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What It’s Like to Brew Beer at 11,000 Feet
Cerveza Zenith brewery in the Peruvian Andes battles an altitude of 11,150 feet above sea level to produce its pale ales and porters. “Altitude is obviously an issue. No one is 100 percent sure on the rules,” says owner Zac Lanham.
Police in Peru Shoot Dead at Least Two Activists as Anti-Mining Protests Turn Violent
Locals have been protesting the construction of the $7.4 billion Las Bambas mine project in a remote region of the Andes.
Nairo Quintana, Colombia's Cycling Hero
Nairo Quintana, who grew up in a poor village in the Andes, has a chance to become Colombia's first Tour de France champion.
Intense Smog Blankets Chile's Capital, But Copa America Matches Still Not Affected
Amid winter dryness in Santiago's mountain valley, traffic and wood-burning are causing unusually high levels of pollution for the marquee host city of the America Cup tournament.
Peruvian Soul Food Is Made with Natural Viagra
Maca, the radish-like root vegetable used in traditional Peruvian cooking, has joined teff and freekeh as another grainy “superfood.” High in nutrients, some Peruvian chefs say the powder can also boost sexual function.
Somebody Called the Cops on a Man Roasting a Guinea Pig in a NYC Park
This past weekend, an Ecuadoran man had a run-in with the NYPD after an onlooker believed him to be abusing a squirrel. Instead, he was simply grilling up some guinea pig for a snack.
Look for the Lucky Bone When Eating a Guinea Pig Head
Despite owning several pet guinea pigs during my childhood, I couldn't help but be curious about trying their meat when I came face-to-face with Andean cuy.
The Arsenic-Proof People of the Andes
Researchers studied the first human population that can digest the king of poisons.
The 26-Ingredient, Aphrodisiac Energy Smoothie That Keeps the Andes Wired
Milk, brandy, baby formula, bull's eyes, raw eggs, and 21 other ingredients create Mérida’s token aphrodisiac energy smoothie known as levantón Andino. And people love it.
Going Deep with One of Canada’s Most Extreme Young Cavers
Nicholaus Vieira has spent nearly two-thirds of the past several years underground.
The New King of Coke (Excerpt)
In this excerpt, VICE News correspondent Kaj Larsen heads to the VRAE with Peruvian special forces, as they set out to destroy clandestine airstrips used by smugglers.
The New King of Coke (Extra Scene)
In this extra, VICE News embedded with Peruvian special forces on a maritime interdiction operation and nighttime checkpoint in the VRAE, the global epicenter for cocaine production.