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Peruvian farmer Saul Luciano Lliuya, who is suing German energy utility RWE, arguing that the company’s emissions have contributed to the melting of Andean glaciers, poses for a photo in front of Lake Palcacocha, before the verdict of the high regional German court in Hamm, in Huaraz, Peru May 27, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Angela Ponce
Environment

German court to rule on Peruvian farmer versus RWE climate case

In a case that began a decade ago, farmer Saul Luciano Lliuya argues that RWE's emissions have contributed to the melting of Andean glaciers, increasing the flood risk to his home

A man holds a sign that reads: "The Pope has eaten here. Blessed food, food with faith", outside "Las Americas" restaurant, following the election of Pope Leo XIV, who is a dual U.S.-Peruvian citizen, in Chiclayo, Peru, May 9, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Sebastian Castaneda
World+Biz

In Peru's north, locals remember Pope Leo driving pick-up, playing tennis

Mario Vargas Llosa, Peruvian writer and Nobel Prize winner, dressed in the traditional attire of French Academicians, leaves following the ceremony during which he was inducted into the Academie Francaise (French Academy) as an 'immortal' member at the Institut de France in Paris, France, February 9, 2023. Photo: REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier/File Photo
World+Biz

Peruvian writer and Nobel Prize winner Mario Vargas Llosa dies aged 89

Saul Luciano Lliuya, who is pursuing a lawsuit against German energy utility RWE, whose emissions he says have contributed to the melting of Andean glaciers, swelling a lake above his hometown to dangerous levels, is pictured in his home, in Huaraz, Peru March 2, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Angela Ponce/File Photo
Climate Change

Peruvian farmer takes German energy giant RWE to court in landmark climate case

A drone view shows cranes at a megaport in Chancay, Peru October 24, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Angela Ponce/File Photo
Global Economy

Peru's economy seen growing 4% this year with stable inflation

Peru's conservative Keiko Fujimori addresses the media in Lima, Peru July 19, 2021. Photo: REUTERS/Sebastian Castaneda/File Photo
Global Economy

Peru judge throws out Keiko Fujimori's money laundering trial

The headquarters of Petroleos del Peru (Petroperu), a state company dedicated to the refining, distribution and marketing of fuels, is seen at the district of San Isidro in Lima, Peru, May 4, 2017. Photo: REUTERS
World+Biz

Peru declares environmental emergency after oil spill

A specimen of spiny mouse (Scolomys sp.), a species discovered on a Conservation International Rapid Assessment expedition into the Alto Mayo Landscape in Peru, is pictured, June 16, 2022. Conservation International/photo by Ronald Diaz/Handout via REUTERS
World+Biz

'Amphibious mouse' among 27 new species discovered in Peru's Amazon

Peru's President Dina Boluarte welcomes Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, in Lima, Peru November 17, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Angela Ponce
Politics

Peru, Japan strengthen ties with defence and mining agreements

Joe Biden and Xi Jinping, APEC Summit, Lima, November 16, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Leah Millis
Politics

Xi says he will work with Trump team as he meets Biden in Peru

US President Joe Biden waves as he walks with Chinese President Xi Jinping at Filoli estate on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, in Woodside, California, US, November 15, 2023. Photo: REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque//File Photo
World+Biz

Biden, China's Xi to meet on Saturday in Peru: US officials

A view shows cranes at the new megaport being built by China's state-owned Cosco Shipping, promising to shorten sea routes to Asia for Peruvian and some Brazilian goods, in Chancay, Peru October 24, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Angela Ponce/File Photo
Global Economy

In South America, Trump already losing a trade battle with China

Peru footballer killed after lightning strikes pitch during match, five others injured in tragic incident
Sports

Peru footballer killed after lightning strikes pitch during match, five others injured in tragic incident