Machu Picchu to operate at full capacity despite expected protests
Machu Picchu, the renowned Inca citadel, plans to operate normally this month, despite the anticipated protests, with a daily visitor...
July 14, 2023Section
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Peru’s agricultural exports total US$3.518 billion in the first five months of 2023
Between January and May 2023, Peru's agroexports hit a total of US$3.518 billion, marking a 0.2% growth from the same...
July 14, 2023
Peru’s central bank leaves key interest rate unchanged for the sixth month
The Central Reserve Bank of Peru (BCRP) has held its benchmark interest rate steady at 7.75% for the sixth month...
July 13, 2023
Former Peruvian President Castillo alleges plot and kidnapping in court hearing
Speaking virtually from the Barbadillo prison, where he is serving 18 months of preventive detention for what is called a...
July 13, 2023
Peruvian government extends state of emergency amid planned protests
The Peruvian Government has announced a 30-day extension of the state of emergency on major national highways in response to...
July 13, 2023
Peru emerged as the world’s top exporter of grapes with increasing volume
Peru emerged as the world's top exporter of grapes by volume, shipping 71.4 million boxes weighing 8.2 kilograms each during...
July 12, 2023
Peruvian vice minister dismissed for meeting with a member of the group “La Resistencia”
Peruvian Vice Minister of Interculturality, Juan Reátegui, has been dismissed by Prime Minister Alberto Otárola following a public meeting with...
July 11, 2023
Peru declares health emergency in response to rise in Guillain-Barré syndrome cases
Peru has announced a national health emergency for a period of 90 days due to a concerning surge in Guillain...
July 8, 2023
Peruvian Court issues arrest warrant for Palomino brothers, former Shining Path members
The Peruvian Judicial Power has issued an arrest warrant for Víctor Quispe Palomino, also known as "Comrade José," and his...
July 5, 2023