Spanish Firm Zelestra Bets $1 Billion on Renewables to Power Peru’s Copper Mines
The Spanish company Zelestra, backed by investor EQT, is spending over $1 billion to build large solar energy plants in...
July 25, 2025Section
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Peruvian Sol Holds Steady Amid Copper Tariff Concerns and Market Caution
The Peruvian sol traded steadily around S/3.556 per U.S. dollar on the morning of July 25, 2025, following modest weakening...
July 25, 2025
Peru Puts Faith in Pope Leo XIV Tourism Route to Boost Local Economies
Peru has launched an ambitious tourist route called ‘Paths of Pope Leo XIV’ to spotlight the places where Robert Prevost
July 22, 2025
Peruvian Sol Holds Steady as Fundamentals Anchor Currency Despite Mixed External Pressures
The U.S. Dollar to Peruvian Sol exchange rate trades at 3.5593 on July 22, 2025, reflecting a modest decline over...
July 22, 2025
Peru Bets Big on Solar Power with San Martín Plant
Peru’s government and Spanish company Zelestra have officially launched the San Martín Solar Plant in Arequipa
July 18, 2025
Income Gains Position Latin America as a Pillar in Future Food Supply
Latin America’s per capita income will grow by 1.8% annually over the next decade, according to the OECD–FAO
July 16, 2025
Farming and Building Lead Peru’s Surprising Economic Expansion in 2025
Peru’s economy grew 3.13% between January and May 2025, according to official government data. Over the year ending
July 16, 2025Peruvian Sol Holds Firm as Fundamentals Support Cautious Trading
Market data from the past twenty-four hours shows the Peruvian sol held steady against the U.S. dollar. Authorities report
July 16, 2025
India Seeks Long-Term Critical Mineral Partnerships with Chile and Peru Amid Supply Risks
India is racing to lock in long-term copper and rare earth supplies as its factories, power grids, and electric vehicle...
July 15, 2025