Peru News
Breaking news today Tuesday 4th of August 2020.
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Peru: Coronavirus cases total 433,100; 298,091 have been discharged
The number of citizens infected with coronavirus (COVID-19) rose to 433,100 in Peru and the death toll reached 19,811 as of Monday at 00:00 (local time), the Ministry of Health (Minsa) has confirmed.
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Peru to inject US$7.65 billion into economy in 2H 2020
Public investment worth S/27 billion (about US$7.65 billion) will be injected into Peru's economy during the second half of the current year, Prime Minister Pedro Cateriano affirmed on Monday.
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Peru's PM calls for unity to move forward amid adversity
"Today, like never before, we must work as a team to move forward in the face of adversity," Prime Minister Pedro Cateriano affirmed on Monday as he and his Cabinet requested the confidence vote of legislators.
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PM: Peru will once again register lowest fiscal deficit
Prime Minister Pedro Cateriano on Monday affirmed that —once the COVID-19 crisis is over— Peru will remain one of the countries with the lowest average fiscal deficit and the lowest debt in the region.
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Peru: Remote working extended thru July 31, 2021
The remote working period in Peru will be extended until July 31, 2021, Prime Minister Pedro Cateriano highlighted on Monday.
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Peru's PM: Mining investment to total US$4.8 billion in 2020, US$6 billion in 2021
Mining investment in Peru will amount to US$4.8 billion this year and will reach US$6 billion in 2021, Prime Minister Pedro Cateriano projected on Monday.
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Peru's PM: Vulnerable population a priority in COVID-19 vaccination
Prime Minister Pedro Cateriano on Monday affirmed that the vulnerable population and professionals on the front line against COVID-19 will be given priority in the distribution of the vaccine.
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PM: Peru to focus efforts on recovering family income and jobs
The Government's economic plan to speed up the recovery of family income in Peru will prioritize four main guidelines in the next 12 months, Prime Minister Pedro Cateriano announced on Monday during his presentation before the Congress of the Republic.
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Peru's President reiterates support for Ministerial Cabinet
Peru's President Martin Vizcarra walked Prime Minister Pedro Cateriano and State ministers to the front door of the Government Palace to reaffirm his support over their presentation at Congress in order to request a vote of confidence.
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PM calls for effort and unity of all Peruvians
Prime Minister Pedro Cateriano on Monday morning called for effort and unity of all Peruvians in the difficult context that the country is going through due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Peru: PM reaches Congress to present Govt's general policy, seeks vote of confidence
Peruvian Prime Minister Pedro Cateriano on Monday arrived at the Congress building to present the Government's general policy and request a vote of confidence.
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Peru: Net International Reserves total US$74.976 bn on Jul 29
Peru's net international reserves amounted to US$74.976 billion as of July 29, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) has reported.
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Peru: 32 rapid response teams to reach targeted communities in Ancash region
The Regional Health Directorate (Diresa) in Ancash will send 32 rapid response teams to targeted communities in the provinces of Santa, Casma and Huarmey to look after COVID-19 cases.
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Peru: Coronavirus cases total 428,850; 294,187 have been discharged
The number of citizens infected with coronavirus (COVID-19) rose to 428,850 in Peru and the death toll reached 19,614 as of Sunday at 00:00 (local time), the Ministry of Health (Minsa) has confirmed.
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Peru: Independence Day activities held under health protocols
The activities on the occasion of the 199th anniversary of Peru's Independence took place under public health guidelines related to COVID-19, the Presidency of the Republic reported on Sunday.
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Peru: Minsa provides comprehensive health care to 300 families in Manchay
Peru's Ministries of Health and Defense, as well as the Municipality of Pachacamac, launched a primary care level campaign to benefit some 300 families in the human settlement of El Mirador, in Manchay area belonging to Lima's Pachacamac district.
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Peru: Congress Chairman convenes plenary session for Cabinet's presentation
Peru's Congress Chairman Manuel Merino has convened a plenary session for Monday, August 3, in order to receive Prime Minister Pedro Cateriano and his Cabinet, who will present the Government's general policy.
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Peru: Coronavirus cases total 422,183; 290,835 have been discharged
The number of citizens infected with coronavirus (COVID-19) rose to 422,183 in Peru and the death toll reached 19,408 as of Saturday at 00:00 (local time), the Ministry of Health (Minsa) has confirmed.
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Peru launched one of the most dynamic fiscal programs among emerging countries
Peru launched one of the most dynamic fiscal programs among emerging countries in the world, in order to reverse the economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Investments Division Manager at privately-run pension fund administrator Prima AFP Jose Larrabure said on Saturday.
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Peru: U.S. report on coca crops contains errors
National Commission for Development and Life without Drugs (Devida) Executive-President Ruben Vargas on Saturday said that there are serious miscalculations in the latest report published by the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) on the area cultivated with coca crops in Peru in 2019.
