Over half a ton of coca leaves confiscated in Central Peru operation
On September 18 Peruvian police reported that they had seized 560 kilograms of coca leaves through a…
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New documentary showcases different side of Peru’s cocaine valley
The short film, “Racing in Cocaine Valley,” showcases the bizarre sport of rickshaw racing…
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Peru’s new defense minister to focus on defeating Shining Path
Peru’s new defense minister, Jorge Nieto, will focus on stamping out the Shining Path guerrilla…
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Peru govt touts eradication efforts after coca reduction
An annual UN report on coca production indicates that Peru has reduced its national production by at…
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Peru’s government touts security gains in coca-producing region
President Ollanta Humala touted his government’s strategy in combating drug trafficking in the VRAEM…
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Peru approves law to shoot down drug planes
Peru’s congress approved a law to allow the air force to shoot down private planes suspected of smuggling…
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Peru no longer world’s top coca producer after 14% drop: UN
Following a drop in coca leaf production, Peru is no longer the world’s top producer of the…
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