• Economy

Peru’s middle class slightly smaller from four years ago

Peru’s middle class is slightly smaller today than it was in 2011 according to a…

  • News

Suspended congressman delays Yovera expulsion

The vote to expel congressman Alejandro Yovera, which the opposition has demanded before debating presidential decree powers,…

  • News

First lady drags Humala to new public approval low

Public approval for President Ollanta Humala fell to a record low this month as first…

  • Lite

Mario Vargas Llosa leaves wife for Isabel Preysler

Peruvian author and columnist Mario Vargas Llosa has separated from his longtime wife Patricia Llosa.…

  • News

Belaunde commission to investigate Cusco, Junin, Madre de Dios governors

The congressional commission charged with investigating the alleged corruption network of Martin Belaunde has included…

  • Lima

City takes public space back from downtown businesses

The city of Lima demolished fences, gates and walls on Avenida Argentina on Wednesday in…

  • Economy

Violent construction workers strike near La Libertad gold mine

A construction workers strike near Barrick Gold’s Lagunas Norte gold mine in La Libertad turned…

  • Culture

Culture ministry unveils 3,800-year-old statues from Caral civilization

Peru’s culture ministry has unveiled three small statues from the Caral civilization which are over…

  • News

Partisan row breaks congressional quorum ahead of decree vote

Peru’s largest two political parties broke quorum by walking out of congress yesterday ahead of…

  • Economy

Citing weak growth, central bank holds key interest rate at 3.25%

Peru’s central bank has held its key rate at 3.25% for the fifth consecutive month…