Government battles extortion epidemic with cell phone restrictions
Peru’s interior minister has announced tough new regulations for cellular phone accounts as a measure…
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Indigenous march in Lima to commemorate ‘El Baguazo’
Indigenous rights groups from the Peruvian jungle will march in Lima tomorrow to commemorate the…
10 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.…
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Gaston Acurio publishes book of Peruvian recipes
Celebrity chef Gaston Acurio has published a comprehensive cookbook in English about Peruvian cuisine. “Peru:…
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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…
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Union leader assassinated near Lima
The leader of a local construction workers union was assassinated in the Huaral province of…
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With Belaunde jailed, Nadine Heredia faces increased scrutiny
First lady Nadine Heredia appeared before a special congressional committee to answer questions about her…
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Martin Belaunde jailed in Lima
After Bolivia extradited Martin Belaunde to Peru on Friday, the Peruvian fugitive facing embezzlement and money laundering charges was…
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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…
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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…
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First day of national Tia Maria protests peaceful
The first day of a national strike against the Tia Maria copper mine project in…
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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…
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Quechua completes 40 years as an official language
Quechua, the native tongue of the Inca civilization, completed 40 years today as an official…
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National soccer team selected for Copa America tournament
The coach of Peru’s national soccer team has selected the players who will represent the country…
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Late-night grenade attack at Miraflores bank
A grenade detonated in front of a commercial bank damaged several buildings in the Miraflores…
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