AGP Executive Report

Papal Homecoming: As Pope Leo XIV prepares to arrive in Peru, a 14-meter statue has been unveiled in Callao. His Argentina visit drew 2.5 million people to Mass, and he met five survivors of clergy abuse. Indigenous Rights: Indigenous leaders warn that Peru’s decision to revisit protections for the isolated Mashco Piro could leave ancestral Amazon territory exposed to logging, disease and dangerous encounters. Quechua on Screen: Cusco voice actor Fernando Valencia is working to dub Disney’s The Lion King into Quechua, bringing films closer to children who speak the Indigenous language. Heritage and Climate: Machu Picchu says it has cut its carbon footprint per visitor by more than 8%; meanwhile, a Getty-supported project will help protect a 17th-century adobe church and its artworks in Cusco from earthquake damage. Ancient Peru: A study of a 1,600-year-old infant burial near the Nazca Lines documents a rare, fatal birth condition, with researchers saying the child appears to have been buried like other infants.

Papal Homecoming: Pope Leo XIV is due in Peru on Wednesday, the final stop of his South American tour. Cusco is preparing for an estimated 500,000 visitors, as the pontiff returns to a country where he spent decades as a missionary. Food & Travel: Peru is drawing fresh attention after Lima hosted the World’s 50 Best Restaurants ceremony; anticuchos de corazón also topped TasteAtlas’s ranking of the world’s best offal dishes. Ancient Peru: New tests on eight frozen Inca child mummies found traces of coca leaves and alcohol, while researchers say one child, Juanita, had consumed a plant used in ayahuasca. AI has also helped identify 303 previously unrecorded examples of ancient rock art in the Peruvian desert. Culture & Climate: Peru’s cultural heritage sites are facing climate-related damage, while women are working to restore green cover in the desert.

Andean Heritage: Tests on eight Inca child mummies from volcanoes in Peru and Argentina found coca in six, alcohol in four and a compound linked to an Amazonian plant in one. Researchers say the substances may have helped calm the children before capacocha sacrifices, though practices varied by site. Food and Travel: Lima hosted the World’s 50 Best Restaurants ceremony for the first time in South America. Kjolle ranked No. 7, Mérito No. 13 and Mayta No. 45, adding to the city’s growing appeal for food-focused travel. Papal Visit: Pope Leo XIV is due in Peru on Wednesday, the final stop of his South American tour. He spent years serving as a missionary and bishop in the country and holds Peruvian citizenship. Living Traditions: Puno staged the legend of Manco Cápac and Mama Ocllo on Lake Titicaca, bringing a foundational Andean origin story to the water.

Papal Homecoming: After wrapping up his Uruguay visit, Pope Leo XIV heads to Argentina before concluding his South American tour in Peru, where he spent years as a missionary and bishop. In Uruguay, he praised women who pass on the faith and urged men to respect their wives. Inca Heritage: Tests on eight frozen Inca children sacrificed on Andean volcanoes found coca in all of them; four had consumed alcohol, and Juanita had taken a plant linked to ayahuasca. Peruvian Culture Abroad: Peru showcased its literature and cultural heritage at the Sharjah Book Fair, while a five-metre poem brought the country’s literary avant-garde to Istanbul.

Pope’s Peru Homecoming: Pope Leo XIV’s South American tour is underway in Uruguay, where he urged people to build bridges and share faith. He is due in Peru from Nov. 11 to 17, visiting Lima, Chiclayo, Cusco and Pucallpa—places tied to his years as a missionary and bishop. Women Re-green Lima: In Villa El Salvador and Comas, women have turned neglected, sandy lots into food gardens, growing vegetables, herbs and fruit despite heat and scarce water. Inca History: New tests of eight sacrificed children and young women found traces of coca and alcohol in hair and nails, helping researchers piece together their final months before the capacocha ritual. Peruvian Books Abroad: Peru is showcasing its literature and culture at the Sharjah International Book Fair, bringing local writing to an international audience.

