Sources: BBC
Brazil assumes responsibility for representing Mexico's diplomatic interests in Peru, including safeguarding the Mexican embassy in Lima, after Peru severed relations with Mexico following the granting of asylum to former prime minister Betssy Chávez. 2026-01-25
The government declares a 30-day state of emergency in Lima and three other regions in response to the violent protests. 2023-01-14
A LATAM Airlines A320neo jet collides with a fire truck at Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima, Peru, killing two firefighters and injuring 25 other people. 2022-11-18
At least seven people are killed and four others are injured in a road accident in Lima, Peru. 2022-10-21
President Francisco Sagasti announces a total lockdown in the capital Lima and nine other regions following a significant increase in COVID-19 cases. 2021-01-26
A fire destroys almost all of the approximately 710 commercial premises of an important market in Lima, Peru. The fire is exacerbated by flammable products stored in many of the stores. One person was injured and also there were allegations of looting. 2018-05-11
Archaeologists discover four prehistoric Ichma culture tombs in the centre of the Peruvian capital Lima. 2015-11-27
The United Nations adopts a format for national pledges to tackle climate change after meetings extend into the weekend at the conference held in Lima, Peru. 2014-12-14
Hundreds of nude cyclists take to the street in Lima, Peru to protest unsafe road conditions. 2012-03-10
At least 20 people are killed in a fire at a drug rehabilitation centre in Lima. 2012-01-28