Peru investigates Brazil companies linked to Carwash scandal
Peru’s Congress has begun investigations into public contracts linked to companies involved in Brazil’s Carwash corruption…
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Semi-trailer hauling heavy machinery destroys Lima bridge
A semi-trailer truck hauling a backhoe destroyed a pedestrian bridge over the Carretera Central highway…
9 years ago
What are locals saying about Peru’s Tia Maria copper project?
The state of emergency which implemented martial law in Arequipa’s Islay province expired over three…
9 years ago
Scissors dancers impress at Lima breakdancing competition
Traditional Peruvian scissors dancers made an impressive appearance at the Red Bull BC One breakdancing…
9 years ago
Peru passes temporary law to save Lima’s transport reform
Peru’s government has enacted a law designed to salvage Lima’s Blue Corridor bus system which…
9 years ago
Peru’s currency exchange law to combat money laundering
Peru enacted a new law which requires exchange houses to report customer information and other…
9 years ago
Peru reaches deal with mineworkers to reopen La Oroya smelter
Peru’s government reached a deal with labor unions to reopen the bankrupted Doe Run’s La…
9 years ago
Peru ends martial law near Las Bambas mine project
Peru’s government has allowed a state of emergency to expire in six provinces of Apurimac…
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Second Lima bus strike fails despite political ammo
A second Lima bus strike scheduled today failed to significantly stop activity in the city…
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Peru nominated for 19 World Travel Awards in 2015
Peru received 19 World Travel Award nominations including best food, best tourist attraction and best urban…
9 years ago
Lima and Peru’s finance ministry in row over bus reform
Peru’s finance ministry has declared some of Lima’s Blue Corridor contracts void for not obtaining…
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Private capital and cynicism in Peru’s Congress
In one day Peru’s Congress passed two inspiringly cynical laws – one regarding state oil…
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Peru to investigate government’s forced sterilizations program
Peru’s government will open a new criminal investigation into its forced sterilizations program during the…
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Investigator jailed for slander against former governor in Peru
Independent drug-trafficking researcher Jaime Antezana was arrested at his home in Lima on Saturday for…
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Peru’s ruling party changes 2016 presidential candidate
The Peruvian Nationalist Party switched its 2016 presidential candidate from Daniel Urresti to former housing…
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