Peru: Machu Picchu South America’s top tourist attraction
Machu Picchu - Peru's most popular tourist destination - has again received an international award, recognizing it as a major
September 2, 2022Section
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Odebrecht case: USA to return seized funds to Peru
The United States will return about US$686,000 to Peru. They were seized from former President Alejandro Toledo for receiving bribes
September 2, 2022
Peru remains the most delicious culinary destination in South America
Peru won three awards in the category of tourism and gastronomy at the World Travel Awards in South America, including...
September 1, 2022
Peru’s Prime Minister rejects early elections as way out of political crisis
The Prime Minister of Peru, Anibal Torres, rejected the proposal of political sectors on a possible advance of general elections...
September 1, 2022
Peru: Coffee exports grow 331% during first semester of 2022
Due to the rise in international prices, Peruvian coffee shipments abroad totaled US$436.2 million in the first half of 2022,...
August 30, 2022
Peru eliminates mask mandate for children in schools
On Monday, August 29, the Peruvian government authorized the voluntary use of masks for children in schools, even though it...
August 29, 2022
Weekly agenda: Brazil’s unemployment and GDP, Peru’s inflation, Mexico’s Central Bank report
This week, markets will watch for the release of key data for the region's economy.
August 29, 2022
Peruvian justice orders 30 months in prison for Castillo’s sister-in-law
The Peruvian judiciary on Sunday sentenced Yenifer Paredes, sister-in-law of Peruvian President Pedro Castillo, to at least 30 months
August 29, 2022
Peru lowers GDP growth forecast to 3.3% in 2022
Peru's Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) on Thursday revised downward its growth forecast for Peru's gross domestic product (GDP)...
August 26, 2022