Thousands march against privatization of Lima water company
Thousands of protesters marched in Lima today against what they say is the first step…
9 years ago
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Pedro Pablo Kuczynski overhauls campaign after rise of Guzman
Presidential candidate Pedro Pablo Kuczynski has changed campaign managers and overhauled his strategy to respond…
9 years ago
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…
9 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…
9 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…
9 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…
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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…
9 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…
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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…
9 years ago
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…
9 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…
9 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…
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Peru: Guzman emerges as Fujimori’s top contender for president
A new opinion poll showed voter support for economist Julio Guzman had surged to 20%,…
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Peru holds Zika off as El Niño showers begin
Peru has yet to confirm the Zika virus in native mosquito populations as heavy rains…
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Martial law has limited effect in reducing crime in Peru
Peru’s declaration of emergencies in high-crime districts has not reduced crime in Callao or Chimbote.…
9 years ago