Lima, Peru explained for US readers: 10.4 million people, 40 percent of the economy, a crime emergency and an unsettled mayoral race, as of October 2026.

November is right around the corner, and the Basin is brimming with things to do. Here are a few ways to get out and about.

Peru extended the Lima state of emergency, which also covers Callao, for 60 days from 28 October. Police lead and soldiers ...

This active archaeological site sits in the middle of the Miraflores neighborhood. The clay and adobe structure, which once functioned as a ceremonial site during the pre-Columbian era, dates back to ...

Named after the collector and father of Peruvian archaeology, Rafael Larco Hoyle, the Museo Larco boasts the world's largest private collection of pre-Columbian art. Housed in an 18th-century mansion, ...

Sustainability is not just about protecting the environment. It is also about creating jobs, providing reliable services, using resources responsibly, and making decisions that benefit people and ...

Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva faces an uphill battle for another term, in a high-stakes election that may ...

Peru has extended the state of emergency in Lima and Callao for 60 days from October 28 through December 26, allowing ...

The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady, less than a week ahead of critical US midterm elections ...

Peru's government has proposed S/2.5 billion in targeted cash aid for vulnerable families and ONP pensioners ahead of a forecast Mega El Niño, pending congressional approval.