Endangered, abused bear will leave Peru for U.S.
A British animal-rights group has raised the funds to move an abused bear from Peru…
10 years ago
Congress impeaches Ana Jara, dismisses cabinet over domestic spying
Peru’s congress has censured prime minister Ana Jara over a domestic spying scandal at the…
10 years ago
Bus falls into ravine in Ayacucho, 21 dead
At least 21 have died and 41 are seriously injured after a bus fell from…
10 years ago
Chile admits espionage against Peru
Chile’s director of intelligence has confirmed Peru’s charges of espionage of naval information. A defense…
10 years ago
Central bank lowers reserve requirement to boost lending
In an effort to boost lending and economic activity, Peru’s central bank has lowered the…
10 years ago
Alejandro Toledo indicted for money laundering
Former President Alejandro Toledo was indicted for money laundering Friday morning. Prosecutors formally indicted Toledo along…
10 years ago
Torrential rains wreak havoc throughout Peru
Just days after President Ollanta Humala declared a state of emergency in Chosica, other regions…
10 years ago
Southern Copper affirms commitment to $1.4 billion mine
After a company spokesman stated that Southern Copper was cancelling its investment in the Tia…
10 years ago
Heavy rains, landslide kill eight in highlands east of Lima
Heavy rains on Monday caused a landslide that has killed eight and destroyed over 100 homes…
10 years ago
Protesters clash with police over mine in southern Peru
Nine people were arrested and 12 injured in confrontations with police during the second day…
10 years ago
38 dead after bus accident in northern Peru
A four-vehicle accident in northern Peru yesterday has left 38 dead and 84 injured. At…
10 years ago
Extortion accounts for 1.5% of construction value in Peru
Extortion of construction companies in Peru amounts to over $32 million per year, or 1.5…
10 years ago
Ayahuasca chemical may treat diabetes
A chemical from the key ingredient in ayahuasca, a hallucinogenic tea common among indigenous tribes…
10 years ago
BTG Pactual to open commercial bank in Peru
Brazil’s largest independent investment bank announced yesterday that it has applied to open a commercial…
10 years ago
Peru intelligence agency collected personal info on politicians, journalists
Peru’s intelligence agency collected private information about politicians, journalists and business leaders from other government…
10 years ago