insurgents.&nbsp;

"The measure dictated by&nbsp;President&nbsp;Pedro Castillo is openly unconstitutional, disproportionate and violates people's right to individual freedom," tweeted lawyer Carlos Rivera, one of the defenders of the victims of Fujimori's government.

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Fuel and wage woes&nbsp;

Like much of the rest of the world,&nbsp;Peru's economy is still recovering from the damages wrought by the coronavirus pandemic.

The country's Consumer Price Index in March saw its highest monthly increase in 26 years, driven by soaring food, transport and education prices, according to the national statistics institute.&nbsp;

The multi-region demonstration was largely organized by the Union of Multimodal Transport Guilds of&nbsp;Peru.

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To appease them the government eliminated the fuel tax over the weekend, and Castillo decreed a 10 percent increase in the monthly minimum wage -- which would rise to 1,025 soles ($277) beginning in May.

But the General Confederation of Peruvian Workers, the country's main trade union confederation, rejected the wage hike, stating it was insufficient and called on its affiliates to march on Thursday.

Influential journalist Rosa Maria Palacios said on Twitter that Castillo's 11th-hour announcement of a&nbsp;curfew&nbsp;only revealed how the government had "lost all control of public order".&nbsp;

"By denying them the right to work, without any real cause, Castillo has put himself in a situation of absolute vulnerability," she warned.

Peruvian President Pedro Castillo announced a curfew for Tuesday in the capital Lima and neighboring port city Callao, after demonstrations across the country over fuel prices caused roadblocks and "acts of violence".

Peruvian President Pedro Castillo announced a curfew for Tuesday in the capital Lima and neighboring port city Callao, after demonstrations across the country over fuel prices caused roadblocks and "acts of violence". Protests had erupted across Peru in recent days due to a hike in fuel prices and tolls, during a time of rising food prices. In an attempt to appease protesters, the government eliminated the fuel tax over the weekend. Also read | Peruvian president Castillo survives impeachment vote in Congress But truckers and other transport workers took to the streets again Monday in Lima, as well as several regions in the north -- from the coastal city Piura to the densely forested Amazonas. Castillo announced late Monday that Peru's Council of Ministers had approved a curfew for the following day. "In view of the acts of violence that some groups have wanted to create... and in order to reestablish peace... the Council of Ministers has approved the declaration of citizen immobility (curfew) from 2:00 am to 11:59 pm on Tuesday, April 5," he said in a televised message. There have been several violent incidents during recent protests, including the burning of toll booths on highways, looting and clashes with police. Protesters had also set fire to tires and blocked the Pan-American highway, the country's most important transport and traffic artery snaking north to south, and school was suspended. "I call for calm and serenity," the leftist president said during his brief appearance on television. "Social protest is a constitutional right, but it must be done within the law." Watch | Peru Water Crisis: Two million people lack access to water Lack of direction The 52-year-old former teacher announced the curfew a week after he was saved from being impeached by Congress, where opponents accused his administration of having a "lack of direction" and for allegedly allowing corruption in his entourage. The impeachment attempt last week was the second during Castillo's eight-month administration in a country with a recent history of ousting presidents. Castillo's action to impose movement restrictions -- which will cover more than 10 million residents in Lima and Callao -- was met with immediate repudiation. "A curfew to reestablish order -- (this is) an authoritarian measure of Pedro Castillo's government that shows ineptitude, incapacity to govern," political analyst Luis Benavente told AFP. Also read | Peru community plans opposition to Las Bambas mine expansion "It is like putting an end to traffic accidents by taking vehicles off the roads." Tuesday's curfew measures coincide with the 30th anniversary of a coup staged by ex-president Alberto Fujimori, a controversial figure now jailed after a regime marked by a bloody campaign against insurgents. "The measure dictated by President Pedro Castillo is openly unconstitutional, disproportionate and violates people's right to individual freedom," tweeted lawyer Carlos Rivera, one of the defenders of the victims of Fujimori's government. Watch | Peruvian President Pedro Castillo survives the impeachment vote in Congress Fuel and wage woes Like much of the rest of the world, Peru's economy is still recovering from the damages wrought by the coronavirus pandemic. The country's Consumer Price Index in March saw its highest monthly increase in 26 years, driven by soaring food, transport and education prices, according to the national statistics institute. The multi-region demonstration was largely organized by the Union of Multimodal Transport Guilds of Peru. Also read | Peru constitutional court orders release of former president Fujimori To appease them the government eliminated the fuel tax over the weekend, and Castillo decreed a 10 percent increase in the monthly minimum wage -- which would rise to 1,025 soles ($277) beginning in May. But the General Confederation of Peruvian Workers, the country's main trade union confederation, rejected the wage hike, stating it was insufficient and called on its affiliates to march on Thursday. Influential journalist Rosa Maria Palacios said on Twitter that Castillo's 11th-hour announcement of a curfew only revealed how the government had "lost all control of public order". "By denying them the right to work, without any real cause, Castillo has put himself in a situation of absolute vulnerability," she warned.

