Tia Maria violence in Arequipa’s Plaza de Armas
Protesters opposed to the Tia Maria copper mine project damaged property and clashed with police…
11 years ago
Ruben Florez, musician and father of Juan Diego Florez, dies aged 76
Ruben Florez, Peruvian Creole singer and father of iconic opera tenor Juan Diego Florez, died…
11 years ago
Two years after rescue, Andean condors freed near Lima
Two Andean condors found poisoned in 2013 were released on Tuesday after two years of…
11 years ago
Growing demand for pisco drives global sales
Export volume of Peru’s national spirit, pisco, has grown 168% in the last five years.…
11 years ago
Attorney general dismissed for misconduct in Cesar Alvarez investigations
For the first time in Peru’s history, a judicial oversight commission voted to dismiss attorney…
11 years ago
Government to arrest Pepe Julio Gutierrez, freeze Islay province funds
In the face of fierce opposition to the Tia Maria copper mine in Arequipa, Peru’s government…
11 years ago
Three-day strike begins in Arequipa amid tension and investigations
A three-day strike against the Tia Maria copper mine project begins today in the city…
11 years ago
Taco Bell, Denny’s to open restaurants in Peru
Six American restaurant chains including Taco Bell, Denny’s and Johnny Rockets will open franchises in…
11 years ago
Bolivia to extradite Martin Belaunde to Peru
A Bolivian court has ruled in favor of Peru’s request for extradition of fugitive political…
11 years ago
Army deployed to Arequipa after protesters kill police officer
A police officer died in an Arequipa hospital after being beaten by a mob of…
11 years ago