How innovation in construction can save lives in southern Peru
At least 105 people have died in southern Peru this winter. While that is tragic, it is hardly news.…
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Peru’s informal economy to persist for decades: report
A new economic report predicts that Peru’s informal sector will remain a significant part of the national…
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Peru’s ruling party changes 2016 presidential candidate
The Peruvian Nationalist Party switched its 2016 presidential candidate from Daniel Urresti to former…
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Peru to build cable cars to serve poor Lima districts
Peru’s housing and construction ministry will build two aerial cable car lines to improve mobility…
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Summary: Humala’s 2015 Message to the Nation
A summary of the key points in President Ollanta Humala’s final Message to the Nation speech delivered…
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Could Peru become a net migrant destination?
“A good rule of thumb to ask of a country: are people trying to get into it or out of it?” – Tony…
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Peru’s middle class slightly smaller from four years ago
Peru’s middle class is slightly smaller today than it was in 2011 according to a study by Lima’s…
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Michelle Rodriguez highlights child labor in Peru
American actress Michelle Rodriguez filmed a documentary segment highlighting young children working…
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Ancash governor cleared to take office after paying criminal fines
Ancash governor-elect Waldo Rios has cleared all legal hurdles to assume office after winning a runoff…
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Poverty reduction slows with GDP growth
Peru’s statistical agency released a report showing the amount of Peruvians living in poverty decreased…
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