Following protests over fuel prices, Peruvian president imposes curfew in Lima, Callao

Peruvian President Pedro&nbsp;Castillo&nbsp;survived on Monday an&nbsp;impeachment&nbsp;vote&nbsp;in&nbsp;Congress&nbsp;that fell short of the&nbsp;votes needed to oust the leftist leader eight months after he took office.

Overall, 55 lawmakers out of 130 in the unicameral&nbsp;Congress&nbsp;voted in favor of the&nbsp;impeachment.&nbsp;Congress&nbsp;needed 87&nbsp;votes to oust&nbsp;Castillo.

The result will avoid a new political crisis in the short term although&nbsp;Castillo's administration has been turbulent anyway, with four Cabinets in less than a year in office.

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Castillo, a former teacher from a peasant farming family who shot to prominence when he narrowly won election last year, has been facing accusations of graft that he strongly denies. He survived an attempt to impeach him late last year.

"Unfortunately, a bid to oust me through&nbsp;impeachment&nbsp;has become the central axis of the political and journalistic agenda since my election; this cannot continue,"&nbsp;Castillo&nbsp;said in a speech to lawmakers before the&nbsp;vote.

He said he had not broken the law since taking office and called for unity to deal with the political and economic crisis, citing Russia's invasion of Ukraine as exacerbating problems in the world's second biggest copper-producing country.

"I am aware we all make mistakes and have defects, but I am loyal to my commitments, values and principles," he said. "Members of&nbsp;Congress, I ask that you&nbsp;vote&nbsp;for democracy,&nbsp;vote&nbsp;for Peru,&nbsp;vote&nbsp;against instability."

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Still,&nbsp;Castillo&nbsp;is facing a plummeting approval rating, which is hovering around 25%, according to an IEP poll published over the weekend.

In a sign of the pressure&nbsp;Castillo&nbsp;is under, prosecutors earlier in the day raided the homes of some of his former officials and relatives who are under investigation for alleged corruption.

Protesters took to the streets in Lima, the capital, over the weekend calling for&nbsp;Castillo&nbsp;to be&nbsp;voted out of office.

"People can't take it anymore. We are fed up, the people demand justice and all the corrupt people to be gone," said one protester, Claudia Iriarte.

The Andean country has had five presidents since 2016. In 2018, Pedro Pablo Kuczynski resigned before an&nbsp;impeachment&nbsp;vote. Martín Vizcarra was impeached in 2020.

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Peruvian President Pedro Castillo survived on Monday an impeachment vote in Congress that fell short of the votes needed to oust the leftist leader eight months after he took office.

Peruvian President Pedro Castillo survived on Monday an impeachment vote in Congress that fell short of the votes needed to oust the leftist leader eight months after he took office. Overall, 55 lawmakers out of 130 in the unicameral Congress voted in favor of the impeachment. Congress needed 87 votes to oust Castillo. The result will avoid a new political crisis in the short term although Castillo's administration has been turbulent anyway, with four Cabinets in less than a year in office. Also read | Peru community plans opposition to Las Bambas mine expansion Castillo, a former teacher from a peasant farming family who shot to prominence when he narrowly won election last year, has been facing accusations of graft that he strongly denies. He survived an attempt to impeach him late last year. "Unfortunately, a bid to oust me through impeachment has become the central axis of the political and journalistic agenda since my election; this cannot continue," Castillo said in a speech to lawmakers before the vote. He said he had not broken the law since taking office and called for unity to deal with the political and economic crisis, citing Russia's invasion of Ukraine as exacerbating problems in the world's second biggest copper-producing country. "I am aware we all make mistakes and have defects, but I am loyal to my commitments, values and principles," he said. "Members of Congress, I ask that you vote for democracy, vote for Peru, vote against instability." Also read | Peru constitutional court orders release of former president Fujimori Still, Castillo is facing a plummeting approval rating, which is hovering around 25%, according to an IEP poll published over the weekend. In a sign of the pressure Castillo is under, prosecutors earlier in the day raided the homes of some of his former officials and relatives who are under investigation for alleged corruption. Protesters took to the streets in Lima, the capital, over the weekend calling for Castillo to be voted out of office. "People can't take it anymore. We are fed up, the people demand justice and all the corrupt people to be gone," said one protester, Claudia Iriarte. The Andean country has had five presidents since 2016. In 2018, Pedro Pablo Kuczynski resigned before an impeachment vote. Martín Vizcarra was impeached in 2020. Watch | Peru Water Crisis: Two million people lack access to water

Peruvian president Castillo survives impeachment vote in Congress

Peruvian President Pedro Castillo has survived the impeachment vote in Congress with only 55 votes in favour of his impeachment.

Peruvian President Pedro Castillo survives the impeachment vote in Congress

Peru happens to be one of the most water-insecure countries at the moment. While Peruvian infrastructure continues to improve, unequal access to safe drinking water is still a major issue.

