Peru celebrates 204th Independence Day in 2025: Strengthening ties with Thailand

On July 28, 2025, Peru commemorated its 204th Independence Day, a pivotal moment in the nation's history. The day marks General José de San Martín's proclamation of independence in 1821, setting the stage for the nation's liberation from …

Peru: 204 years old and looking good

Today, Peru turns 204 as a republic since gaining independence from Spain. Its rich culture is a blend of the ancient Inca civilisation and the Spanish influence, a process of transculturation that gave way to a diverse nation with a common identity. Peru …

Peru Police Department Junior Police Academy hosts first graduation ceremony

The Peru Police Department Junior Police Academy hosted a graduation ceremony for 23 cadets Friday, following the launch of the program this year. For the past two weeks, about 28 junior cadets from around the Illinois Valley visited the police department …

Peru’s Boluarte Hits a New Disapproval Record

Peruvian president Dina Boluarte. Photo: X July 27, 2025 Hour: 4:45 pm According to a recent poll, the disapproval of the President of Peru, Dina Boluarte, reached 97% due to the massive refusal to increase her salary to more than 10,000 dollars per month, …

Peru Localizes Production of Israeli PULS MLRS for its Military

Peru has selected the Israeli-made PULS multiple launch rocket system from Elbit Systems as part of its artillery modernization program, the country’s Ministry of Defense announced. The acquisition will be carried out through a technology transfer …

Peru Protest

A poster depicting Peru's President Dina Boluarte hangs on a pedestrian stairway during a protest against a recently approved amnesty law that benefits military members and civilians prosecuted for human rights abuses during the country's armed …

Ep. 221: Pope Leo XIV, in Peru

JD is in the Peruvian city of Chiclayo this week to learn all about Pope Leo XIV's time as bishop. Share This episode is brought to you by friends of Abbey and Charlie, Pillar readers in a good way! Congratulations on your wedding this weekend!

Peru: 204 years old and looking good

Photos: First graduates of Peru's Juvenile Police Academy recognized in graduation ceremony

ExpandAutoplay Image 1 of 10 School Resource Officer Brian Zebron talks at the Juvenile Police Academy graduation ceremony on Friday, July 25, 2025 at the Peru Police Department in Peru. (MaKade Rios for Shaw Media)

Peru: At least 18 dead, 24 injured in bus crash 

(Photo via: local authorities) OAN Staff Abril Elfi  12:27 PM – Saturday, July 26, 2025 At least 18 people have died and 24 others have been injured  after a bus traveling from Lima to Peru’s Amazon region overturned on a highway in the Andes Mountains. On …