Cajamarca

Fujimori's security initiatives and legislative push

29 clusters · 318 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Peru declares state of emergency in Pisco to combat crime

On 10 September 2026, the Chamber of Deputies approved a motion to interpellate Interior Minister César Astudillo, requiring him to appear before Congress on 17 September to answer 27 questions regarding his management o

South American mining regulatory and environmental updates

15 clusters · 77 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Peru mining investment projected to grow 16.8% in 2026

Environmental and social management remains a central focus for South American mining. In Peru, Anglo American’s Quellaveco copper mine reported zero social conflicts for 2026 and earned The Copper Mark certification in

Forest fires and water scarcity in South America

12 clusters · 129 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Pasto faces restaurant fire and widespread forest fires

Severe forest fires driven by high temperatures, low humidity, and El Niño continue to impact South America. In Bolivia, the Santa Cruz government has declared an Orange Alert following a surge in fires affecting over 22

Colombian regional lottery partnerships

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Loterías de Medellín and Manizales partner for 75,000 million peso lottery draw

The Lotería de Medellín and Lotería de Manizales have announced a partnership to host an extraordinary national lottery draw scheduled for Saturday, October 10. The event features a total prize pool of 75,000 million Col

Ongoing crackdown on gangs, extortion, and illegal mining

43 clusters · 91 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Authorities intervene in illegal mining in Peru and address amoeba detection in Mexico

Peruvian security forces have maintained a multi-regional offensive against organized crime, illegal mining, and extortion. Throughout mid-2026, operations targeted various criminal networks, including the dismantling of

South America mining reforms and crackdown expands

31 clusters · 86 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Illegal mining in Pataz fuels organized crime in Peru

Since May 2026, satellite monitoring has documented more than 500 ha of forest loss in Peru’s Tambopata Reserve, where a resurgence of illegal gold‑mining camps has been reported. Parallel raids in Madre de Dios seized e

Seismic activity in Peru

5 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Jaén, Peru experiences magnitude 3.6 earthquake

Peru has experienced several seismic events throughout mid-to-late 2026. In June, a magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred with an epicenter approximately 86 km west of Callao at a depth of 55 km. The Geophysical Institute of

Pope Leo XIV South American apostolic visit

3 clusters · 84 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Pope Leo XIV schedules apostolic visits to France and South America

Pope Leo XIV is preparing for an apostolic visit to South America in November 2026, marking his first tour of the region. The regional tour is scheduled to begin in Uruguay from November 6 to November 8, 2026, before pro