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 ...

From unchecked agricultural development to wildlife trafficking, corruption greases the wheels of every environmental crime in the Peruvian Amazon. Bureaucrats, security forces, prosecutors, ...

This vivid scene from the Amazon River in Peru captures two striking macaws perched among lush green foliage. Their bright red, blue, and yellow feathers stand out beautifully against the dense ...

Peruvian researchers have identified a new poison dart frog in the Amazon rainforest, adding to the region’s rich array of wildlife. The tiny creature, called Ranitomeya hwata, stands out with its ...

While there are some efforts to build resilience, including the passing of new legislative frameworks and some other signs of political will to tackle the problem, there is still a long way to go. The ...

Deep within the forest in southeastern Peru lies one of the most biodiverse places in the world. The nearly 20 million acres of forest in the Amazon region of Madre de Dios are home to jaguars, tapirs ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. Earlier this month, faced with a third impeachment attempt, former Peru President Pedro Castillo announced that he would be suspending congress, ...

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 ...