Army deployed to Arequipa after protesters kill police officer
A police officer died in an Arequipa hospital after being beaten by a mob of…
10 years ago
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Court rejects murder charges against Daniel Urresti
A tribunal has rejected prosecutors’ charge of crimes against humanity and the 25-year prison sentence…
10 years ago
Tia Maria opposition leader faces corruption allegations
Anti-mining activist Jose “Pepe Julio” Gutierrez faces increasing scrutiny after incriminating audio recordings were released…
10 years ago
Peru considers declaring emergency amid anti-mining violence
Peru’s national government will consider declaring a state of emergency in the midst of violent…
10 years ago
City of Lima criticized for banning users from its Facebook page
Peru’s ombudsman in Lima has requested an explanation from Lima’s municipal government after increasing complaints…
10 years ago
Human rights commission to hear Shining Path legal appeals
Peru’s government will lodge a formal complaint against the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights for…
10 years ago
Humpback whale stranded ashore near Chimbote
A humpback whale was found stranded on a beach in the Ancash department yesterday. On…
10 years ago
Second Tia Maria protester killed in Arequipa
A protester against the Tia Maria copper mine in Islay province of Arequipa department was…
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Peru’s first Mahi Mahi fishing prohibition begins
Peru’s first prohibition of fishing mahi mahi began on Friday and lasts through September. A…
10 years ago
Uncontacted tribe kills man in Madre de Dios
A Machiguenga man from the Shipetiari community was killed Friday morning by the uncontacted Mashco…
10 years ago
Ocean swells damage coastal regions from north to south
Large ocean swells have caused property damage and disrupted the coastal areas all along the…
10 years ago
Scotiabank expands with purchase of Citi’s retail banking
The transfer of Citibank branches, customers and employees in Peru to Scotiabank began yesterday and…
10 years ago
Humala to request decree powers to address economy, crime
President Ollanta Humala will request congress for limited powers for his cabinet to rule by…
10 years ago
Tia Maria protesters attack police station in Arequipa
Over 100 Tia Maria protesters attacked a police station in the Dean Valdivia district of Islay…
10 years ago
Finance ministry to cut taxes further to spur consumer demand
Finance minister Alonso Segura presented a bill to congress yesterday which outlined measures aiming to…
10 years ago