Peru officials acquitted in ‘Petroaudios’ oil scandal from 2008
A high-level corruption scandal which started over seven years ago in Peru ended today when…
10 years ago
Lima watchmen to carry non-lethal weapons
Lima mayor Luis Castañeda has enacted an ordinance to provide city watchmen with non-lethal weapons including pepper…
10 years ago
Peru court rules against Julio Guzman, but leaves opening
In ruling against the political party of presidential candidate Julio Guzman, Peru’s elections board left an…
10 years ago
Peru renovates museum for Lima’s top archaeological site
Peru inaugurated the newly renovated museum for the Pachacamac archaeological site in the Lurin district…
10 years ago
Fusion artist releases new album featuring Peru’s folk sounds
Peruvian fusion musician Jaime Cuadra’s new album, “Raza,” features electronic and funk mixed with traditional…
10 years ago
Peru economy surges to finish 2015 with 3.3% GDP growth
Increased copper and anchovy production drove Peru’s GDP growth in December to 6.39%, boosting annual…
10 years ago
Peru: Cesar Acuña accused of vote buying in Lima
Presidential candidate Cesar Acuña could be disqualified from 2016 elections for vote buying after he personally donated…
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Oil spills contaminate major river in Peru’s Amazon
Two breaches in the Northern Peruvian Pipeline have contaminated the Marañon river in Peru’s Amazonas…
10 years ago
Peru raises key interest rate as sol breaks 3.50
Peru’s central bank raised its key lending rate to 4.25% on Thursday as its weakening…
10 years ago
Rabid bats kill 12 in Peru’s Amazon
Peru’s health ministry has declared a health emergency in two isolated provinces of the Amazon…
10 years ago