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…
10 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…
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
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%,…
10 years ago
Peru holds Zika off as El Niño showers begin
Peru has yet to confirm the Zika virus in native mosquito populations as heavy rains…
10 years ago
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.…
10 years ago
Lima stock exchange’s alternatives market doubled in 2015
The Lima stock exchange’s alternative investment market (MAV) nearly doubled to over $22 million in…
10 years ago