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In a powerful gesture of healing, senior church leaders in Peru expressed deep remorse and offered symbolic reparations to the Indigenous Tallan community for the unjust seizure of their land, previously held by the now-defunct Catholic organization. The closure of the Sodalitium Christianae Vitae underscored a history marred by serious misconduct and mismanagement.

Chaos engulfed a Copa Libertadores clash between CR Flamengo and Independiente Medellín after violent fan protests forced the match to be abandoned minutes after kick-off. Fires, pitch invasion attempts and attacks on journalists highlighted deep unrest surrounding Medellín’s ownership, with Flamengo now expected to receive a 3-0 victory under CONMEBOL regulations.

peruvian journalist raul celis lopez, known for reporting on corruption and gang violence in Iquitos, was fatally shot. This targeted execution, condemned by press freedom organizations, highlights the escalating dangers faced by journalists in Peru. Lopez's death marks the second such killing this year, amidst a backdrop of rising racketeering, gang violence, and declining media freedom in the country.

Following protests by journalists over civic chief Jairaj Phatak's guidelines to be followed during media briefings, mayor Shubha Raul stepped in to raise her voice against the circular.

Jennifer Lopez is set to star in the feature adaptation of the 1993 Broadway musical 'Kiss of the Spider Woman'. The movie will be written and directed by Bill Condon, known for 'Dreamgirls' and 'Beauty and the Beast'. The musical, based on a 1976 novel and 1985 movie, is set in an Argentinian prison in 1981. It centers around Luis Molina, a gay hairdresser, who imagines stories with Aurora, a vampy film diva. Molina's prison life becomes complicated when he shares his cell with Valentin Arregui Paz, a Marxist political prisoner. The project is expected to start production in April in New Jersey.

NEW DELHI: State-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation evinced interest in setting up a refinery in Ecuador at an estimated cost of $2.5 billion and a capacity to process 200,000 barrels a day.

It is the first competitive feature film festival in Northern Europe to have FIAPF accreditation. The 27th iteration of the Black Nights Film Festival is scheduled to take place in November 2023, and the international film community is already getting excited about it.

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador vowed to protect a prominent journalist after a powerful drug cartel threatened to kill her, in the latest instance of serious violence facing reporters in the country. Lopez Obrador said a protection scheme had been set up for Azucena Uresti and who received the threat in a video message delivered in the name of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.

Despite strict measures to control the coronavirus, this South American nation of 32 million people has become one of the countries worst hit by the COVID-19 disease. With more than 104,000 cases and 3,000 deaths, Peru was 12th in the world in numbers of confirmed diagnoses Wednesday, more than reported by China and just behind India.

Bottom-placed Espanyol were left on the brink of being relegated from La Liga for the first time in 27 years after they were beaten 1-0 at home by fellow strugglers Leganes on Sunday.

A Chilean film director accused of sexual harassment by eight actresses apologized for his actions today but denied being a sex pest.

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez said he was being targeted because of the failed Super League after old recordings appeared on Tuesday in which he attacked club legends Iker Casillas and Raul Gonzalez.

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has called on the Sinaloa cartel factions to act responsibly and avoid further violence in Culiacan. Despite his 'hugs, not bullets' approach, clashes have intensified following Joaquin Guzman Lopez's arrest. Authorities reported casualties and disruptions as schools and businesses closed.

Chief photographer of The Times of India, Rajtilak Naik, was voted president of the Goa Union of Journalists (GUJ) in elections held here on Saturday. Rajtilak won by a record margin of over 100 votes. He secured 160 votes, while his opponent Vasant alias Jayant Katkar, got 43.

Chinese president Xi Jinping held individual talks with leaders from Mexico, Peru, Fiji, Japan, and Brunei, following his meeting with President Joe Biden. During the meetings, Xi discussed strengthening economic and trade cooperation, supporting Peru as host of next year's Apec summit, deepening counternarcotics efforts with Mexico, collaborating on various industries, and expressing sympathy for those affected by Hurricane Otis in Mexico. Xi also emphasized China's friendship and partnership with Fiji and Brunei.

Pope Leo XIV urged international news agencies to resist manipulation and uphold truth, calling for the release of imprisoned journalists. He emphasised that journalism is a right and a pillar of society, crucial for informing the public and defending against falsehoods, especially in the face of economic pressures and AI challenges.