Peru declares Zika emergency in 11 states
Peru’s government has declared a health emergency in 11 states in the north and eastern jungle regions…
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Five killed as El Niño rains batter regions throughout Peru
Heavy rains attributed to the El Niño climate phenomenon have destroyed infrastructure throughout Peru…
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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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Peru’s former justice minister to be freed after appeal
Aurelio Pastor will be freed from prison today after winning an appeal against a conviction for influence…
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How hard will El Niño hit Peru’s economy?
Analysts in government and the private sector try to assess the economic damage an extreme weather phenomenon…
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Border dispute between northern Peru states
Movement has come to a halt in Peru’s northern state of San Martin in observance of a 24-hour strike…
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Peru allocates $79 million to weather El Niño
Peru has declared a state of emergency in districts spanning 14 states and earmarked $78.7 million…
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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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Former justice minister under Alan Garcia sentenced to four years
Former congressman and justice minister Aurelio Pastor was sentenced to four years in prison on Friday…
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Transit deaths persist as holiday travelers brave dangerous conditions
After having posted a marked increase from the first quarter of 2014, transit accidents in Peru caused…
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