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Natalee Holloway Killer Joran van der Sloot Reportedly Attempted Suicide in Prison
Joran van der Sloot is currently housed in a high-security prison in Peru, where he was convicted of murdering another woman.
Arcángel World Tour to Visit the 7 Wonders in Just 18 Days
From the Taj Mahal to the Great Wall, the reggaeton star will be documenting each stop in support of his new album.
Brazilian Adult Film Star Vitoria Beatriz Reportedly Dead at 28
Known for her work with Peruvian production company Inka Productions, the adult video performer was recently in critical condition at a hospital.

IShowSpeed Declared Mayor of Lima for One Hour During Peru Visit
The streamer's chaotic visit to the country included food tastings, greeting thousands of fans, and an official ceremony where he was declared ambassador of Peru.

IShowSpeed Receives Message From Mayor of Peru: 'Waiting for You With Open Arms'
The popular streamer has already visited Colombia and Guatemala.

Lightning Strikes Soccer Player in Peru, Killing Him Instantly
The 39-year-old player was leaving the field when it happened.

Peru Claims 124-Year-Old Farmer Is Oldest Man, Disputes 111-Year-Old U.K. World Record Holder
Peruvian man Marcelino Abad Tolentino recently celebrated his 124th birthday, which would make him the oldest known man in the world.

Cop Goes Undercover as Teddy Bear for Valentine’s Day Drug Bust
The National Police of Peru made their latest drug bust operation a festive affair.

At Least a Dozen Dead After 6.8-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Ecuador
Officials say the strong quake struck the coastal region of Ecuador on Saturday afternoon. Emergency personnel are now trying to rescue people from the debris.

Man Arrested After Being Found With Ancient Mummy He Referred to as ‘Spiritual Girlfriend’ Named Juanita
Police say they've detained a food deliveryman in Peru who referred to the corpse—which is 600-800 years old—as his own "spiritual girlfriend.”

Ohio Authorities Seize 44 Pounds of Corn Flakes Covered in Cocaine
U.S. Border Patrol agents discovered 44 pounds of corn flakes that were covered in an estimated $2,822,400 worth of cocaine instead of sugar.

Archeologists Discover 121-Foot Long Cat Drawing Etched on Hill in Peru Over 2,000 Years Ago
Last week a new addition to the Nazca Lines was discovered in southern Peru. Specifically, a 121-foot long cat etched into the side of a hill.

Police Raid on Peru Nightclub Leads to Death of At Least 13 People
When police raided the illegal birthday party after discovering it violated virus guidelines, partygoers tried to escape and were ultimately crushed to death.

Mayor of Town in Peru Pretends to Be Dead to Dodge Arrest for Violating COVID-19 Lockdown Rules
Jaime Rolando Urbina Torres, mayor of Tantará, was out with friends drinking while the town was under lockdown, so he pretended to be dead to avoid arrest.

Peru's Former President Alan García Dead After Shooting Himself Before Arrest
Alan García, the former president of Peru, has died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Inmate Drugs Twin, Swaps Clothes, Lives Prison-Free for a Year
A Peruvian inmate drugged his brother to assume his identity and break out of jail.


Steve-O Shows Us His Caring Side After He Adopts a Dog in Peru
Steve-O adopts a dog in Peru, and it's probably the sweetest thing he's ever done.