Peru launches most advanced satellite in Latin America
Peru has launched its first ever satellite in an effort to assist agriculture and combat organized crime.…
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Peru jungle state sees weeklong protest over utility prices
Peru’s eastern state of Ucayali will complete one week under a paralyzing protest over the increased…
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Peru jungle state suspends protests for government talks
Leaders in Madre de Dios have announced a temporary suspension of an indefinite strike for talks with…
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Peru region short on food as strike enters second week
Peru’s Madre de Dios state faces product shortages as talks between regional leaders and government…
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Peru government schedules talks with regional strike leaders
Peru’s central government has called for talks after an indefinite regional strike in Madre de Dios…
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Peru state in standoff with government over illegal mining
The Madre de Dios state in southeastern Peru has begun an indefinite strike in protest of the government’s…
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Peru designates Sierra del Divisor as national park
Peru’s government has officially designated as a national park the Sierra del Divisor area of the…
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40 tourists kidnapped, then released in Peru’s Amazon
Around 40 tourists were detained by indigenous communities in the Manu National Park of Peru’s Amazon…
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1,000 special police to combat illegal logging
Peru’s national government has created a special police force of over 1,000 officers dedicated exclusively…
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Congress approves 90-day decree powers for Humala’s government
Last night Peru’s congress voted to give President Ollanta Humala special powers to rule by decree…
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