Alejandro Toledo indicted for money laundering
Former President Alejandro Toledo was indicted for money laundering Friday morning. Prosecutors formally indicted Toledo along…
11 years ago
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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…
11 years ago
Southern Copper affirms commitment to $1.4 billion mine
After a company spokesman stated that Southern Copper was cancelling its investment in the Tia…
11 years ago
Heavy rains, landslide kill eight in highlands east of Lima
Heavy rains on Monday caused a landslide that has killed eight and destroyed over 100 homes…
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Protesters clash with police over mine in southern Peru
Nine people were arrested and 12 injured in confrontations with police during the second day…
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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…
11 years ago
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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