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Fierce protests in Lima continue following pardoning of former president Fujimori

Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of Lima on Thursday to protest…

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Rally Dakar crosses Peruvian deserts

After a 5-year absence, Peru is back to hosting the toughest off-road rally in the…

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PPK’s pardon of former President Fujimori met with furious protest

The expression that might come to mind when considering President Kucyznski’s  week is ‘salió de Guatemala para meterse en Guatepeor’.…

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Former Peruvian Football Chief cleared of corruption

Manuel Burga, a former top Peruvian football official, has been cleared of corruption in New…

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Peru’s president dodges impeachment after lengthy congress debate over alleged corruption

Peru’s president has dodged impeachment after a lengthy debate in congress over whether he was…

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Peruvian striker Guerrero eligible again to play at the World Cup

The big Guerrero soap has a new twist as of this week. On Wednesday, in what…

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Peruvian Congress set to vote on President Kuczynski’s political fate today

The anaconda is a constrictor native to the Amazon basin. If President Kuczynski feels a…

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Christmas in Peru

I remember it vividly. My first Christmas in Cusco, Peru, two years ago. The memory…

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Peru based Arrivedo launches neighborhood guides to help hotels compete with Airbnb

The hotel industry worldwide hasn’t been experiencing the best of times in recent years since…

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Indigenous communities in Peru use smartphones to fight back at pollution

Indigenous communities in Peru are turning to smartphones and drones to save the Amazon from…

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World tourist hotspot Machu Picchu experiences difficult year

Machu Picchu, the glorious ancient Inca city located in the Cusco region, is the main…

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Sixth Generation of Peruvian startups given boost by StartUp Peru

The sixth edition of StartUp Peru landed in Lima this Thursday with the continued aims…

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Independiente crowned Copa Sudamericana 2017 champion

Argentinian side Independiente were crowned the champions of the prestigious Copa Sudamericana last night after…

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President Kuczynski admits to Odebrecht link

After continuously denying any link between himself and the Brazilian company Odebrecht, President Kuczynski admitted…

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Venezuela launches its own version of Bitcoin – but it presents more questions than answers

Venezuela’s president has announced the launch of a new cryptocurrency in a bid to save…