Former justice minister elected to Inter-American Commission on Human Rights
Former justice minister Francisco Eguiguren was elected as one of seven members on the Inter-American…
9 years ago
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Peru’s middle class slightly smaller from four years ago
Peru’s middle class is slightly smaller today than it was in 2011 according to a…
9 years ago
Suspended congressman delays Yovera expulsion
The vote to expel congressman Alejandro Yovera, which the opposition has demanded before debating presidential decree powers,…
9 years ago
First lady drags Humala to new public approval low
Public approval for President Ollanta Humala fell to a record low this month as first…
9 years ago
Mario Vargas Llosa leaves wife for Isabel Preysler
Peruvian author and columnist Mario Vargas Llosa has separated from his longtime wife Patricia Llosa.…
9 years ago
Belaunde commission to investigate Cusco, Junin, Madre de Dios governors
The congressional commission charged with investigating the alleged corruption network of Martin Belaunde has included…
9 years ago
City takes public space back from downtown businesses
The city of Lima demolished fences, gates and walls on Avenida Argentina on Wednesday in…
9 years ago
Violent construction workers strike near La Libertad gold mine
A construction workers strike near Barrick Gold’s Lagunas Norte gold mine in La Libertad turned…
9 years ago
Culture ministry unveils 3,800-year-old statues from Caral civilization
Peru’s culture ministry has unveiled three small statues from the Caral civilization which are over…
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Partisan row breaks congressional quorum ahead of decree vote
Peru’s largest two political parties broke quorum by walking out of congress yesterday ahead of…
9 years ago
Citing weak growth, central bank holds key interest rate at 3.25%
Peru’s central bank has held its key rate at 3.25% for the fifth consecutive month…
9 years ago
Asu Mare: Whitewashing Peru
Asu Mare and its sequel were funny films with important social commentary, but the message…
9 years ago
EU eliminates Schengen visa requirement for Peru, Colombia
The European Union has eliminated the visa requirement for Peruvians and Colombians who want to visit…
9 years ago
Transgender man gives birth in Arequipa
A transgender man has given birth to a baby in Arequipa for the first time…
9 years ago
Highway landslide leaves 13 dead in mountains east of Lima
A mountain landslide buried a large passenger van on a rural highway in the Oyon…
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