A $38k Rolex led to a president’s home being raided – and could get her sacked

A $38k Rolex led to a president’s home being raided – and could get her sacked

Peruvian President Dina Boluarte is facing attempts to remove her from office for “permanent moral incapacity” after she was noticed wearing luxury watches to public events.

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A cherished plate of carby deliciousness

A cherished plate of carby deliciousness

Served with a spicy salsa,a wedge of lime and a cold,dark beer,this is Peru on a plate.

  • byBen Groundwater
Peru’s ‘other’ hike is one of the world’s most spectacularly Insta-worthy locations

Peru’s ‘other’ hike is one of the world’s most spectacularly Insta-worthy locations

This isn’t the Inca Trail or the equally spectacular Salkantay Trail. But it’s up and back in the space of a morning,with time to return to Cusco for afternoon tea.

  • byBen Groundwater
World of photos,February 3,2024
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World of photos,February 3,2024

The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.

World of Photos - December 1
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World of Photos - December 1

The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.

Nine must-do highlights of Lima,Peru

Nine must-do highlights of Lima,Peru

Art hotels,the world’s best restaurants,pisco tastings and a pre-Incan pyramid – this capital city is hot right now.

  • byJamie Lafferty
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Forget France and Italy:This is now the world’s greatest country for food

Forget France and Italy:This is now the world’s greatest country for food

Food is becoming Peru’s new Machu Picchu,attracting gourmands and those who just love to eat with its unique cuisines and exceptional ingredients.

  • byBen Groundwater
Ancient decorated wall found in Peru dates from pre-ceramic period

Ancient decorated wall found in Peru dates from pre-ceramic period

The wall was first spotted by farmers during harvesting work in the Viru Valley,some 480 kilometres north of the capital Lima.

  • byAnthony Marina
An expert expat’s guide to Lima,Peru

An expert expat’s guide to Lima,Peru

After four years of cancer treatment,former Manly local and tech founder Chad Walkaden found a new home in Peru,with a culture that’s “all about the food”.

  • byBelinda Jackson
In the jungle,everything wants to eat something (including us)

In the jungle,everything wants to eat something (including us)

Exploring the Amazon,plenty of things want to take a bite out of us. But back on our luxurious riverboat,we’re the ones who eat best.

  • byJamie Lafferty
Amazon countries sign rainforest pact to save it

Amazon countries sign rainforest pact to save it

Numerous studies have indicated that further deforestation would transform the Amazon into a net emitter of greenhouse gases and be disastrous to the planet.

  • byManuela Andreoni andMax Bearak