Peru News
Breaking news today Friday 30th of October 2020.
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Peru: Coronavirus cases total 897,594; 819,717 have been discharged
The number of citizens infected with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) rose to 897,594 and the death toll reached 34,362 in Peru as of October 28 at 10:00 p.m., the Ministry of Health (Minsa) has confirmed.
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Soccer forward Lapadula may already have Peruvian ID
Italian-Peruvian soccer striker Gianluca Lapadula may already rely on the National Identity Document (DNI) that accredits him as a Peruvian citizen. This would give him the green light to join the national team that will play against Chile and Argentina at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Qualifiers in November.
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Peru: Judiciary confirms ban on Gutierrez Pebe leaving the country
The Judicial Branch's Supreme Special Criminal Court on Thursday confirmed the ruling banning former National Council of the Magistracy (CNM) member Julio Gutiérrez Pebe from travelling overseas for a period of 18 months.
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Peru: Fishery sector extractive activity up 81.4% in Sep 2020
The fishery sector's extractive activity experienced an expansion of 81.4% last September in Peru by registering a landing volume of 156,400 metric tons versus the 82,200 tons recorded in the same period of 2019, Production Minister Jose Salardi reported on Thursday.
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FAO executes cooperation projects supporting Peru's Govt during COVID-19 pandemic
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has been supporting the Peruvian Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation to ensure the availability and access of healthy, safe, nutritious, and sufficient food, the Foreign Affairs Ministry has reported.
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Get to know Peru's health protocol to avoid COVID-19 while visiting Machu Picchu
Visitors who have entrance tickets to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu —which will reopen its doors to tourists starting November 1— must keep in mind the mandatory compliance with the established sanitary protocol to access and enjoy the tour of the historic sanctuary and archaeological park declared a World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
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Peru's FA Min presents national and cooperation policies to OECD
Peruvian Foreign Affairs Minister Mario Lopez on Thursday shared with member countries and partners of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) the national and international cooperation policies to achieve a strong, resilient, green, and inclusive recovery.
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Over 480,000 firms have accessed Reactiva Peru loans, 98% were MSEs
More than 480,000 businesses from all economic sectors have received loans within the framework of Reactiva Peru Program, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) has reported.
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President Vizcarra: Closing gaps is Peru's main goal
The President of the Republic Martin Vizcarra on Thursday affirmed that closing gaps in the education and health sectors is a main goal in Peru.
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Peru receives contribution from IDB through cooperation projects at times of COVID-19
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has been implementing a set of cooperation projects in Peru aimed at contributing to the fight against the new coronavirus and towards the post-COVID-19 recovery, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reported.
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Peru: Coronavirus cases total 894,928; 816,688 have been discharged
The number of citizens infected with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) rose to 894,928 and the death toll reached 34,315 in Peru as of Tuesday at 10:00 p.m., the Ministry of Health (Minsa) has confirmed.
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UNESCO recognizes sixth Biosphere Reserve in Peru
Peru received great news on Wednesday: the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) recognized the Bosques de Neblina – Selva Central Biosphere Reserve as the sixth Biosphere Reserve in our country.
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Peru's President: We will provide all guarantees for transparent, democratic elections
The Peruvian Government guarantees clean, transparent, and democratic elections, said President Martin Vizcarra who confirmed that there is no justification to think that the April 2021 general elections could be at risk.
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Peru's President: Government extends state of emergency thru end-November
The Peruvian Government today approved the Supreme Decree that extends the state of national emergency until the end of November, President MartÃn Vizcarra reported on Wednesday.
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Peru's President: Over 90% of infected citizens managed to defeat COVID-19
More than 90% of people who contracted the COVID-19 virus have already managed to overcome the disease so far in Peru, the President of the Republic Martin Vizcarra highlighted on Wednesday.
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Peru: Universal bonus will have been paid to 4.2 million households thru Nov 5
The President of the Republic Martin Vizcarra on Wednesday affirmed that 4.2 million households will have received the second Universal Family Bonus by early November, thus meaning half of the total beneficiaries.
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Peru: Private equity managed by mutual fund administrators may expand up to 15% in 2020
Private equity managed by mutual fund administrators may grow between 10% and 15% this year compared to 2019, which shows a significant recovery during the COVID-19 health emergency, Credicorp Capital Funds Administrating Society General Manager Alonso Olaechea projected on Wednesday.
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Peru's economy could recover faster than in previous crises
Given its economic strength, the Peruvian economy could recover much faster from the impact of COVID-19 compared to those from the previous international crises it had faced, Lima Stock Exchange (BVL) Board Chairwoman Claudia Cooper highlighted on Wednesday.
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FA Ministry: Peru and Singapore celebrate 40 years of diplomatic relations
Peru's Ministry of Foreign Affairs recently recalled that the South American country and Singapore have commemorated 40 years of diplomatic relations.
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Peru: President leads Council of Ministers session
The President of the Republic Martin Vizcarra currently leads a new session of the Council of Ministers at the Government Palace in Lima.
