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Peru

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Environment

Lima beaches strewn with rubbish after sea storm

Recent storms have left Lima's beaches strewn with plastic, wood and debris as workers in the Barranco district struggle to clear up the garbage.

by marco simola in Peru on 07/05/2012

Arts & Entertainment

Ali Campbell in concert in Lima

Ali Campbell, legendary voice of some of the UK's best loved reggae hits with multi-million selling reggae band UB40, performs in Lima.

by marco simola in Peru on 04/05/2012

Society

Workers at a shellfish production warehouse on the job

Workers bring in large bags of shellfish near a port while processing them for sale. Cats and birds hang around hoping for scraps.

by Natalie Fernandez. in Peru on 19/04/2012

07/05/2012 - Lima beaches strewn with rubbish after sea storm - Peru - Recent storms have left Lima's...
04/05/2012 - Ali Campbell in concert in Lima - Peru - Ali Campbell, legendary voice of some...
19/04/2012 - Workers at a shellfish production warehouse on the job - Peru - Workers bring in large bags of...
01/03/2012 - Sex workers in Peru demand rights and protection - Peru - Sex workers marched through the streets...
16/01/2012 - Joran van der Sloot wants verdict to be declared invalid - Lima - Peru - File image: Joran van der Sloot's...
15/01/2012 - Stephane Peterhansel and Cyril Despres win the Dakar Rally - Lima - Peru - Stephane Peterhansel and Cyril Despres...
15/01/2012 - The Finishing Podium at Dakar Rally 2012 - Peru - A selection of images, excluding these...
15/01/2012 - Dakar 2012 - Winners on the podium finish - Peru - A selection of overall winners of the...
15/01/2012 - Dakar Pan-American Rally 2012 - Peru - Scenes from the 2012 Dakar Rally, which...
14/01/2012 - Dakar 2012 - Winners in action - Peru - A selection of stage winners in the...

Latest News

Lima beaches strewn with rubbish after sea storm

Environment

Lima beaches strewn with rubbish after sea storm

Recent storms have left Lima's beaches strewn with plastic, wood and debris as workers in the Barranco district struggle to clear up the garbage.
by marco simola, on 7th of May 2012
Ali Campbell in concert in Lima

Arts & Entertainment

Ali Campbell in concert in Lima

Ali Campbell, legendary voice of some of the UK's best loved reggae hits with multi-million selling reggae band UB40, performs in Lima.
by marco simola, on 4th of May 2012
Workers at a shellfish production warehouse on the job

Society

Workers at a shellfish production warehouse on the job

Workers bring in large bags of shellfish near a port while processing them for sale. Cats and birds hang around hoping for scraps.
by Natalie Fernandez., on 19th of April 2012
Sex workers in Peru demand rights and protection

Society

Sex workers in Peru demand rights and protection

Sex workers marched through the streets of the Peruvian capital, Lima, to call for better protection and less harassment from the police and the city authorities.
by Mattia Cabitza, on 1st of March 2012
A visit to Chavin de Huantar

Our World

A visit to Chavin de Huantar

Chavín de Huántar, which lends its name to the rich pre-Inca Chavín culture, is one of the oldest major cultures in Peru and thrived between 1500 BC and 400 BC. In 1985, UNESCO designat...
by marco simola, on 8th of September 2011
The Finishing Podium at Dakar Rally 2012

Sports

The Finishing Podium at Dakar Rally 2012

A selection of images, excluding these of the main winners from the Dakar 2012 rally finish podium at the Plaza de Armas in Peru's capital-city, Lima. 15th January 2012
by Cedric Favero, on 15th of January 2012
Joran van der Sloot wants verdict to be declared invalid - Lima

Our World

Joran van der Sloot wants verdict to be declared invali...