Peru Water Crisis: Two million people lack access to water

A major landslide in northern Peru has left at least 80 homes buried. According to the authorities the search operation is underway for eight people including five adults and three children who are still missing.

Peru: Three killed including an infant in Retamas, 80 home affected by massive landslide

Palaeontologists have unearthed the skull of a ferocious marine predator, that said to be the ancient ancestor of modern-day whales.&nbsp;

On Thursday (March 17), scientists unveiled the fossilized remains of the ancient whale which lived 36 million years ago in an ocean that covered part of what is now Peru.&nbsp;

Rodolfo Salas, who is the chief of palaeontology at Peru's National University of San Marcos told reporters that the well-preserved skull was dug up intact last year.&nbsp;

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The stunning fossilized remains were found from the bone-dry rocks of Peru's southern Ocucaje desert, with rows of long, pointy teeth that could feed on tuna, sharks and schools of sardines.&nbsp;

Scientists think the ancient mammal "Ocucaje Predator" was a basilosaurus, which is part of the aquatic cetacean family, whose contemporary descendants include whales, dolphins, and porpoises.&nbsp;

As per the textbooks, Basilosaurus means "king lizard". Although the animal was not a reptile but its long body might have moved like a giant snake.&nbsp;

Palaeontologist Mario Urbina, head of the team that discovered the skeleton, told news agency AFP, "We have presented the new Peruvian basilosaurus, it is the complete skull of an archaic whale that lived 36 million years ago."&nbsp;

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The 36-million-year-old&nbsp;Basilosaurus&nbsp;whale fossil on display&nbsp;at the Museum of Natural History, in Lima, Peru. (Image credit: Reuters)

"This finding is very important because there are no other similar specimens discovered in the world," said Urbina, a researcher at the National University of San Marcos, in Lima.

Team member Rodolfo Salas-Gismondi explained the basilosaurus differs from other known ancient whale species by its size and the development of its teeth, both of which indicate the animal was likely at the top of the food chain.

"This is an extraordinary find because of its great state of preservation," he told AFP. "This animal was one of the largest predators of its time."

"At that time the Peruvian sea was warm," added Salas-Gismondi, who heads the Department of Vertebrate Paleontology at the Natural History Museum in Lima. "Thanks to this type of fossil, we can reconstruct the history of the Peruvian sea."&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Palaeontologists have unearthed the skull of a ferocious marine predator, that said to be the ancient ancestor of modern-day whales. On Thursday (March 17), scientists unveiled the fossilized remains of the ancient whale which lived 36 million years ago in an ocean that covered part of what is now Peru.

Palaeontologists have unearthed the skull of a ferocious marine predator, that said to be the ancient ancestor of modern-day whales. On Thursday (March 17), scientists unveiled the fossilized remains of the ancient whale which lived 36 million years ago in an ocean that covered part of what is now Peru. Rodolfo Salas, who is the chief of palaeontology at Peru's National University of San Marcos told reporters that the well-preserved skull was dug up intact last year. ALSO READ | Even a worm can make decisions, says a study The stunning fossilized remains were found from the bone-dry rocks of Peru's southern Ocucaje desert, with rows of long, pointy teeth that could feed on tuna, sharks and schools of sardines. Scientists think the ancient mammal "Ocucaje Predator" was a basilosaurus, which is part of the aquatic cetacean family, whose contemporary descendants include whales, dolphins, and porpoises. As per the textbooks, Basilosaurus means "king lizard". Although the animal was not a reptile but its long body might have moved like a giant snake. Palaeontologist Mario Urbina, head of the team that discovered the skeleton, told news agency AFP, "We have presented the new Peruvian basilosaurus, it is the complete skull of an archaic whale that lived 36 million years ago." ALSO READ | It's not photoshop! Rainbow-coloured fish discovered living off the coast of Maldives The 36-million-year-old Basilosaurus whale fossil on display at the Museum of Natural History, in Lima, Peru. (Image credit: Reuters) "This finding is very important because there are no other similar specimens discovered in the world," said Urbina, a researcher at the National University of San Marcos, in Lima. Team member Rodolfo Salas-Gismondi explained the basilosaurus differs from other known ancient whale species by its size and the development of its teeth, both of which indicate the animal was likely at the top of the food chain. "This is an extraordinary find because of its great state of preservation," he told AFP. "This animal was one of the largest predators of its time." "At that time the Peruvian sea was warm," added Salas-Gismondi, who heads the Department of Vertebrate Paleontology at the Natural History Museum in Lima. "Thanks to this type of fossil, we can reconstruct the history of the Peruvian sea." (With inputs from agencies)

'An extraordinary find': A 36-million-year-old prehistoric whale fossil found in Peru

Fossil remains of a whale 36-million-year old, were presented in Lima. The whale inhabited seas of Peru millions of years ago.

