In wake of Nepal disaster, Lima leads national earthquake drill
The city of Lima and greater Peru participated in the first national earthquake drill of…
10 years ago
Unrest in Lima, Puno on last day of national Tia Maria strike
National protests against the Tia Maria copper mine in Arequipa saw some violence and property…
10 years ago
First day of national Tia Maria protests peaceful
The first day of a national strike against the Tia Maria copper mine project in…
10 years ago
Belaunde captured, Fujimorista coalition looks to impeach justice minister
A member of Peru’s congress submitted letters of impeachment against justice minister Gustavo Adrianzen just…
10 years ago
Quechua completes 40 years as an official language
Quechua, the native tongue of the Inca civilization, completed 40 years today as an official…
10 years ago
National soccer team selected for Copa America tournament
The coach of Peru’s national soccer team has selected the players who will represent the country…
10 years ago
Late-night grenade attack at Miraflores bank
A grenade detonated in front of a commercial bank damaged several buildings in the Miraflores…
10 years ago
Michelle Rodriguez highlights child labor in Peru
American actress Michelle Rodriguez filmed a documentary segment highlighting young children working for a brick manufacturer in…
10 years ago
Government deploys armed forces ahead of national protests
Peru’s government has issued a resolution authorizing the deployment of the military to support police…
10 years ago
Police kill one in Ica mineworker protests
Police fired on protesters against the Shougang Hierro iron mining company in the Nazca province…
10 years ago
Martin Belaunde escapes house arrest in Bolivia
Yesterday morning Peruvian political operative and fugitive Martin Belaunde escaped the home in La Paz,…
10 years ago
Construction to begin on second line of Lima Metro
The $5.2 billion construction of a second line for Lima’s Metro light rail system begins…
10 years ago
State of emergency declared after third Tia Maria protester killed
Peru has declared a state of emergency after fresh protests against the Tia Maria copper…
10 years ago
Ancash governor cleared to take office after paying criminal fines
Ancash governor-elect Waldo Rios has cleared all legal hurdles to assume office after winning a…
10 years ago
Finance minister criticizes congress for permanent tax cuts
Peru’s congress approved permanent tax cuts yesterday which drew immediate backlash from the finance ministry…
10 years ago