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Peru Joins US Led Shield of the Americas Coalition Following Marco Rubio Visit

Peru will join the Shield of the Americas, a US led security alliance designed to combat transnational organized crime and drug cartels through intelligence sharing and military cooperation. The announcement was made by President Keiko Fujimori on Thursday following talks with…

development
6 sources across 6 countries · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • La Tercera Chile · Centre-right · Copesa (Saieh family)
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • El Pais Spain · Centre-left · Grupo PRISA
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • Associated Press United States · Centre · Non-profit news cooperative

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Brazil and Peru Face Off in 2026 South American Women's Volleyball Championship

Brazil and Peru will face each other on Wednesday, September 9, at 20:00 Brasília time at the Maracanãzinho in Rio de Janeiro. The match is part of the second round of the South American Women's Volleyball Championship, a tournament that offers qualification spots for the 2027…

2 sources across 2 countries · Argentina · Brazil

Who reported this

  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening


US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to Visit Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru from September 8 to 10. According to the US Department of State, the trip aims to strengthen key partnerships in the region. Rubio is scheduled to meet with the new government of Abelardo de la Espriella in…

development
4 sources across 4 countries · Argentina · Brazil · Colombia · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • El Espectador Colombia · Centre-left · Grupo Santo Domingo
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening


Peru Severs Diplomatic Ties With Iran Under President Keiko Fujimori

The government of Peru, led by President Keiko Fujimori, has broken diplomatic relations with Iran. The Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs cited Iran's role in encouraging the escalation of conflicts and violence in the Middle East as a primary reason for the decision.…

development
3 sources across 2 countries · Brazil · Chile

Who reported this

  • G1 Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Globo (Marinho family)
  • UOL Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Folha
  • La Tercera Chile · Centre-right · Copesa (Saieh family)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Extreme El Niño Events Impact South America

Peruvian authorities report a high probability that the current El Niño event will reach an extraordinary magnitude between September 2026 and January 2027. According to the National Study of the El Niño Phenomenon (Enfen), there is a 70 percent chance of an extraordinary event…

single-lean coverage
2 sources across 2 countries · Argentina · Chile

Who reported this

  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • La Tercera Chile · Centre-right · Copesa (Saieh family)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening


El Niño Phenomenon Triggers Weather Alerts in Peru and Hawaii

The El Niño phenomenon is driving anomalous weather patterns across the Pacific, leading to heightened climate alerts and tropical activity in both South America and the United States. In Peru, the warming of the central and eastern Pacific waters is causing an increase in sea…

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2 sources · Argentina

Who reported this

  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • La Nacion Argentina · Centre-right · Saguier family

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from Argentina.

· evening


Magnitude 7.2 Earthquake Strikes Southern Peru

A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck the region of Ayacucho in southern Peru on August 20, 2026, with an epicenter located approximately 35 kilometers north of Coracora. The seismic event occurred at 13:00 local time at a depth of 108 kilometers. According to the National Institute…

development
3 sources across 3 countries · Argentina · Chile · Spain

Who reported this

  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • La Tercera Chile · Centre-right · Copesa (Saieh family)
  • El Pais Spain · Centre-left · Grupo PRISA

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Strong Earthquake Strikes Ayacucho Region of Peru

A strong earthquake struck the Ayacucho region in southern Peru on Thursday at 13:00 local time. Reports on the magnitude vary by source: the Instituto Geofísico de Perú (IGP) recorded the quake at magnitude 7.2, while the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a…

development
4 sources across 4 countries · Argentina · Chile · Italy · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • elDiarioAR Argentina · Centre-left · Newsroom-majority owned, membership funded
  • La Tercera Chile · Centre-right · Copesa (Saieh family)
  • ANSA Italy · Centre · Publisher cooperative
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Strong Earthquake Hits Southern Peru

A powerful earthquake struck the Ayacucho region of southern Peru on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at approximately 1:00 p.m. local time. The magnitude of the event varied by reporting agency: the Instituto Geofísico del Perú (IGP) recorded a magnitude of 7.2, while the United…

9 sources across 6 countries

Who reported this

  • G1 Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Globo (Marinho family)
  • UOL Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Folha
  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • La Nacion Argentina · Centre-right · Saguier family
  • La Tercera Chile · Centre-right · Copesa (Saieh family)
  • El Espectador Colombia · Centre-left · Grupo Santo Domingo
  • Deutsche Welle Germany · Centre · Public · German federal public-law corporation
  • El Pais Spain · Centre-left · Grupo PRISA

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening


HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Launches First Jointly Built Naval Vessel in Peru

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries announced on Wednesday the launch of the BAP Chimbote, the first of two landing support vessels being built for the Peruvian Navy. The vessel was launched at the shipyard of Servicios Industriales de la Marina, or SIMA, which is Peru's state owned…

2 sources · South Korea · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Yonhap South Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from South Korea.