This 36 million-year-old whale inhabited Peru seas

Peru's&nbsp;constitutional&nbsp;court&nbsp;on Thursday ordered the&nbsp;release&nbsp;of disgraced former president Alberto&nbsp;Fujimori, who is serving a 25-year sentence for crimes against humanity, a judicial source said.

The&nbsp;court&nbsp;reinstated a "humanitarian pardon" given to the 83-year-old in December 2017 that was subsequently revoked in October 2018, the source told AFP on condition of anonymity.

The&nbsp;court's decisions cannot be appealed and the source said&nbsp;Fujimori&nbsp;should be released within a few days.&nbsp;

Fujimori, who was president from 1990 to 2000, is serving the 25-year sentence for two massacres committed by army death squads in 1991 and 1992, in which 25 people, including a child, were killed in supposed anti-terrorist operations.

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Upon leaving office he fled into exile in Japan, where his parents were from.

But he was extradited back to&nbsp;Peru&nbsp;from Chile in 2007 and jailed, having been convicted in his absence.

The source said the vote on whether to&nbsp;release&nbsp;Fujimori&nbsp;was equally split three for and three against.

"The rules say that when it is a draw, the president's vote counts double," the source told AFP.

"It was a very open, very intense decision with two radically different positions" with regards whether to&nbsp;release&nbsp;Fujimori&nbsp;on health grounds, Eloy Espinosa, one of the six supreme&nbsp;court&nbsp;magistrates, told RPP radio station.

Espinosa said he voted against releasing the ex-leader.

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The decision sparked outrage among many Peruvians.

Leftist President Pedro Castillo said the decision reflected&nbsp;Peru's "institutional crisis" and called on international courts to "safeguard the effective exercise of justice for the people."

Carlos Rivera, a lawyer representing the families of the massacre victims, said he would petition the Inter-American&nbsp;Court&nbsp;of Human Rights to intervene "because Alberto&nbsp;Fujimori&nbsp;cannot benefit from a pardon."

Former president Pedro Pablo Kuczynski pardoned&nbsp;Fujimori&nbsp;on Christmas Eve in 2017 for humanitarian reasons but that decision was overturned by the courts in October 2018 and three months later,&nbsp;Fujimori&nbsp;was sent back to prison.

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"Returning to prison is a long and certain death sentence,"&nbsp;Fujimori&nbsp;said at the time.

Fujimori&nbsp;has long suffered from ill health and on Monday returned to prison following 11 days in a clinic receiving treatment for an irregular heartbeat.

Kuczynski had resigned in March 2018 just days before he was expected to be impeached and has been held in pre-trial house arrest since April 2019, accused of corruption and money laundering.

Fujimori&nbsp;is the only inmate at the small Barbadillo jail at the barracks of the special operations police in eastern Lima.

There he grows flowers, paints and receives family visits.

His family has submitted several petitions to have him released on health grounds but those were all rejected.

His daughter, Keiko&nbsp;Fujimori, who has three times been defeated in a second round run-off for the presidency, said last year she would pardon her father if elected.

She was defeated in June by Castillo and now faces prosecution over accusations of illegal campaign funding in her failed 2011 and 2016 presidential bids.

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Peru's constitutional court on Thursday ordered the release of disgraced former president Alberto Fujimori, who is serving a 25-year sentence for crimes against humanity, a judicial source said.

Peru's constitutional court on Thursday ordered the release of disgraced former president Alberto Fujimori, who is serving a 25-year sentence for crimes against humanity, a judicial source said. The court reinstated a "humanitarian pardon" given to the 83-year-old in December 2017 that was subsequently revoked in October 2018, the source told AFP on condition of anonymity. The court's decisions cannot be appealed and the source said Fujimori should be released within a few days. Fujimori, who was president from 1990 to 2000, is serving the 25-year sentence for two massacres committed by army death squads in 1991 and 1992, in which 25 people, including a child, were killed in supposed anti-terrorist operations. Also read | 'An extraordinary find': A 36-million-year-old prehistoric whale fossil found in Peru Upon leaving office he fled into exile in Japan, where his parents were from. But he was extradited back to Peru from Chile in 2007 and jailed, having been convicted in his absence. The source said the vote on whether to release Fujimori was equally split three for and three against. "The rules say that when it is a draw, the president's vote counts double," the source told AFP. "It was a very open, very intense decision with two radically different positions" with regards whether to release Fujimori on health grounds, Eloy Espinosa, one of the six supreme court magistrates, told RPP radio station. Espinosa said he voted against releasing the ex-leader. Death sentence The decision sparked outrage among many Peruvians. Leftist President Pedro Castillo said the decision reflected Peru's "institutional crisis" and called on international courts to "safeguard the effective exercise of justice for the people." Carlos Rivera, a lawyer representing the families of the massacre victims, said he would petition the Inter-American Court of Human Rights to intervene "because Alberto Fujimori cannot benefit from a pardon." Former president Pedro Pablo Kuczynski pardoned Fujimori on Christmas Eve in 2017 for humanitarian reasons but that decision was overturned by the courts in October 2018 and three months later, Fujimori was sent back to prison. Also read | Peru's former president Fujimori is back in prison following a hospital stay "Returning to prison is a long and certain death sentence," Fujimori said at the time. Fujimori has long suffered from ill health and on Monday returned to prison following 11 days in a clinic receiving treatment for an irregular heartbeat. Kuczynski had resigned in March 2018 just days before he was expected to be impeached and has been held in pre-trial house arrest since April 2019, accused of corruption and money laundering. Fujimori is the only inmate at the small Barbadillo jail at the barracks of the special operations police in eastern Lima. There he grows flowers, paints and receives family visits. His family has submitted several petitions to have him released on health grounds but those were all rejected. His daughter, Keiko Fujimori, who has three times been defeated in a second round run-off for the presidency, said last year she would pardon her father if elected. She was defeated in June by Castillo and now faces prosecution over accusations of illegal campaign funding in her failed 2011 and 2016 presidential bids. Watch | Peru: Three killed including an infant in Retamas, 80 home affected by massive landslide

