Peru’s Ex-President Faces 34-Year Sentence Request
In a new development in Peru, the Public Ministry has notably proposed a 34-year jail term for former President Pedro...
January 13, 2024Section
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Peru Shines in Global Copper Production Arena
In November, Peru cemented its position as the world's second-largest copper producer, trailing only Chile, which has long held the...
January 13, 2024
Peru’s Central Bank Cuts Key Interest Rate
On Thursday, Peru's Central Reserve Bank cut its benchmark interest rate to 6.50%, down 25 basis points from December's 6.75%.
January 12, 2024
Peru’s Emergency Response to Ecuador Border Crisis
Peruvian President Dina Boluarte has declared a 60-day state of emergency in key northern areas bordering Ecuador and Colombia.
January 11, 2024
Peruvian exports grow by 1.1% in Jan-Nov 2023
Peruvian exports reached $58.172 billion between January and November 2023, growing by 1.1% compared to the same period in 2022.
January 11, 2024
Peru Closes 58 Ports Due to Unusual Waves
Peru's authorities shut 58 ports in a new development due to odd wave patterns on the central and northern coasts.
January 5, 2024
Peru’s Yearly Inflation Climbs to 3.41%
On Monday, the National Institute of Statistics and Informatics (INEI) reported that Peru's inflation rate reached 3.41% in 2023.
January 2, 2024
Peru Discloses Banking Details of Former President Castillo
Peru's Judiciary decided on December 29 to reveal bank details linked to former President Pedro Castillo and two ex-ministers.
December 29, 2023
Peru’s Recession Deepens Amid Political Chaos
Peru's economy has been contracting for six months now, marking its longest recession in over two decades.
December 15, 2023