IShowSpeed got the chance to be the mayor of Lima, Peru for a brief time during his tour of Peru as part of his South American tour.

IShowSpeed’s recent trip to Peru seems to have reaped great gifts for the popular YouTuber, as he was officially named the honorary Mayor of Lima for one hour. The internet celebrity is currently touring South America and has already visited Colombia,

The most violent period in Peru’s history still brings sorrow among the thousands who lost loved ones between 1980 and 2000.

Peru's sol has become Latin America's most stable currency, shaking off political turmoil in the nation that's had five presidents in as many years and seen deadly protests. The reason: a growing mountain of dollars the copper-rich Andean country has accumulated on the back of major trade surpluses that hit a record $24 billion last year.

IShowSpeed has said he’s “just warming up” following his massive stream in Peru where tens of thousands of fans came out to see him.

Peru welcomes the President-elect of Venezuela, Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, as well as salutes his leadership and unwavering fight for the restoration of democratic institutions in his country of origin.

The famous U.S. streamer Darren Jason Watkins Jr., popularly known as Speed (IShowSpeed on YouTube and Twitch), has been in Lima since Monday night as part of his tour across Latin America.

IShowSpeed accepted his Ambassador of Peru award by showcasing his infamous backflip in front of a crowd of over 20,000 screaming fans. In 2024, IShowSpeed traveled to several locations overseas where he streamed his over-the-top, yet highly entertaining content.

Peru, the world's no. 2 copper exporter, plans to issue up to three sovereign bonds this year to finance its ballooning fiscal deficit after economic growth edged above forecasts last year, Economy Minister José Arista told Reuters.

The number 10 stamped under the name 'Messi' and the colors of Argentina, Barcelona or Inter Miami - pink, black or green - as a complement, adorn the stores in Lima, where tribute is paid to the Argentine star with a 'Messimania' that began years ago and that will live its peak this Wednesday,

Thousands of people have disappeared in Latin America during decades-long conflicts. Many have never been found, presumed to be the victims of dictatorships, insurgencies or organized crime.