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Peru: tens of thousands march against abortion in Lima

Lima closed two of its main avenues to accommodate tens of thousands of demonstrators in…

  • News

Child killed after finding grenade in Peru’s jungle

One child was killed and four injured after they found a grenade in a region…

  • Economy

Peru’s sol gains against dollar on China, Europe news

Peru’s sol has gained over 5% against the dollar this month to reverse all its…

  • News

Peru: new poll shows Kuczynski beating Fujimori in runoff

A new poll indicates that Pedro Pablo Kuczynski would narrowly defeat frontrunner Keiko Fujimori in…

  • Culture

Peru swimmer barred from 2016 Olympics for doping

Peruvian swimmer Mauricio Fiol has been banned from swimming competitions for four years after testing…

  • News

Peru jungle state sees weeklong protest over utility prices

Peru’s eastern state of Ucayali will complete one week under a paralyzing protest over the…

  • News

Peru’s ruling party withdraws from 2016 elections

The Peruvian Nationalist Party has withdrawn its candidates for the presidency and Congress to avoid…

  • News

Peru: Who is liberal candidate Alfredo Barnechea?

Popular Action presidential candidate Alfredo Barnechea has risen to third in opinion polls for 2016 elections.…

  • News

Disqualifications change the face of Peru’s 2016 elections

The disqualification of presidential candidates Julio Guzman and Cesar Acuña have propelled two new candidates…

  • News

Peru’s citizens to visit EU without visas this month

President Ollanta Humala announced on Thursday that Peruvian citizens will not need visas to visit…

  • News

Peru spends millions in losing fight against illegal mining

Peru’s government has spent millions of dollars on raids of illegal miners as the industry…

  • News

Peru tribe frees hostages after oil cleanup deal reached

An indigenous tribe in Peru’s Amazon jungle have released eight hostages and a military helicopter after…

  • News

Would Veronika Mendoza move Peru closer to Venezuela?

A look at Veronika Mendoza’s policies for 2016 elections after the leftist presidential candidate’s controversial…

  • Economy

Pacific Alliance pitches emerging-market investors in US

The finance ministers from Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru are showcasing their bloc’s economies and…

  • News

Peru: Julio Guzman’s presidential candidacy disqualified again

Peru’s electoral board has overruled an earlier resolution which allowed presidential candidate Julio Guzman on…