Peruvian government acknowledges that 76.8% of the nation’s workforce operates in the informal sector
The Labor Minister of Peru, Fernando Varela, confirmed on Tuesday that a significant 76.8% of the nation's working population is...
August 15, 2023Section
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Unemployment in Peru falls to 5.9% in Q1 2023
Peru reported a decline in its unemployment rate to 5.9% for the first quarter of 2023, a slight drop from...
August 15, 2023
Peru’s copper exports rise 3.8% in early 2023, dominating mining shipments
In the first five months of 2023, Peru witnessed a 3.8% growth in its copper exports, as reported by the...
August 15, 2023
Peru and U.S. renew aerial counter-narcotics cooperation after two-decade hiatus
On August 12, the Peruvian government declared its intention to resume an aerial anti-drug cooperation agreement with the United States.
August 13, 2023
Peru’s central bank keeps interest rate steady at 7.75% amid inflationary trends and external challenges
For the seventh consecutive month, Peru's Central Bank has decided to maintain its benchmark interest rate at 7.75%.
August 11, 2023
Peru is the first Latin American country to regulate the use of artificial intelligence by law
The use and development of artificial intelligence (AI) has been growing at an unprecedented pace, with AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton...
August 6, 2023
Peru’s President Dina Boluarte admitted to first international visit at Amazon summit
The President of Peru, Dina Boluarte, has been authorized by Congress to attend the Fourth Meeting of Presidents of the...
August 4, 2023
Peru extends emergency measures in 44 districts
The Peruvian Government has announced a 60-day extension to the state of emergency in 44 districts and one populated center...
August 4, 2023
Peru allocates US$1.1 billion for coastal El Niño preparedness measures
According to Economy Minister Alex Contreras, Peru's government has allocated approximately 4,000 million soles (US$1.1 billion) in preparation for the...
August 3, 2023