Peru announces state of emergency in numerous regions due to potential onset of El Niño
Yesterday evening, the Peruvian government declared a 60-day state of emergency across multiple districts spanning at least 18 out of...
June 9, 2023Section
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The unending political instability in Peru and why Congo is about to overtake the country as copper producer
The trajectory of Peru's economy, having been resilient for 16 years despite frequent political disruptions, is under threat. This political...
June 8, 2023
Peru and the United Arab Emirates sign air transport agreement
Peru and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed an air transport agreement last Friday (2) after twelve years of efforts....
June 6, 2023
Peru is the world’s largest exporter of shark fins
According to the marine conservation organization Oceana, Peru is the world's largest exporter of shark fins. At a market in...
June 5, 2023
Peruvian copper production increases 15.7% in first four months of 2023
Peruvian copper production totaled 837,514 fine metric tons (TMF) from January to April this year, 15.7 percent more compared to...
June 5, 2023
Peru’s inflation is slow to fall: it stood at 7.9% in May
Peru's inflation at the end of May was below 8% for the second consecutive month, leaving behind the 11 months...
June 1, 2023
Peru’s Prime Minister calls on Petro to stop his “demagogic attack” against the country
Peru's Prime Minister Alberto Otárola said Tuesday that he had asked Colombia's President Gustavo Petro to "cease the demagogic attack...
May 31, 2023
Peru’s Jorge Chávez Airport City to be ready in 2025
In Peru, the countdown is on for the Jorge Chávez International Airport. The new airport terminal, scheduled to be inaugurated...
May 31, 2023
After more than 20 years, Peruvian justice looks at victims of forced sterilizations
By Sebastián Ochoa The Peruvian justice system is progressing in the case of forced sterilizations carried out by the government...
May 31, 2023