Rescue efforts in Peru's central Ucayali region are being hindered by strong currents on the river, one official said.

Rescue teams are looking for survivors after a landslide in Peru's Amazon region sank two boats on the Ucayali River, ...

At least 12 people have died and 20 more were left injured after a landslide in Peru's Amazon region sunk two boats on the Ucayali river, local health authorities said on Monday.

A devastating landslide in central Peru's Iparia port claimed 12 lives, including three children, and left dozens missing as ...

A 7.5 magnitude earthquake has left a large part of the department of Amazonas, one of the poorest in Peru, in ruins. According to the Peruvian Geophysical Institute, the earthquake occurred at 5:52 a ...

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — A recent amendment to Peru’s Forestry and Wildlife Law is drawing fierce backlash from environmental groups and Indigenous groups that warn it could accelerate deforestation in ...

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — As gold prices hover at record highs, a leading Catholic leader in Peru’s Amazon is urging countries that are destinations for the precious metal to help stem illegal mining ...

RIO DE JANEIRO — Peru has descended into one of the worst political crises in its history and protection of its Amazon rainforest is failing, according to a report published today. Peru is home to the ...

Francis met with indigenous people of the Amazon region in the city of Puerto Maldonado. Pope Francis arrives in Puerto Maldonado for an encounter with Peru's indigenous Amazonian communities Jan. 19.

FILE - Cut down trees lie within view of the Cordillera Azul National Park, seen in the background near Chambira community, in Peru's Amazon, Oct. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia, File) BOGOTA, ...