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Peru

Peru_LEAD | Photo: Etnikas Integrative Medicine in Cusco, Peru; Brad Dyer

Travel

Losing My Religion and Finding My Humanity on a Peruvian Ayahuasca Retreat

As I learned with ayahuasca, the greatest healing often comes from the most challenging experiences.

Bekah Congdon | 7.28.2025 6:00 AM

book2 | Photo: William Burroughs resting on beach; Allen Ginsberg/Corbis/Getty

Travel

A Beatnik Tourist in Ayahuasca Country

William Burroughs and Allen Ginsberg's trip reports form one of the most entertaining books in the Beat canon.

Jesse Walker | 7.24.2025 6:00 AM

A building in Cusco, Peru | Photo: Dita Dumitru/Dreamstime

Travel

An Empty Pool in Peru Is a Monument to the Drawbacks of Historic Preservation

Cusco earned a World Heritage Site designation from the United Nations. That's not always a good thing.

Bekah Congdon | 6.22.2025 6:00 AM

Mario Vargas Llosa | Atilano Garcia/ZUMAPRESS/Newscom

Literature

The Liberal Legacy of Mario Vargas Llosa

The Peruvian novelist, who passed away this Sunday, was a lifelong defender of freedom in all its forms.

Christian Britschgi | 4.18.2025 3:20 PM

John Stossel is seen between former President Trump and President Joe Biden | Stossel TV

Tariffs

Biden and Trump Are Both Disastrously Wrong About Tariffs

Yes, cheap imports hurt some American companies. But protectionist trade policy harms many more Americans than it helps.

John Stossel | 7.10.2024 9:50 AM

John Stossel is seen next to a socialist symbol and commentator Gloria Alvarez | Stossel TV

Socialism

'It's Like Stockholm Syndrome': Gloria Álvarez Is Trying To Save Latin America From Socialism

"If there is freedom, private property, rule of law, then Latin Americans thrive," says the social media star.

John Stossel | 5.3.2023 1:20 PM

A riot policeman fires tear gas over the heads of a line of riot police ahead of him, in a nighttime urban environment. | Lucas Aguayo Araos/dpa/picture-alliance/Newscom

Peru

Curfews and Restrictions: Peru's Regime Cracks Down

Twenty-five people have died this month amid nationwide protests.

Eric Bazail-Eimil | 12.22.2022 12:45 PM

Fidel Castro as Savior | Nathalie Walker

Latin America

How Leftist 'Saviors' Ruined Latin America

The Atlas Network's Antonella Marty on the bad ideas that have undermined wealth and stability in the region

Jim Epstein | 12.14.2021 12:58 PM

efephotos764255 | Paolo Aguilar/EFE/Newscom

Latin America

Can Peru's Constitution Survive a Marxist Onslaught?

Election winner Pedro Castillo plans to end the country’s successful free market reforms.

Daniel Raisbeck | 7.1.2021 11:20 AM

peelcomerciopic109218 | ALONSO CHERO/El Comercio de PERU/Newscom

Foreign Policy

Will Peru Become the Next Venezuela?

A Chavez-style socialist is the leading contender to become the nation's next president.

Maria Iberico Gioia and Marc Joffe | 4.22.2021 8:30 AM

Limadisco_1161x653 | Mariana Bazo Xinhua News Agency/Newscom

Brickbats

Brickbat: Panic at the Disco

Charles Oliver | 8.28.2020 4:00 AM

Large image on homepages | Screenshot/KDVR

Peru

Adopted 4-Year-Old Daughter of Americans Probably Won't Be Deported. Either Way, Our Immigration System Is Broken.

Angela Becerra's case is a reminder that legal immigration is more complicated than just "getting in line."

Joe Setyon | 8.10.2018 3:50 PM

Policy

U.S. Climate Fair Share: 82 Percent Emissions Cut by 2030?

Plus $810 billion in climate debt payments annually to poor countries?

Ronald Bailey | 12.9.2014 10:40 AM

Policy

Should Rich Countries Compensate Poor Countries for Climate Change Damages?

There's optimism a climate change deal can be reached at UN conference in Peru.

Ronald Bailey | 12.8.2014 10:30 AM

Policy

Ronald Bailey Ponders a Futuro Caliente and Fucking For Forests at the U.N. Climate Meeting

Reason Staff | 12.8.2014 10:30 AM

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