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  • Economy

Despite economic slowdown, retailers continue to expand

Despite disappointing economic growth in 2014, large retailers in Peru continue to invest in new…

  • Economy

Oil workers confirm national strike for Wednesday

In response to Peru’s state-oil firm electing not to participate in developing reserves in Talara,…

  • News

In condemning censure, PPK differentiates himself

Pedro Pablo Kuczynski has condemned the censure of prime minister Ana Jara in a move…

  • Culture

Ayacucho festival features scenes from Shining Path conflict

Over 9000 spectators descended on Lima’s Plaza de Acho last Sunday to attend the Ayacucho…

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Humala names new cabinet pending congressional approval

President Ollanta Humala has named former defense minister Pedro Cateriano as the prime minister of…

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Transit deaths persist as holiday travelers brave dangerous conditions

After having posted a marked increase from the first quarter of 2014, transit accidents in…

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Eight dead in northern Peru as heavy rains continue

Heavy rains and flooding have killed eight and destroyed hundreds of homes in Cajamarca department.…

  • Economy

Dollar forecasted to surpass 3.10 soles

The US dollar surpassed the psychological barrier of 3.10 soles in currency trading yesterday for…

  • Culture

Endangered, abused bear will leave Peru for U.S.

A British animal-rights group has raised the funds to move an abused bear from Peru…

  • News

Congress impeaches Ana Jara, dismisses cabinet over domestic spying

Peru’s congress has censured prime minister Ana Jara over a domestic spying scandal at the…

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Bus falls into ravine in Ayacucho, 21 dead

At least 21 have died and 41 are seriously injured after a bus fell from…

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Chile admits espionage against Peru

Chile’s director of intelligence has confirmed Peru’s charges of espionage of naval information. A defense…

  • Economy

Central bank lowers reserve requirement to boost lending

In an effort to boost lending and economic activity, Peru’s central bank has lowered the…

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Alejandro Toledo indicted for money laundering

Former President Alejandro Toledo was indicted for money laundering Friday morning. Prosecutors formally indicted Toledo along…

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Torrential rains wreak havoc throughout Peru

Just days after President Ollanta Humala declared a state of emergency in Chosica, other regions…