· evening

Japan's Most Graying Village Establishes Sister City Tie with Peru to Combat Population Decline

Nanmoku, the most graying municipality in Japan, has signed a sister city agreement with Belen, Peru, to address a severe labor shortage and population decline. Located in Gunma Prefecture, Nanmoku had a population of 1,337 as of late July, with 65.2 percent of residents aged 65…

2 sources across 2 countries · Hong Kong · Japan

Who reported this

  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • Kyodo News Japan · Centre · Non-profit publisher cooperative

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Peru Justice Annuls 15 Year Sentence for Former First Lady Nadine Heredia

The National Superior Court of Peru annulled a 15 year prison sentence for former first lady Nadine Heredia on Thursday. Heredia had been charged with money laundering involving funds for the Peruvian Nationalist Party. The court also ordered the definitive archiving of the case…

development
2 sources · Brazil

Who reported this

  • UOL Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Folha
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from Brazil.

· evening

Cienciano Thrashes Botafogo 6-1 in Copa Sudamericana First Leg

Cienciano defeated Botafogo 6-1 in the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana round of 16 on Thursday, August 13, at the Inca Garcilaso de la Vega stadium in Cusco, Peru. Matías Succar led the offensive with a hat trick, while Neri Bandiera and Marcos Martinich also scored for the…

3 sources across 2 countries · Argentina · Brazil

Who reported this

  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • La Nacion Argentina · Centre-right · Saguier family
  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Fatal Collision Between Minivan and Trailer in Cusco, Peru

A fatal traffic accident occurred during the early hours of Saturday in the province of Espinar, Cusco, when a passenger minivan collided with the rear of a trailer. The crash took place around 2 a.m. at kilometer 250 of the road connecting Cusco and Arequipa, specifically in…

single-lean coverage
2 sources across 2 countries · Argentina · Chile

Who reported this

  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • La Tercera Chile · Centre-right · Copesa (Saieh family)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Mexico and Peru Restore Diplomatic Relations Following Safe Conduct for Former Prime Minister

Mexico and Peru have officially agreed to restore diplomatic relations as of Friday, August 7. The reconciliation follows the granting of a safe conduct to former Peruvian Prime Minister Betssy Chavez, who had been seeking asylum at the Mexican embassy in Lima. Chavez arrived in…

3 sources across 3 countries · Argentina · Singapore · United States · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • The Straits Times Singapore · Centre-right · State-affiliated · SPH Media Trust; management shares under the NPPA
  • Bloomberg United States · Centre · Bloomberg L.P. (Michael Bloomberg)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Mexico and Peru Restore Diplomatic Relations Following Four Year Conflict

Mexico and Peru have officially restored diplomatic relations as of August 7, 2026. The announcement was made via a joint statement from the foreign ministries of both nations, which cited historical ties of brotherhood, friendship, and cooperation, while reaffirming their…

2 sources across 2 countries · Argentina · Spain

Who reported this

  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • El Pais Spain · Centre-left · Grupo PRISA

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening


Pope Leo XIV to Visit Argentina, Uruguay, and Peru in November

Pope Leo XIV will conduct a South American tour from November 8 to 11, visiting Argentina, Uruguay, and Peru. The Vatican confirmed the pontiff will carry out a 12 day tour of the region, visiting a dozen cities. This marks a return to Argentina for Robert Francis Prevost, who…

development single-lean coverage
2 sources across 2 countries · Argentina · Spain

Who reported this

  • elDiarioAR Argentina · Centre-left · Newsroom-majority owned, membership funded
  • El Pais Spain · Centre-left · Grupo PRISA

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Pope Leo XIV to Visit Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru in November

