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Ongoing crackdown on gangs, extortion, and illegal mining

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Latest: Peru identifies illegal mining near Nasca archaeological sites

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

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Death of Mexican tourist at Machu Picchu

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Latest: Mexican tourist dies at Machu Picchu

On September 25, 2026, a 66-year-old Mexican tourist, Álvaro Sánchez Pérez, died at the Machu Picchu archaeological site in the Cusco region of Peru. The incident occurred around 09:25 local time while the visitor was ta

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Cultural heritage and memory initiatives in Mexico and Peru

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Latest: New books aim to preserve historical memory in Mexico and Peru

Cultural authorities and authors in Mexico and Peru are pursuing various initiatives to protect heritage and preserve historical memory. In Mexico, efforts include deepening cooperation with UNESCO regarding cultural ri

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Archaeological discoveries and management at Machu Picchu

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Latest: Machu Picchu implements new ticketing system to combat fraud

Archaeologists utilizing LiDAR technology have identified a hidden network of structures and approximately 2.5 kilometers of ancient pathways near Machu Picchu in Peru. Findings in the Mandor wall sector suggest these pa

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Venezuela designating the cuatro as cultural ambassador

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Latest: Cultural recognition for traditional masters in Peru and Venezuela

Venezuela has officially designated the cuatro as its first cultural ambassador. This initiative, a joint effort between the Ministry of Culture and the Marca País Institute, aims to protect the nation’s intangible herit

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Machu Picchu management and preservation measures

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Latest: Machu Picchu to close Puente Inca route for emergency repairs

The Peruvian government has implemented new measures to manage visitor access and site preservation at Machu Picchu. To address a ticketing crisis where approximately 62.9% of reservations were subsequently canceled, th

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Chimú elite tomb discovery in Chan Chan

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Latest: Chan Chan discovery reveals intact 600-year-old Chimú elite tomb

Archaeologists have discovered a nearly intact 600-year-old funerary platform at the Chan Chan archaeological complex near Trujillo, Peru. Located within the Utzh An walled complex, the site contains the remains of at le

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Chimú elite tomb discovery in Chan Chan

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Latest: Chan Chan discovery: Intact 600-year-old elite tombs found in Peru

Archaeologists at the Chan Chan archaeological complex in La Libertad, Peru, have discovered an almost intact funerary platform within the Utzh An walled enclosure. Dating back approximately 600 years, the site belongs t

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