Peru constitutional court orders release of former president Fujimori

A major landslide in northern Peru has left at least 60 homes buried. According to authorities at least 15 people were trapped including three children.

Landslide hits Peruvian town of Retamas; 60 houses buried, 15 trapped

Disgraced&nbsp;former&nbsp;Peruvian&nbsp;president&nbsp;Alberto&nbsp;Fujimori&nbsp;returned to&nbsp;prison&nbsp;after&nbsp;an 11-day hospitalisation with heart problems, his daughter announced Monday.

The 83-year-old, currently serving a 25-year sentence for crimes against humanity committed during his presidency, had heart surgery in October.

"My father was discharged today from the Centenario Clinic to continue his treatment at Barbadillo&nbsp;prison," tweeted Keiko&nbsp;Fujimori, the ex-president's daughter and current leader of the opposition party Fuerza Popular.

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"During the day he was taken to the El Golf Clinic for an analysis of the progress of his pulmonary fibrosis," she added.

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Alberto&nbsp;Fujimori,&nbsp;Peru's&nbsp;president&nbsp;between 1990 and 2000, was rushed to&nbsp;hospital&nbsp;on March 3&nbsp;after&nbsp;experiencing an irregular heartbeat.

His doctor noted that the condition was linked to an operation he had five months ago when he had a catheterisation and a stent fitted&nbsp;after&nbsp;suffering from a racing heartbeat.

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Fujimori&nbsp;was jailed over two massacres committed by army death squads in 1991 and 1992, in which 25 people, including a child, were killed in a supposed anti-terrorist operation.

He has been in&nbsp;prison&nbsp;since 2007 but has long suffered from breathing and neurological problems, as well as hypertension.

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His family has appealed to courts several times to release him on health grounds.

Disgraced former Peruvian president Alberto Fujimori returned to prison after an 11-day hospitalisation with heart problems, his daughter announced Monday. The 83-year-old, currently serving a 25-year sentence for crimes against humanity committed during his presidency, had heart surgery in October.

Disgraced former Peruvian president Alberto Fujimori returned to prison after an 11-day hospitalisation with heart problems, his daughter announced Monday. The 83-year-old, currently serving a 25-year sentence for crimes against humanity committed during his presidency, had heart surgery in October. "My father was discharged today from the Centenario Clinic to continue his treatment at Barbadillo prison," tweeted Keiko Fujimori, the ex-president's daughter and current leader of the opposition party Fuerza Popular. Also read | Peru: Archaeologists unearth fourteen 1000-years-old pre-Inca mummies "During the day he was taken to the El Golf Clinic for an analysis of the progress of his pulmonary fibrosis," she added. Mi padre fue dado de alta hoy en la Clínica Centenario para seguir su tratamiento en el penal de Barbadillo. En el día fue llevado a la Clínica El Golf para el análisis del avance de su fibrosis pulmonar. (1/2) — Keiko Fujimori (@KeikoFujimori) March 14, 2022 × Alberto Fujimori, Peru's president between 1990 and 2000, was rushed to hospital on March 3 after experiencing an irregular heartbeat. His doctor noted that the condition was linked to an operation he had five months ago when he had a catheterisation and a stent fitted after suffering from a racing heartbeat. Also read | Peru's President Castillo sacks PM over domestic violence accusation days after appointing him Fujimori was jailed over two massacres committed by army death squads in 1991 and 1992, in which 25 people, including a child, were killed in a supposed anti-terrorist operation. He has been in prison since 2007 but has long suffered from breathing and neurological problems, as well as hypertension. Watch | International Women's Day: How women protest in Peru against gender-based violence His family has appealed to courts several times to release him on health grounds.

Peru's former president Fujimori is back in prison following a hospital stay

International Women's Day: How women protest in Peru against gender-based violence

An archaeologist works at the Cajamarquilla archeological site, where 14 mummies were found. they are believed to be between 800-1000 years old.

