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…
10 years ago
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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…
10 years ago
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…
10 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…
10 years ago
Asu Mare: Whitewashing Peru
Asu Mare and its sequel were funny films with important social commentary, but the message…
10 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…
10 years ago
Transgender man gives birth in Arequipa
A transgender man has given birth to a baby in Arequipa for the first time…
10 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…
10 years ago
Comptroller: Tia Maria opposition mayors misused public funds
Audits of four Arequipa governments in the heart of the Tia Maria copper mine opposition has…
10 years ago
Peru sugar workers demand exit of government-protected company
A violent strike against a dubious Lambayeque sugar company has completed two months as workers…
10 years ago
Three Estonian mountain climbers perish in Ancash
Only one of four Estonian nationals survived an attempt to climb a mountain in the…
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Squatter gangs battle at Morro Solar in Chorrillos
Competing squatter gangs fought for land near a historic battle memorial in the south of Lima…
10 years ago
Congresswoman accused of hit-and-run
An employee at Peru’s congress has accused congresswoman Julia Teves of hit-and-run with her car.…
10 years ago
At least 17 dead in Huanuco dump truck accident
At least 17 people including ten schoolchildren were killed when a dump truck fell into a…
10 years ago
Top terrorism prosecutor dismissed
Peru’s government has replaced its top anti-terrorism prosecutor five months after controversial remarks he made…
10 years ago