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Peru’s shamans have revealed their predictions for 2026. Their forecasts include some global political figures, as they’re anticipating bad news for US President Donald Trump and Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, but an uncertain future for the Russian war in Ukraine. The group has a mixed record with its annual predictions, carried out after they’ve consumed hallucinogenic concoctions derived from native plants, including Ayahuasca. 🎧 You can also explore how a growing wave of spiritual tou