The Vatican announced on Wednesday that Pope Leo XIV will conduct an apostolic journey to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru from November 6 to 17. The pontiff will visit Montevideo, Paysandú, and Florida in Uruguay from November 6 to 8; Buenos Aires, Córdoba, and Luján in Argentina…

development
8 sources across 5 countries · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • elDiarioAR Argentina · Centre-left · Newsroom-majority owned, membership funded
  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • La Nacion Argentina · Centre-right · Saguier family
  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
  • La Tercera Chile · Centre-right · Copesa (Saieh family)
  • El Tiempo Colombia · Centre-right · Luis Carlos Sarmiento Angulo (Grupo Aval)
  • The Straits Times Singapore · Centre-right · State-affiliated · SPH Media Trust; management shares under the NPPA

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Peruvian Singer Naldy Saldaña Files Sexual Abuse Complaint Against Musical Director

Naldy Saldaña, a vocalist for the Peruvian orchestra La Bella Luz, has filed a formal complaint with the police and the Prosecutor's Office against the group's musical director, César Sánchez Chavesta. The allegations involve sexual violence and improper touching. Video evidence…

2 sources across 2 countries · Colombia · Spain

Who reported this

  • El Tiempo Colombia · Centre-right · Luis Carlos Sarmiento Angulo (Grupo Aval)
  • El Pais Spain · Centre-left · Grupo PRISA

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Thirteen Die in Tourist Plane Crash Over Peru's Nazca Lines

A tourist plane crashed in southern Peru on Saturday, killing all 13 people on board. The victims include eleven foreign tourists and two crew members. Initial reports indicate the casualties include seven Italians, two Germans, and two Spaniards. The aircraft, a Cessna Grand…

development
2 sources across 2 countries · Italy · Switzerland

Who reported this

  • ANSA Italy · Centre · Publisher cooperative
  • Neue Zuercher Zeitung Switzerland · Centre-right · Dispersed shareholders, no controlling stake

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Thirteen Dead in Tourist Plane Crash Near Peru's Nazca Lines

A small tourist plane crashed on Saturday in Peru, killing all 13 people on board. The victims include 11 foreign tourists and two Peruvian crew members. According to reports from multiple sources, the passengers included seven Italians, two Germans, and two Spaniards. The…

development
4 sources across 4 countries · Bangladesh · Brazil · Italy · Taiwan

Who reported this

  • The Daily Star Bangladesh · Centre · Mediaworld Ltd
  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • ANSA Italy · Centre · Publisher cooperative
  • Taipei Times Taiwan · Centre-left · Liberty Times Group

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Thirteen Dead in Tourist Plane Crash Over Nazca Lines in Peru

Thirteen people died on Saturday, August 1, when a small tourist aircraft crashed in the Pueblo Viejo sector of Nasca, Peru. The aircraft, a Cessna Caravan C-208 operated by the company Aerodiana, was conducting a sightseeing flight over the Nazca Lines. All occupants perished…

development
3 sources across 3 countries · Argentina · Germany · Italy

Who reported this

  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • ANSA Italy · Centre · Publisher cooperative

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Thirteen Killed in Tourist Plane Crash Over Peru's Nazca Lines

Thirteen people died on Saturday after a small sightseeing plane crashed in Peru. The aircraft was carrying eleven foreign tourists and two crew members. The flight had departed from Pisco to conduct a tour over the Nazca Lines and Geoglyphs, a major archaeological site. The…

development
4 sources across 4 countries · Colombia · France · Hungary · Spain

Who reported this

  • El Tiempo Colombia · Centre-right · Luis Carlos Sarmiento Angulo (Grupo Aval)
  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • Telex Hungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned
  • El Pais Spain · Centre-left · Grupo PRISA

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Thirteen Killed in Tourist Plane Crash Near Peru's Nazca Lines

A small tourist plane crashed in southern Peru on Saturday, August 1, killing all 13 people on board. The victims included 11 foreign tourists and two crew members. According to the Peruvian Ministry of Transport and Communications, the passengers consisted of seven Italians,…

9 sources across 8 countries · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
  • La Nacion Argentina · Centre-right · Saguier family
  • The Daily Star Bangladesh · Centre · Mediaworld Ltd
  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • The Indian Express India · Centre · Indian Express Group (Goenka family)
  • Tempo English Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Tempo Inti Media
  • The Straits Times Singapore · Centre-right · State-affiliated · SPH Media Trust; management shares under the NPPA
  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Former Peruvian President Ollanta Humala Released After Court Annuls Conviction

