Top terrorism prosecutor dismissed
Peru’s government has replaced its top anti-terrorism prosecutor five months after controversial remarks he made…
9 years ago
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Agriculture minister contracts dengue virus in Piura
Agriculture minister Juan Manuel Benites contracted the dengue virus while working in the northern state…
9 years ago
$100 million Callao dockworkers strike ends
A dockworkers union strike which began last month at the port of Callao near Lima…
9 years ago
Government battles extortion epidemic with cell phone restrictions
Peru’s interior minister has announced tough new regulations for cellular phone accounts as a measure…
9 years ago
Indigenous march in Lima to commemorate ‘El Baguazo’
Indigenous rights groups from the Peruvian jungle will march in Lima tomorrow to commemorate the…
9 years ago
Peru looks to become top business tourism destination
Peru’s tourism minister underscored her commitment to growing business and convention tourism to Peru yesterday.…
9 years ago
Gaston Acurio publishes book of Peruvian recipes
Celebrity chef Gaston Acurio has published a comprehensive cookbook in English about Peruvian cuisine. “Peru:…
9 years ago
U.S. designates the Shining Path ‘Narcotic Kingpin’
The United States designated Peru’s Shining Path guerrilla army a “narcotic kingpin” today, which makes it…
9 years ago
Union leader assassinated near Lima
The leader of a local construction workers union was assassinated in the Huaral province of…
9 years ago
With Belaunde jailed, Nadine Heredia faces increased scrutiny
First lady Nadine Heredia appeared before a special congressional committee to answer questions about her…
9 years ago
Martin Belaunde jailed in Lima
After Bolivia extradited Martin Belaunde to Peru on Friday, the Peruvian fugitive facing embezzlement and money laundering charges was…
9 years ago
In wake of Nepal disaster, Lima leads national earthquake drill
The city of Lima and greater Peru participated in the first national earthquake drill of…
9 years ago
Unrest in Lima, Puno on last day of national Tia Maria strike
National protests against the Tia Maria copper mine in Arequipa saw some violence and property…
9 years ago
First day of national Tia Maria protests peaceful
The first day of a national strike against the Tia Maria copper mine project in…
9 years ago
Belaunde captured, Fujimorista coalition looks to impeach justice minister
A member of Peru’s congress submitted letters of impeachment against justice minister Gustavo Adrianzen just…
9 years ago