Protesters set fire to mining camp in southern Peru
Hundreds of protesters opposed to mining in their rural province fought police and set fire to a Canadian-owned…
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Pollution suspected in deaths of 10,000 endangered frogs in Peru
Peru is investigating the deaths of at least 10,000 Titicaca water frogs in a river north of Lake Titicaca…
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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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Harsh winter kills over 100 throughout southern Peru
At least 105 have died and thousands of children have suffered respiratory illnesses in the harshest…
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Mining protests flare up during Peru’s election season
Thousands of protesters marched in Peru’s southern states of Puno and Arequipa following developments…
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Peru spends millions in losing fight against illegal mining
Peru’s government has spent millions of dollars on raids of illegal miners as the industry has continued…
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El Niño droughts affect harvests in southern Peru
A lack of rain throughout southern Peru will devastate this year’s harvests of crops including onion,…
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Mining company ousts directors over Peru community spat
Shareholders of gold-mining company Minera IRL voted to oust board chairman Jaime Pinto yesterday in…
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First El Niño rains strike Peru’s jungle, northern coast
Heavy rains and flooding destroyed thousands of homes this week in Peru’s San Martin and Ancash states.…
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$7.2 million stolen in southern Peru airport heist
Police have arrested six suspects for the armed robbery of millions of dollars in cash and gold from…
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