Former Peruvian President Ollanta Humala was released from prison on Friday evening after the country's Constitutional Court overturned his 15 year sentence for money laundering. Humala, who served as president from 2011 to 2016, had been detained since April 2025 at a special…

5 sources across 5 countries · 2 of them are linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
  • Le Monde France · Centre-left · Fonds pour l'independance de la presse
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • The Straits Times Singapore · Centre-right · State-affiliated · SPH Media Trust; management shares under the NPPA

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning

Peru's Constitutional Court Annuls Prison Sentence for Former President Ollanta Humala

Former Peruvian President Ollanta Humala was released from the Barbadillo prison on Thursday after the Constitutional Court annulled his entire criminal process for money laundering. Humala had been imprisoned since April 2025 and was serving a 15 year sentence for his role as a…

3 sources across 3 countries · Argentina · Brazil · Spain

Who reported this

  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • UOL Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Folha
  • El Pais Spain · Centre-left · Grupo PRISA

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Keiko Fujimori Inaugurated as Peru's President Following Narrow Election Victory

Keiko Fujimori has been sworn in as the president of Peru, becoming the country's first-ever elected female head of state. Fujimori assumed office following a narrow victory in June's presidential runoff against leftist congressman Roberto Sanchez, winning by fewer than 50,000…

development
8 sources across 7 countries · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • El Espectador Colombia · Centre-left · Grupo Santo Domingo
  • El Tiempo Colombia · Centre-right · Luis Carlos Sarmiento Angulo (Grupo Aval)
  • elDiarioAR Argentina · Centre-left · Newsroom-majority owned, membership funded
  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)
  • El Pais Spain · Centre-left · Grupo PRISA
  • Associated Press United States · Centre · Non-profit news cooperative

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Keiko Fujimori Takes Office as Peru's First Female President

Keiko Fujimori is being sworn in on July 28 as the first woman elected president of Peru, marking the return of fujimorismo to the executive branch after 26 years. Fujimori assumed the presidency for the 2026-2031 term after defeating left-wing candidate Roberto Sánchez by a…

development
6 sources across 3 countries · Colombia · Argentina · United States

Who reported this

  • El Espectador Colombia · Centre-left · Grupo Santo Domingo
  • La Silla Vacia Colombia · Centre · Foundation-owned
  • El Tiempo Colombia · Centre-right · Luis Carlos Sarmiento Angulo (Grupo Aval)
  • elDiarioAR Argentina · Centre-left · Newsroom-majority owned, membership funded
  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • Bloomberg United States · Centre · Bloomberg L.P. (Michael Bloomberg)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Keiko Fujimori Assumes Peruvian Presidency Amid Political and Geopolitical Challenges

Keiko Fujimori will officially assume the presidency of Peru on Tuesday following a narrow victory over left-wing candidate Roberto Sánchez, winning by approximately 50,000 votes out of 18.4 million cast. As she takes office, Fujimori has already identified key allies for her…

development
4 sources across 4 countries · Colombia · Philippines · Switzerland · United States

Who reported this

  • El Tiempo Colombia · Centre-right · Luis Carlos Sarmiento Angulo (Grupo Aval)
  • Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines · Centre · Prieto family
  • Neue Zuercher Zeitung Switzerland · Centre-right · Dispersed shareholders, no controlling stake
  • Zeteo United States · Left · Mehdi Hasan (journalist-owned)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Keiko Fujimori to Assume Peruvian Presidency Amid Security and Geopolitical Challenges

Keiko Fujimori will take office as the President of Peru on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. She won the presidency following a narrow victory over Roberto Sánchez by approximately 50,000 votes. Ahead of her inauguration, Fujimori announced key appointments: Luis Galarreta will serve as…

3 sources across 3 countries · Chile · Colombia · Germany

Who reported this

  • La Tercera Chile · Centre-right · Copesa (Saieh family)
  • El Tiempo Colombia · Centre-right · Luis Carlos Sarmiento Angulo (Grupo Aval)
  • Deutsche Welle Germany · Centre · Public · German federal public-law corporation

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening