Criminal Networks Choke Gold Output of Peru, World’s Sixth-Largest Producer
Peru's formal gold production dropped 10.5% during the first quarter of 2025, according to the Ministry of Energy and Mines....
May 22, 2025Section
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Peru Legalizes Dynasty of Illegal Mining Through Inheritance Law
The Peruvian government has ignited fierce debate after publishing regulations for Law 32213 that allow temporary permits for illegal mining...
May 21, 2025
Peru’s Industrial Sector Grows but Investment Confidence Wavers
A recent survey by the National Society of Industries (SNI) reveals that half of Peruvian business owners have no plan....
May 20, 2025
Peru’s Export Boom Reaches Historic Highs in Early 2025
The Central Reserve Bank of Peru (BCRP) reported that Peruvian exports surged by 26.5% in March 2025 compared to the...
May 19, 2025
Peru Extends Emergency Powers in Crime-Ridden Districts as Violence Persists
The Peruvian government announced Saturday the extension of emergency powers in eight Lima districts and Callao province for another 30...
May 18, 2025
Brazil Halts Legal Cooperation with Peru as Odebrecht Scandal Reveals Judicial Divide
Brazil's National Justice Secretariat has suspended legal cooperation with Peru regarding cases involving construction giant Odebrecht, now known as...
May 17, 2025
Peru’s Economy Soars 4.67% in March, Defying Political Turmoil
Peru’s economy grows 4.67% year-on-year in March 2025 the Instituto Nacional de Estadística e Informática reports. Analysis from The Rio...
May 16, 2025
State Violence Allegations Mount Against Peru’s Boluarte Amid Probe Into 75 Protest Injuries, 69 Deaths
Peru’s Prosecutor’s Office filed a constitutional complaint against President Dina Boluarte and six former ministers on Friday, accusing them of...
May 16, 2025
China Opens Doors to Latin America with Visa-Free Policy
China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian announced on May 15, 2025, that Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, and Uruguay gain visa-free...
May 15, 2025