Papal Homecoming: Pope Leo XIV has begun his 12-day South American tour, which will bring him to Peru, where he spent decades as a missionary and bishop and became a citizen. In Uruguay, he urged people to build bridges and strengthen community ties. Amazon Rights: Indigenous leaders in Loreto warn that restarting oil production in Blocks 192 and 8 without honoring consultation agreements or cleaning up pollution could trigger new conflict. Peruvian Literature: Peru is showcasing more than 100 titles at the Sharjah International Book Fair, with a section honoring Nobel laureate Mario Vargas Llosa and publishers seeking links with Arabic-language markets. Cultural Heritage: Researchers examining Inca child mummies report evidence of drug and alcohol use before ritual sacrifice, while separate coverage warns climate change is taking a toll on Peru’s cultural sites.

Papal Homecoming: Pope Leo XIV began his South American tour in Uruguay on Friday, ahead of a Peru visit that will take him to Lima, Chiclayo, Cusco and Pucallpa. A Peruvian citizen who spent more than 20 years in the country as a missionary and bishop, he has called the return a homecoming. Pope Fever: Peru is preparing for his arrival with papal T-shirts, rosaries and themed bread on sale; inmates at a women’s prison are making dolls in his likeness. Ancient Peru: Analysis of Inca mummies indicates children were given drugs and alcohol before ritual sacrifice, adding new detail to what researchers know about the ceremonies.

Papal Homecoming: Pope Leo XIV has begun a 12-day South American tour, with Peru — where he served for decades and became a citizen — as its final stop. He is due in Lima, Chiclayo, Cusco and Pucallpa from Nov. 11, weeks after lung cancer surgery. Cultural Heritage: Peru has approved new guidance to help protect World Heritage sites from climate-related risks, as heavy rains and rising seas threaten archaeological treasures. Travel: Tourists will be able to check Machu Picchu ticket validity on a digital platform, a practical step as the iconic site draws visitors. Youth & Work: About seven in 10 young specialists in Peru work informally, often without paid leave, sick pay or pension contributions.

Pope’s Homecoming: Pope Leo XIV begins a 12-day South American tour today, with Peru as its final stop. The country where he spent more than 20 years as a missionary and bishop gets the longest stretch of his visit; doctors cleared him to travel after lung surgery. Church Accountability: Ahead of the visit, a watchdog published a list of 77 Peruvian clergy members publicly accused of abusing minors and called for a truth commission and stronger action against abuse and cover-ups. Peruvian Style: Fashion label Kené Kaya is bringing Shipibo-Konibo artistry to the signature looks of music group Los Mirlos. Culture Calendar: Peru’s Comic Con is set to return for its fifth edition, featuring international stars. Travel: Visitors to Machu Picchu will be able to check ticket validity through a new digital platform.

Papal Homecoming: Pope Leo XIV is due in Peru Nov. 11–16, returning to the country where he spent two decades as a missionary and became a citizen. A Chiclayo priest who knew him as Bishop Robert Prevost says the visit feels like welcoming back a close friend. Food and Culture: Lima hosted the 2026 World’s 50 Best Restaurants ceremony, where Spain’s Asador Etxebarri took the top spot. Heritage and Travel: Puno is staging the legend of Manco Cápac and Mama Ocllo on Lake Titicaca, while a new digital service will let visitors check Machu Picchu tickets. Andean History: New analysis of Inca child mummies suggests they were given coca leaves and corn beer before sacrifice, offering clues to the rituals surrounding the ancient ceremonies.

Pope’s Peru Homecoming: Pope Leo XIV returns Nov. 11–16 to places that shaped his ministry, including Chiclayo and the shrine of St. Turibius in Zaña. He spent nearly two decades serving in Peru and became a citizen in 2015. El Niño Preparedness: Forecasters warn a powerful El Niño could bring renewed risks to Peru, where 2017 floods killed more than 150 people and displaced 1.7 million. A UK-Peru infrastructure project is working to strengthen the country’s response. Machu Picchu Travel: Visitors can now check ticket validity through the TuBoleto platform using an ID number, booking code or visit date, a move intended to curb fake tickets and ease entry. Peruvian Culture Abroad: Peru is taking part in the Sharjah International Book Fair for the first time, presenting books, Peruvian textiles and Arabic editions of works by Mario Vargas Llosa. History: This week marks the anniversary of the 1780 uprising led by Indigenous leader Túpac Amaru II, whose revolt challenged Spanish rule and called for an end to forced labor. Child Health: President Keiko Fujimori has made tackling childhood anemia a government priority, with a goal of cutting its prevalence by at least half in five years.

