Last week the news quickly spread that the Urubamba Bridge in the Sacred Valley located between Cusco and Machu Picchu had been closed to the public. The closure of was due to damage caused to the bridge when two heavy trucks attempted to cross the bridge at the same time. Under the excessive weight the [...more]
Rescue workers in Peru are trying to free nine miners trapped underground by a rockfall at a depth of more than 200m (650ft). The miners are receiving oxygen and drinks through a hose. But rescuers have so far been unable to get heavy machinery to the Cabeza de Negro copper and gold mine in the [...more]
Three people have died and more than 30 have been injured in clashes between miners and police in Peru. The miners are protesting against tougher penalties for illegal mining. Local officials said police were far outnumbered by the protesters, who are trying to take control of the airport at the city of Puerto Maldonado. The [...more]