Peruvian archaeologists have discovered 14 pre-Inca mummies

In a recent discovery, a team of Peruvian archaeologists have discovered fourteen pre-Incan mummies. Discovered at the archaeological complex of Cajamarquilla, these mummies are believed to be&nbsp;800-1000 years old.&nbsp;

The complex is located in the east of Lima.

The mummies were found with objects, including ceramic pots, decorated calabashes, knitting gear and a few other botanical remains.

As per the archaeologists, the children and adults were sacrificed in honour of a prominent figure within the local elite.&nbsp;

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National University of San Marcos (UNMSM) archaeologist Yomira Huaman, is in charge of the Cajamarquilla archaeological site.&nbsp;

She said that her team has found that six of the mummies are children. The rest are adults. Two are confirmed to be women.

Archaeologist and professor at UNMSM Pieter Van Dalen Luna said, "Andine societies believed that after passing away, people didn't disappear. Death wasn't an ending but a beginning, a transition to a parallel world."

She further added, "As part of the funerary rites other people were sacrificed in his honour. They were placed in the tomb's entrance so that they could accompany him in the path of the dead."

(With inputs from agencies)

In a recent discovery, a team of Peruvian archaeologists have discovered fourteen pre-Incan mummies. Discovered at the archaeological complex of Cajamarquilla, these mummies are believed to be 800-1000 years old.

In a recent discovery, a team of Peruvian archaeologists have discovered fourteen pre-Incan mummies. Discovered at the archaeological complex of Cajamarquilla, these mummies are believed to be 800-1000 years old. The complex is located in the east of Lima. The mummies were found with objects, including ceramic pots, decorated calabashes, knitting gear and a few other botanical remains. As per the archaeologists, the children and adults were sacrificed in honour of a prominent figure within the local elite. Also read | Watch | Scientists teach cockatoos to play 'golf' using a puzzle box National University of San Marcos (UNMSM) archaeologist Yomira Huaman, is in charge of the Cajamarquilla archaeological site. She said that her team has found that six of the mummies are children. The rest are adults. Two are confirmed to be women. Archaeologist and professor at UNMSM Pieter Van Dalen Luna said, "Andine societies believed that after passing away, people didn't disappear. Death wasn't an ending but a beginning, a transition to a parallel world." She further added, "As part of the funerary rites other people were sacrificed in his honour. They were placed in the tomb's entrance so that they could accompany him in the path of the dead." (With inputs from agencies)

Peru: Archaeologists unearth fourteen 1000-years-old pre-Inca mummies

Environmental authorities in Peru continue to find dead birds in areas affected by the oil spill although Repsol claims there has been a significant progress in cleaning efforts.

Peru: environmentalists not convinced after Repsol claims progress in clean-up of oil spill

Peruvian President Pedro Castillo dumped his prime minister on Friday just three days after appointing him, amid outrage over revelations he was accused of domestic violence in 2016.

"I have decided to recompose the cabinet," the president said, meaning Prime Minister Hector Valer Pinto is out.

The leftist Castillo announced the change in a brief television address in which he did not mention Valer Pinto by name.

The opposition and even some cabinet ministers were up in arms about Valer Pinto's continued presence in the government.

When the president names a new cabinet, it will be his fourth since taking power six months ago.

Valer Pinto, 62, first came under pressure Thursday when newspapers reported that in 2016 his wife and university-age daughter reported him for domestic violence.

On Friday, before the president pushed him out, the speaker of congress urged the prime minister to resign.

Three ministers also challenged him, with Foreign Minister Cesar Landa writing on Twitter that "public service requires officials free of such accusations."

Valer Pinto responded to the news reports by denying he was an "abuser" and said he was never convicted of domestic violence.&nbsp;

He insisted he would stay on in his job unless congress passed a no confidence motion.

Peruvian President Pedro Castillo dumped his prime minister on Friday just three days after appointing him, amid outrage over revelations he was accused of domestic violence in 2016.

Peruvian President Pedro Castillo dumped his prime minister on Friday just three days after appointing him, amid outrage over revelations he was accused of domestic violence in 2016. "I have decided to recompose the cabinet," the president said, meaning Prime Minister Hector Valer Pinto is out. The leftist Castillo announced the change in a brief television address in which he did not mention Valer Pinto by name. The opposition and even some cabinet ministers were up in arms about Valer Pinto's continued presence in the government. When the president names a new cabinet, it will be his fourth since taking power six months ago. Valer Pinto, 62, first came under pressure Thursday when newspapers reported that in 2016 his wife and university-age daughter reported him for domestic violence. On Friday, before the president pushed him out, the speaker of congress urged the prime minister to resign. Three ministers also challenged him, with Foreign Minister Cesar Landa writing on Twitter that "public service requires officials free of such accusations." Valer Pinto responded to the news reports by denying he was an "abuser" and said he was never convicted of domestic violence. He insisted he would stay on in his job unless congress passed a no confidence motion.

Peru's President Castillo sacks PM over domestic violence accusation days after appointing him

Archeologists have found 192 human spines on sticks in 500-year-old graves in Peru.

As per the findings in the new study, published in the archaeology journal Antiquity, post-mortem manipulation of human bodies is documented in many regions of the world, including South America.

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Recent archaeological fieldwork in the Chincha Valley, Peru adds to this catalogue nearly 200 examples of the threading of human vertebrae onto reed posts.&nbsp;

In the study, researchers report on the distribution and composition of these ‘vertebrae-on-posts’, which are radiocarbon-dated to the Late Horizon (AD 1400–1532) and Colonial (AD 1532–1825) periods.&nbsp;

The authors argue that these modified remains represent a social process that reconstructed the dead in response to Colonial-period looting.

This manipulation of human remains reflects protracted relationships between the living and the dead, and the enduring social lives of human remains.

Jacob L. Bongers, lead author of the study, said this particular period was "turbulent" in the history of the Chincha Valley, as "epidemics and famines decimated local people."

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"Looting of indigenous graves was widespread across the Chincha Valley in the colonial period. Looting was primarily intended to remove grave goods made of gold and silver and would have gone hand in hand with European efforts to eradicate indigenous religious practices and funerary customs," Bongers said in a news release.

"The fact that there's 192 of these and that they're widespread — we find these throughout the Chincha Valley — it means on one level that multiple groups of people coordinated and responded in a shared way, that this interesting practice was deemed the appropriate way of dealing with disturbed bodies of the dead," he added.

"When you look at all data we gathered, all of that supports the model that these were made after these tombs had been looted," Bongers said.

"Ritual plays important roles in social and religious life, yet can become contested, especially during periods of conquest in which new power relationships become established," Bongers said. "These finds reinforce how graves are one area where this conflict plays out."

"Mortuary practices arguably are what make us human — this is one of the key distinguishing features of our species. So, by documenting mortuary practices, we're learning diverse ways of how people showcased their humanity."

(With inputs from agencies)

Archeologists have found 192 human spines on sticks in 500-year-old graves in Peru. As per the findings in the new study, published in the archaeology journal Antiquity, post-mortem manipulation of human bodies is documented in many regions of the world, including South America.

Archeologists have found 192 human spines on sticks in 500-year-old graves in Peru. As per the findings in the new study, published in the archaeology journal Antiquity, post-mortem manipulation of human bodies is documented in many regions of the world, including South America. Also read | This 'pickled' fetus of an Egyptian mummy is baffling scientists Recent archaeological fieldwork in the Chincha Valley, Peru adds to this catalogue nearly 200 examples of the threading of human vertebrae onto reed posts. In the study, researchers report on the distribution and composition of these ‘vertebrae-on-posts’, which are radiocarbon-dated to the Late Horizon (AD 1400–1532) and Colonial (AD 1532–1825) periods. The authors argue that these modified remains represent a social process that reconstructed the dead in response to Colonial-period looting. This manipulation of human remains reflects protracted relationships between the living and the dead, and the enduring social lives of human remains. Jacob L. Bongers, lead author of the study, said this particular period was "turbulent" in the history of the Chincha Valley, as "epidemics and famines decimated local people." Also read | Scientists discover Egyptian mummy of a 28-weeks pregnant woman "Looting of indigenous graves was widespread across the Chincha Valley in the colonial period. Looting was primarily intended to remove grave goods made of gold and silver and would have gone hand in hand with European efforts to eradicate indigenous religious practices and funerary customs," Bongers said in a news release. "The fact that there's 192 of these and that they're widespread — we find these throughout the Chincha Valley — it means on one level that multiple groups of people coordinated and responded in a shared way, that this interesting practice was deemed the appropriate way of dealing with disturbed bodies of the dead," he added. "When you look at all data we gathered, all of that supports the model that these were made after these tombs had been looted," Bongers said. "Ritual plays important roles in social and religious life, yet can become contested, especially during periods of conquest in which new power relationships become established," Bongers said. "These finds reinforce how graves are one area where this conflict plays out." "Mortuary practices arguably are what make us human — this is one of the key distinguishing features of our species. So, by documenting mortuary practices, we're learning diverse ways of how people showcased their humanity." (With inputs from agencies)

Nearly 200 human spines found on sticks in 500-year-old graves in Peru

A group of experts from the United Nations (UN) has arrived in Peru to help address and mitigate the damage caused by the oil spill.

UN delegation arrives in Peru to assess damage caused by oil spill

A small oil leak has been registered at a refinery off the Peruvian coast a week after a major crude spill that workers are still battling to clean up.

A small oil leak off Peru's coast while removing crude from pipeline

Peruvians are racing to save animals caught up in a devastating oil spill that has been blamed on a volcanic explosion near Tonga.

Peruvians race to rescue animals as oil spill spreads

Machu Picchu, the stunning 15th-century Citadel located in the Eastern Cordillera of southern Peru is termed as one of the most significant tangible legacies of the Inca civilization.&nbsp;

At more than 2,400 meters above sea level, the property covers 32,592 hectares of mountain slopes, peaks and valleys around the La Ciudadela (the Citadel), mostly covered in foliage.&nbsp;

Experts have been working to uncover the history and mysteries of the stunning historic site. A study published in the January edition of the <a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0305440321001898?via%3Dihub#!">Journal of Archaeological Science</a> attempts to reveal more about Machu Picchu.&nbsp;

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As per the study, the Incas built water systems to legitimise their domination and the Machu Picchu region had one of the densest networks of water systems.&nbsp;

NBC reported citing the study published in the January edition of the Journal of Archaeological Science that a dozen small structures were identified less than five miles from the main remnants of Inca city, on the outskirts of a ceremonial site called Chachabamba.&nbsp;

The abstract of the study stated that the Chachabamba archaeological site contains a unique water complex erected and modified by the Incas.&nbsp;

After analysing the probe finding, it has been established that the function of this water complex was strictly ceremonial. The study is based on archaeological investigations within the ceremonial sector.

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The study mentions that hydrodynamic calculations of archaeological remains have been made possible by using 3D scanning.

"Three-dimensional documentation techniques were used to produce hydrodynamic analyses of the site, which facilitated the preparation of appropriate models that are key to understanding the function of the entire water system," the study read.&nbsp;

History of Inca civilisation

As far as history is concerned, the Inca Empire was the largest empire in pre-Columbian America. It has been understood that the administrative, political and military centre of the empire was in the city of Cusco.&nbsp;

Whereas, the Inca civilization arose from the Peruvian highlands sometime in the early 13th century and its last stronghold was conquered in 1572 by the Spanish.&nbsp;

Machu Picchu, the stunning 15th-century Citadel located in the Eastern Cordillera of southern Peru is termed as one of the most significant tangible legacies of the Inca civilization.

Machu Picchu, the stunning 15th-century Citadel located in the Eastern Cordillera of southern Peru is termed as one of the most significant tangible legacies of the Inca civilization. At more than 2,400 meters above sea level, the property covers 32,592 hectares of mountain slopes, peaks and valleys around the La Ciudadela (the Citadel), mostly covered in foliage. Experts have been working to uncover the history and mysteries of the stunning historic site. A study published in the January edition of the Journal of Archaeological Science attempts to reveal more about Machu Picchu. ALSO READ | Synthetic wombs? Elon Musk, other tech entrepreneurs discuss population collapse, solutions As per the study, the Incas built water systems to legitimise their domination and the Machu Picchu region had one of the densest networks of water systems. NBC reported citing the study published in the January edition of the Journal of Archaeological Science that a dozen small structures were identified less than five miles from the main remnants of Inca city, on the outskirts of a ceremonial site called Chachabamba. The abstract of the study stated that the Chachabamba archaeological site contains a unique water complex erected and modified by the Incas. After analysing the probe finding, it has been established that the function of this water complex was strictly ceremonial. The study is based on archaeological investigations within the ceremonial sector. ALSO READ | 'The overlooked pandemic?': Antimicrobial resistance major threat to human health globally, study finds The study mentions that hydrodynamic calculations of archaeological remains have been made possible by using 3D scanning. "Three-dimensional documentation techniques were used to produce hydrodynamic analyses of the site, which facilitated the preparation of appropriate models that are key to understanding the function of the entire water system," the study read. History of Inca civilisation As far as history is concerned, the Inca Empire was the largest empire in pre-Columbian America. It has been understood that the administrative, political and military centre of the empire was in the city of Cusco. Whereas, the Inca civilization arose from the Peruvian highlands sometime in the early 13th century and its last stronghold was conquered in 1572 by the Spanish.

Secrets and mysteries of Machu Picchu, new study reveals more about the historic site

The devastating Tsunami that ravaged Pacific island of Tonga has sent shockwaves across the globe. From high tides in Japan and the US to oil spill in Peru, the after-effects of the under volcanic eruption has been damaging. Peru's government has declared the oil spill as the worst ecological disaster in years.

Tonga volcano: Peru beach turns black after hit by oil spill

Peru demands compensation for oil spill damage, aerial images show extent of devastation

Parts of Peru's central coast and two beaches were dirtied by oil spilled from a discharge ship rocked by waves caused by the eruption of a volcano in Tonga, the country’s environment minister said.

Golden sand turned black in Peru after an oil spill affected shoreline

Hospitals in Peru are running at full capacity and fear collapse as COVID-19 cases surge amid the third wave.

Hospitals in Peru near collapse as COVID-19 cases surge amid the third wave

Two white lion cubs were first displayed in the the zoo of Lima on new year's eve. The cubs were acquired from a zoo in Mexico. They were kept in quarantine for medical and conduct report.

White lion cubs brought to zoo of Lima on new year's eve

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