Three killed in protests against southern Peru copper mine
Protests against the Las Bambas copper project in southern Peru led to clashes with police…
9 years ago
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Private companies to manage Peru’s archaeological sites
Peru enacted a law last week which will allow private companies to provide tourist services…
9 years ago
Border dispute between northern Peru states
Movement has come to a halt in Peru’s northern state of San Martin in observance…
9 years ago
Peru opens new money-laundering investigation into first lady
Peru’s corruption prosecutors have launched a new investigation of money laundering into Peru’s first lady,…
9 years ago
Peru to privatize prison system
Peru enacted laws yesterday which would allow for private companies to build and operate the…
9 years ago
Anti-mining groups hold three-day protest in southern Peru
Anti-mining opposition holds three-day protest against Tia Maria in southern Peru. Opposition to the Tia…
9 years ago
Native protesters end occupation of key oil block in Peru
Protesters who had stopped production at Peru’s oil block 192 agreed to end their occupation…
9 years ago
40 tourists kidnapped, then released in Peru’s Amazon
Around 40 tourists were detained by indigenous communities in the Manu National Park of Peru’s…
9 years ago
Symbolic Lima soccer match postponed due to fan violence
A Lima district mayor has declined to host the annual “Super-Classic” soccer match between the…
9 years ago
Gian Marco nominated for two Latin Grammys
Peruvian musician Gian Marco was nominated for Best Singer-Songwriter Album and Song of the Year at…
9 years ago
Four Peru brands make Latin America’s top 50
The Brandz annual ranking of global brands listed four from Peru’s banking and beer industries in…
9 years ago
Five killed in central Peru helicopter accident
A helicopter crashed in Peru’s central state of Cusco yesterday, killing all five passengers. The…
9 years ago
Guerrilla leader released after 25 years in Peru prison
A former leader of the Tupac Amaru Revolutionary Movement (MRTA) rebel army was released yesterday…
9 years ago
Australian man jailed for death of girlfriend in Peru
An Australian man was sentenced to nine months of preventive jailing for the alleged murder…
9 years ago
Workers call indefinite strike at southern Peru iron mine
Mineworkers have announced an indefinite strike at the Marcona iron mine in the Ica state…
9 years ago