Three-day strike begins in Arequipa amid tension and investigations
A three-day strike against the Tia Maria copper mine project begins today in the city…
9 years ago
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Taco Bell, Denny’s to open restaurants in Peru
Six American restaurant chains including Taco Bell, Denny’s and Johnny Rockets will open franchises in…
9 years ago
Bolivia to extradite Martin Belaunde to Peru
A Bolivian court has ruled in favor of Peru’s request for extradition of fugitive political…
9 years ago
Army deployed to Arequipa after protesters kill police officer
A police officer died in an Arequipa hospital after being beaten by a mob of…
9 years ago
Court rejects murder charges against Daniel Urresti
A tribunal has rejected prosecutors’ charge of crimes against humanity and the 25-year prison sentence…
9 years ago
Tia Maria opposition leader faces corruption allegations
Anti-mining activist Jose “Pepe Julio” Gutierrez faces increasing scrutiny after incriminating audio recordings were released…
9 years ago
Peru considers declaring emergency amid anti-mining violence
Peru’s national government will consider declaring a state of emergency in the midst of violent…
9 years ago
City of Lima criticized for banning users from its Facebook page
Peru’s ombudsman in Lima has requested an explanation from Lima’s municipal government after increasing complaints…
9 years ago
Human rights commission to hear Shining Path legal appeals
Peru’s government will lodge a formal complaint against the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights for…
9 years ago
Humpback whale stranded ashore near Chimbote
A humpback whale was found stranded on a beach in the Ancash department yesterday. On…
9 years ago
Second Tia Maria protester killed in Arequipa
A protester against the Tia Maria copper mine in Islay province of Arequipa department was…
9 years ago
Peru’s first Mahi Mahi fishing prohibition begins
Peru’s first prohibition of fishing mahi mahi began on Friday and lasts through September. A…
9 years ago
Uncontacted tribe kills man in Madre de Dios
A Machiguenga man from the Shipetiari community was killed Friday morning by the uncontacted Mashco…
9 years ago
Ocean swells damage coastal regions from north to south
Large ocean swells have caused property damage and disrupted the coastal areas all along the…
9 years ago
Scotiabank expands with purchase of Citi’s retail banking
The transfer of Citibank branches, customers and employees in Peru to Scotiabank began yesterday and…
9 years ago