File image: Joran van der Sloot's lawyer confirmed to Dutch news agency Novum that they want the verdict declared invalid. Van der Sloot was assigned to 28 years in Peruvian prison...
by Jelle Lieuwens, on 16th of January 2012
Trucks race from Argentina to Peru over two weeks - Ica

Sports

Trucks race from Argentina to Peru over two weeks - Ica

A selection of racing trucks in the Dakar Rally 2012 are seen in action during the two-week Pan-American race that left Mar del Plata in Argentina en route to Lima in Peru. Peru. 5th Ja...
by Cedric Favero, on 14th of January 2012
Dakar 2012 - Winners on the podium finish

Sports

Dakar 2012 - Winners on the podium finish

A selection of overall winners of the Pan-American rally, Dakar 2012, on the finish podium set in on the 'Plaza de Armas' in Peru's capital-city. Lima, Peru. 15th January...
by Cedric Favero, on 15th of January 2012
Stephane Peterhansel and Cyril Despres win the Dakar Rally - Lima

Sports

Stephane Peterhansel and Cyril Despres win the Dakar Ra...

Stephane Peterhansel and Cyril Despres have won the Dakar Rally, completing the final stage two weeks after the race began in Argentina. Peterhansel won the Dakar for a record 10th tim...
by Martin Pauca, on 15th of January 2012
Dakar 2012 - Winners in action

Sports

Dakar 2012 - Winners in action

A selection of stage winners in the Dakar Rally 2012, seen in action during the two-week Pan-American race that left Mar del Plata in Argentina en route to Lima in Peru. Images taken in...
by Cedric Favero, on 14th of January 2012
Dakar Pan-American Rally 2012

Sports

Dakar Pan-American Rally 2012

Scenes from the 2012 Dakar Rally, which took riders almost 5,600 miles through Argentina, Chile and Peru. Lima, Peru. 15th January 2012
by Miriam Patricia Moreno Serpa, on 15th of January 2012
Rugby, brutal and gentlemanly, makes inroads - Tacna

Sports

Rugby, brutal and gentlemanly, makes inroads - Tacna

As a sport known both for its physicality and cultured history, rugby nonetheless consistently expands its presence. In small towns such as Tacna, players relish a fervent practice. Per...
by Natalie Fernandez., on 23rd of December 2011
Bab ul Islam Mosuqe in southern Peru

Society

Bab ul Islam Mosuqe in southern Peru

The Bab ul Islam Mosque, meaning the 'gate of Islam', was completed in 2008. It was the first mosque built by the large Muslim community in San Pedro de Tacna, a primarily Cat...
by Natalie Fernandez., on 31st of December 2011
72 hours Air traffic controller strike

Our World

72 hours Air traffic controller strike

An Air traffic controller strike in International Airport "Jorge Chavez" has left thousands of travelers stranded. Callao, Peru. 22nd December 2011
by rocío figueroa, on 22nd of December 2011
72 hours Air traffic controller strike

Our World

72 hours Air traffic controller strike

An Air traffic controller strike in International Airport "Jorge Chavez" has left thousands of travelers stranded. Callao, Peru. 22nd December 2011
by rocío figueroa, on 22nd of December 2011
Yale University returns Machu Picchu bones to Peru - Cuzco

Arts & Entertainment

Yale University returns Machu Picchu bones to Peru - Cu...

Yale University has returned hundreds of human skeletons and bone fragments removed 100 years ago from the ancient Inca site of Machu Picchu to Peru. 15th December 2011
by Mattia Cabitza, on 15th of December 2011
Managing director of the IMF Christine Lagarde visits Lima - Peru

Politics

Managing director of the IMF Christine Lagarde visits L...

International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde seeks support from Latin America’s largest economies this week to help contain Europe’s mounting debt crisis. Peru. 28th November 201...
by Miriam Patricia Moreno Serpa, on 28th of November 2011
Bullfighting in Urubamba

Our World

Bullfighting in Urubamba

A bullfight was held in Urubamba in honour of the town's feast day with many people attending the bullring to celebrate and cheer for the bullfighters. Peru. 13th November 2011
by Fernando Miranda, on 13th of November 2011
The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria visits Peru

Society

The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria...

The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria is organizing a trip for journalists to visit Peru to see some of the programs they have finance in the country. 20th October 201...
by marco simola, on 20th of October 2011

Reporters

Whiteboard

does anyone have some photos

Submitted by Nikola Ivanovski on Wed, 01/07/2009 - 11:18.

does anyone have some photos of the transport strike in Lima? If so, please upload them

The prime minister of Peru

Submitted by Nikola Ivanovski on Wed, 17/06/2009 - 14:04.

The prime minister of Peru just announced his resignation. please keep an eye out for events that might happen and take pictures