For years, gold mining has been one of Peru’s most pressing environmental challenges, with illegal operations clearing the ...

A Catholic bishop in Peru’s Amazon is warning that mercury from illegal gold mining is contaminating rivers, fish and people ...

The archaeological wonders and spectacular nature of Northern Peru make it an ideal destination for adventurous explorers ...

Beyond Machu Picchu, these destinations reveal a side of the country that most visitors miss—from volcanic cities and canyon ...

Europe is a popular destination for river cruises, but some of the world’s most amazing river journeys exist outside of ...

A South American trade bloc has ruled that Peru is failing to curb illegal gold mining and mercury trafficking.

A South American trade bloc has ruled that Peru is failing to curb illegal gold mining and mercury trafficking. The Andean ...

Peru’s Indigenous Shawi people continue to contest a plan to build a highway through their territory in the country’s ...

However, no evidence indicates that Paul Rosolie passed away or was attacked by a jaguar recently. The fabricated post about ...

The Andean Community has ordered Peru to take immediate action against illegal gold mining and mercury trafficking. The ...

Small-scale gold mining in the area releases mercury into the environment, where it can make its way into fish and, in turn, ...

Kichwa, Ticuna and Matsés women are leading forest patrols and training other women in the use of technology such as GPS, drones and satellite alerts. They are protecting the forest not only as an ...