Category: Peru

Ancient Tombs, Untouched by Looters, Are Found Under Peru’s Sands

The New York Times – On the Runway:
One archaeologist called the tombs “the discovery of the decade” as the first burials from the Chimu kingdom to have escaped centuries of plunder.
In Peru, the Trump Administration Sees the Limits of Its Anti-China Push

The New York Times – On the Runway:
As Secretary of State Marco Rubio travels this week to Peru, its growing economic ties to China have raised tensions with the U.S., but show no signs of reversing course.
Echoing Trump, Latin America’s Leaders Boost Allies Across Borders

The New York Times – On the Runway:
With cheers, endorsements and insults for rivals and “wokismo,” a new crop of right-wing leaders are openly stepping into one another’s elections.
5 Spring Break Destinations for a Sunny or Scenic Trip

Ideas for a last-minute trip, whether you want wildflower meadows or white-sand beaches.
Amaranths Were Nearly Wiped Out by Colonization. Now, They’re Making a Return.

Once a mainstay of Indigenous diets, the South American crop is having a resurgence in popularity, in part because of its health benefits.
Bird Flu Is Infecting More Mammals. What Does That Mean for Us?

H5N1, an avian flu virus, has killed tens of thousands of marine mammals, and infiltrated American livestock for the first time. Scientists are working quickly to assess how it is evolving and how much of a risk it poses to humans.
The Mystery of the Coin That Shouldn’t Exist

Scientists recently analyzed a Peruvian 10-cent piece with an unexplained origin.
‘Sepa, Nuestro Señor de los Milagros’ Review: A Prison in the Jungle

The New York Times – Movies:
A documentary from the 1980s, now premiering in a restored version, is an eye-opening visit to a Peruvian penal colony.