Peru Expands Anti-Crime Emergency to More Lima Districts
The Peruvian government is extending its anti-crime emergency measures to two more Lima districts.
October 10, 2023Section
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Peru Clears 16,000 Hectares of Illegal Coca in 2023
In 2023, Peru eradicated over 16,000 hectares of illegal coca crops, preventing the production of 153 metric tons of cocaine.
October 9, 2023
Peru’s Central Bank Cuts Benchmark Interest Rate to 7.25%
The Central Bank of Peru announced a reduction in the country's key interest rate to 7.25%, down by 25 basis...
October 6, 2023
Peru Captures ‘Aragua Train’ Gang Leader and Members
On October 5, Peru's National Police arrested the leader and 30 suspects from a subgroup of the "Aragua Train" gang.
October 5, 2023
Peru Extends Emergency Over El Niño Threat
Peru's government extended a 60-day state of emergency in 855 districts, as announced by the official journal "El Peruano."
October 4, 2023
Peru Sees 3.65% Inflation by September 2023
Peru's inflation rose 3.65% from January to September 2023, says the National Institute of Statistics and Information (INEI).
October 2, 2023
Peru Police Chief Urges Emergency Action Over Shortages
In the latest Peru news, Peru's top cop, General Jorge Angulo, states the police force faces a critical lack of...
September 23, 2023
Lima Addresses Soaring Crime with Emergency Measures
In the latest Peru news, Lima experiences a crime surge, causing the government to announce a state of emergency.
September 22, 2023
Water Shortage Hits Peru’s Largest Amazon Rainforest City
In the latest climate news, Iquitos, the largest city in Peru's Amazon region, is gearing up for a water shortage.
September 20, 2023