Peru News
Breaking news today Wednesday 20th of November 2024.
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Peru: Machu Picchu security boosted after visitors spread alleged human ashes
Peruvian authorities stated that they have tightened security at the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu after tourists there were filmed dispersing what were believed to be human ashes.
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Peru: President Boluarte leads new Council of Ministers session
The President of the Republic Dina Boluarte currently leads a new session of the Council of Ministers, chaired by Gustavo Adrianzen.
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Peru reached trade agreements at APEC 2024
Through coordinated efforts between the Ministries of Foreign Trade-Tourism and the Foreign Affairs, Peru played an active role in APEC, achieving a series of positive outcomes for the country. These include the signing of bilateral trade agreements, consensus on ministerial declarations, bilateral meetings, as well as a significant boost to tourism and Peru's global image, positioning the nation prominently on the world stage.
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Peru: Toledo's Ecoteva case trial suspended until Nov 28
The oral trial hearing on the Ecoteva case, involving currently-imprisoned former Peruvian President Alejandro Toledo, has been postponed until Thursday, November 28.
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Peru: Government reaffirms commitment to protecting children's rights
The Peruvian Government on Wednesday reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the rights of children nationwide, with the aim of ensuring the well-being they deserve, within the framework of World Children's Day.
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BCP: Peru's economy could grow up to 3.8% in 4Q 2024
Peru's economy is projected to grow between 3.2% and 3.8% in the last quarter of this year, driven by factors such as the rebound in agro-export employment, the second fishing season, and a favorable economic cycle following the 2023 contraction, according to the Economic Studies Department at Banco de Credito del Peru (BCP).
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Peru: APEC Economies to start implementing Lima Roadmap in 2025
Foreign Affairs Minister Elmer Schialer emphasized that starting in 2025, APEC economies will work on implementing the Lima Roadmap to Promote the Transition to the Formal and Global Economies —an initiative and legacy of Peru’s APEC 2024 leadership.
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Peru and South Korea strengthen technological cooperation in communications
The Memorandum of Understanding signed between Peru's Transportation and Communications Ministry (MTC) and South Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT, during APEC Economic Leaders' Week, will boost bilateral cooperation in the field of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), as highlighted by Minister Raul Perez Reyes.
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Peru: Country risk down to 149 basis points, below region's average
The country risk —measured by the EMBIG Peru spread— decreased 6 basis points (bps) from 155 to 149 between November 6 and 13, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) has reported.
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Peru: Judiciary orders preventive detention for suspects in 'Los Waykis en la Sombra' case
The Judicial Branch on Tuesday ordered 36-month preventive detention for four individuals implicated in the 'Los Waykis en la Sombra' case.
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Peru's President: APEC 2024 highlighted our commitment to sustainable growth
The President of the Republic Dina Boluarte on Tuesday stated that the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum held recently in Peru underscored the country's global priority to foster sustainable growth.
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Peru's Consulate General recognized by U.S. business entity for promoting gastronomy
The Peruvian Consulate General in Denver recently received a certificate of recognition from Colorado Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, President, Mike Ferrufino, for its remarkable participation in the "Sabor 2024" Gastronomic Festival.
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These are the countries where Peruvians can travel without visa
Following the announcement by Foreign Affairs Minister Elmer Schialer regarding the Japanese Government's decision to lift the tourist visa requirement for Peruvians, it was disclosed that this measure could be implemented starting next year.
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Peru: Fishery exports reach US$3.185 billion as of September 2024
The Ministry of Production (Produce) announced that Peruvian fishery exports reached US$3.185 billion from January to September 2024, a 29.9% increase compared to the same period in 2023.
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President: ANTAR XXXI to contribute to environmental protection and Antarctic preservation
The 31st Peruvian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica (ANTAR XXXI), departing today aboard the B.A.P. Carrasco, aims to advance knowledge, environmental protection, and the preservation of Antarctica, President Dina Boluarte stated on Tuesday.
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FA Min emphasizes importance of Peru's participation in Chancay Megaport
Foreign Affairs Minister Elmer Schialer emphasized that the implementation of the Chancay Megaport is the outcome of collaboration between Peruvian and Chinese companies, not a response to the government of the People's Republic of China.