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, 2023Section
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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
Peru Announces 60-Day Water Emergency in 544 Districts
Peru declared a 60-day emergency in 544 districts in anticipation of a water crisis from an expected El Niño event...
September 20, 2023
Peru Declares Emergency to Fight Crime in Key Districts
In the latest news, Peru's President Dina Boluarte has declared a state of emergency in two Lima districts and one...
September 19, 2023
Peru’s Congress Passes Bill Against ‘Inclusive Language’
Peru's Congress approved Bill 3464, which aims to eliminate "inclusive language" from school texts, as the official Congress website reported.
September 18, 2023
Peru Cuts 2023 Growth Forecast to 0.9%
Julio Velarde, the head of Peru's Central Bank, lowered the country's 2023 growth forecast from 2.2% to 0.9%.
September 16, 2023
Peru’s Farm Exports Hit $4.8B by July 2023
The Ministry of Agricultural Development and Irrigation announced that Peru's farm exports reached $4.825 billion from January to July 2023.
September 15, 2023
Paraguay’s Soybean Sales Soar in Second Third of 2023
By the end of August 2023, Paraguay's soybean exports had soared by 130.2% compared to the same period in 2022.
September 15, 2023