Papal Homecoming: Pope Leo XIV begins his South American tour this week, returning to Peru and the places where he served as missionary and bishop, including Chiclayo. Andean History: New tests on eight Inca child mummies found traces of coca, corn beer and an ayahuasca-related compound, suggesting children were given psychoactive substances before sacrifice. Women’s Rights: Rights advocates say closing Peru’s investigation into forced sterilizations would perpetuate impunity for victims. Travel: Peru welcomed 2.53 million international visitors from January to September, while updated Machu Picchu rules aim to manage visits to the iconic site.

Papal Homecoming: Pope Leo XIV is set to visit Peru Nov. 11–17, returning to the country where he spent about 20 years as a missionary, priest and bishop. The Vatican says he is fit for the trip after lung surgery. Women’s Rights: Amnesty International condemned prosecutors’ closure of an investigation into forced sterilizations of 4,172 women, calling for the decision to be reversed. Heritage & Travel: Peru welcomed 2.53 million international tourists from January to September and has updated visitor rules for Machu Picchu. Ancient Peru: New analysis of Inca mummies indicates children were given drugs and alcohol before ritual sacrifice. Music: Eva Ayllón drew a packed crowd at a U.S. theater for a Día de la Canción Criolla serenade.

Pope’s Peru Return: The Vatican says Pope Leo is healthy and needs no extra medical precautions for his 12-day South American tour. In Peru, he’ll return to Chiclayo, where he served as a bishop. Public Life: Tens of thousands marched in Lima against antisemitism and in support of Israel. Inca History: Tests on eight mountain-shrine mummies found traces of coca, alcohol and other psychoactive substances, shedding light on children’s ritual sacrifices. Heritage and Travel: A 600-year-old Peruvian tomb has yielded dozens of burials and gold artifacts, while officials have updated visitor rules for Machu Picchu.

Pope’s Homecoming: Pope Leo XIV is due back in northern Peru this month, including Chiclayo, where he served as bishop, and Zaña, where he’ll honor St. Turibius of Mogrovejo. Locals in Zaña hope the visit will lift the town’s long-standing “curse” reputation; two Peruvian bishops have died shortly before the papal trip. Inca History: Hair and nail tests on eight Inca mummies found coca in all of them and alcohol in half, suggesting children’s preparation for sacrifice varied across the empire. A separate discovery of a 600-year-old tomb has preserved burials and gold artifacts. Culture Abroad: Peru is making its first appearance at Sharjah’s international publishers conference and book fair, aiming to showcase its literary heritage and build ties with UAE publishers. Visitor News: Peru has updated regulations for visiting Machu Picchu, a change travelers should check before planning a trip.

Church & Community: Two Peruvian bishops died just days before Pope Leo XIV’s visit: Cusco Archbishop Richard Alarcón on Oct. 30 and Puno Bishop Jorge Carrión on Oct. 31. The pope, who offered condolences, is due in Peru Nov. 11–16, including a stop in Cusco. Food & Culture: Six Peruvian chefs based across Asia will spotlight the country’s culinary traditions and Nikkei cuisine at Bangkok’s Peru Mucho Gusto, Nov. 11–15, with a masterclass on Nov. 10. Heritage: A Peru tomb that escaped looters for 600 years has preserved dozens of burials and gold artifacts, while a separate discovery links a young boy to a world of winged deities. Sport: Fabiola Medina won the CAM pickup category at the Caminos del Inca rally, as JMC pickups on Cosmo tires swept the podium; two of the three teams were piloted by women. Music: BTS’s South American tour included Lima and drew 853,000 fans across 14 sold-out shows in five cities.