38 dead after bus accident in northern Peru
A four-vehicle accident in northern Peru yesterday has left 38 dead and 84 injured. At…
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Extortion accounts for 1.5% of construction value in Peru
Extortion of construction companies in Peru amounts to over $32 million per year, or 1.5…
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Ayahuasca chemical may treat diabetes
A chemical from the key ingredient in ayahuasca, a hallucinogenic tea common among indigenous tribes…
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BTG Pactual to open commercial bank in Peru
Brazil’s largest independent investment bank announced yesterday that it has applied to open a commercial…
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Peru intelligence agency collected personal info on politicians, journalists
Peru’s intelligence agency collected private information about politicians, journalists and business leaders from other government…
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Mayor assassinated in southern Peru
A district mayor in Peru's southern Apurimac department was assassinated just after 1 a.m. on Wednesday…
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Peru to request extradition of political operative from Bolivia
Peru will formally request extradition of Martin Belaunde, a key figure in Ancash department corruption…
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Government negotiates after violent protests in southern Peru
The Peruvian government has stepped in to negotiate after daily protests resulted in looting and…
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Peru’s finance minister pitches bond issue to investors abroad
Peru’s finance minister kicked off a “non-deal roadshow” to meet with institutional investors in the…
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Mistura 2015 to be held in downtown Lima
UPDATE: On April 17 the city of Lima and Apega reversed course due to construction…
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Mayor removes murals from downtown Lima
The mayor of Lima has announced his administration’s initiative to remove more than 40 murals…
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Peru holds key rate at 3.25%
Peru's central bank has opted to maintain its key interest rate at 3.25 percent, it announced…
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Peru approves bill to combat corruption in Congress
Peru's congress has enacted a new law aimed at curbing the influence of drug trafficking…
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Government to invest $19 million in northern Peru
The Peruvian government has signed a deal with representatives of native communities to proceed with…
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Peru anchovy catch to increase 30% in 2015
After anchovy production fell 2.2 million tons last year, Peru’s commercial fishing industry is expected…
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