IMF criticizes Covid pension withdrawals in Chile and Peru: “They mainly favor higher-income households”
Early withdrawals from pension funds are not only an issue in Chile and Peru, but also in the corridors of...
October 22, 2021Section
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Disapproval of Peru’s president rises to 50% due to questioned ministers
According to a survey by Datum International released on Thursday, disapproval against Peruvian President Pedro Castillo's administration
October 21, 2021
Peru energy companies paid US$750 million in royalties to the government
The mining-energy guild reported that this figure (US$749.8 million) represented a 130% growth compared to the US$325.6 million paid by...
October 21, 2021
Peruvian Congress passed a law to shield itself from dissolution by President Castillo
Peruvian Parliament passed a questionable law that significantly restricts the so-called "vote of confidence"
October 20, 2021
Covid-19: Government of Peru declares all provinces in moderate pandemic alert level
Due to the notable decrease in the number of infections and deaths caused by the virus, all provinces currently enjoy...
October 19, 2021
Peruvian ambassador to Venezuela to be barred from leaving Perú because of alleged money laundering
Peruvian prosecutor's office requests that Peruvian ambassador to Venezuela be barred from leaving the country for alleged money laundering
October 19, 2021
Markets run out of copper, price remains near record highs; Chile and Peru as beneficiaries
The lack of copper in global distribution centers intensifies rising prices of the metal, benefiting Chile and Peru, world's main...
October 19, 2021
Covid-19: Starting today, a shorter curfew is in effect in Peru
The head of the Minsa Peru recalled that the curfew hours were shortened because country's provinces are now at moderate...
October 18, 2021
Peru’s Castillo loses support of his own party, which denounces turn to center-right
Marxist-leaning Peru Libre party, which brought President Pedro Castillo to power, will not support him in opposition-dominated Congress
October 14, 2021