A Colombian Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft crashed just seconds after takeoff from Puerto Leguizamo in the Putumayo region, erupting into flames and leaving a devastating trail of destruction. The aircraft, carrying 121 personnel, went down within two kilometres of the runway, according to officials. At least 66 people have been confirmed dead, with several others critically injured. The impact triggered intense fires, and reports of onboard ammunition exploding further complicated rescue efforts, slowing down emergency response teams in the dense and remote terrain near the Peru-Ecuador border. WATCH
26 March,2026 12:36 AM IST
At least one person was killed and dozens of police officers injured as violent protests erupted across Peru against newly sworn-in President Jose Jeri. Demonstrators, led by Gen Z groups and civil activists, clashed with police outside Congress demanding action on corruption and crime. The government plans to declare a state of emergency in Lima, while President Jeri has promised an investigation into the deadly shooting
17 October,2025 06:29 PM IST
Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has dissolved his government after youth-led protests over water and power cuts left at least 22 people dead and more than 100 injured. Inspired by Gen Z uprisings in Kenya and Nepal, the demonstrations have become the most serious challenge to his rule since his re-election in 2023.
30 September,2025 09:17 PM IST
Nearly 900 tourists remain stranded near Machu Picchu after PeruRail suspended train services due to protests in the Cusco region. Demonstrators are blocking routes over disputes surrounding the concession of tourist buses that ferry visitors to the site. Authorities say 1,400 tourists have already been evacuated, but tensions remain high as the conflict threatens Machu Picchu’s reputation as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
17 September,2025 10:30 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
