Excessive Force and Potential Extrajudicial Executions: A recent report by rights group Amnesty International has shed light on the Peruvian government’s use of lethal violence in marginalized areas of the country during the crackdown on anti-government protests. The report, titled “Lethal Racism,” raises concerns that the government’s actions may amount…
Peru has made arrangements to temporarily extradite Joran Van Der Sloot to the United States to face extortion charges regarding the disappearance of Natalee Holloway in 2005. Van Der Sloot is the prime suspect in the case, and after he faces the US Court of law, he is expected to…
The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Peru’s humanitarian aid and disaster response efforts. In a recent meeting between US Ambassador to Peru, Lisa Kenna, and Peru’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Héctor Béjar, the two countries discussed their ongoing partnership to address humanitarian crises and natural disasters in…
Rescue Efforts Underway as Police Race Against Time to Recover Bodies An unknown number of miners have tragically lost their lives in a suspected fire that broke out at a gold mine in the southern region of Arequipa, Peru, in South America. As authorities and rescue teams race against the clock to recover the bodies, the chances of survival for the approximately 27 miners trapped underground are reported to be…
The Presidency of the Council of Ministers approved the designation of career diplomat Ana Rosa Maria Valdivieso Santa Maria as High Representative of Peru for the process of accession to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The designation was made official by Supreme Resolution No. 071-2023-PCM published in the Official Gazette El Peruano on Friday. According to the document, and in compliance with Supreme Decree No. 041-2023-PCM, Peru’s…
Once again, former President Pedro Castillo did not attend the virtual hearing of the Congress Oversight and Comptroller Committee initially intended for him to respond to lawyers – within the scope of the investigation into his alleged involvement in a criminal organization. Thus, the Chairman of the Committee, Hector Ventura, indicated that no more delaying actions will be allowed. “He (Pedro Castillo) tried to obstruct and has been obstructing the…
On may 5, the President of the Republic, Dina Boluarte, urged authorities to work in the broadest unity to achieve Peru’s development. Ms. Boluarte participated in the closing ceremony of the first Regional Council of State held for two days in the Peruvian capital, Lima. “Here are your governors and mayors (in) your districts; I want to work in the broadest unity, with the Peru of all bloods; (let’s) work and strengthen the development of the homeland and, thus, enter…
Economy-Finance Minister Alex Contreras on Friday reported that micro and small enterprises (MSEs) account for 21% of gross domestic product (GDP) and 99% of formal employment in Peru. “We have to continue advancing in this process of reactivating the economy as a whole, but also reactivating MSEs, because they represent a very relevant sector in (terms of) production; MSEs account for 21% of GDP, more than 99% of formal employment, and they hired more than 60% of the EAP,” Contreras…
Peruvian President Dina Boluarte has declared that the city of Cusco will host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum in 2024. During the Regional State Council’s inauguration on Thursday, Boluarte stated that this event is one of the most significant and important events to take place in Peru next year. The country was selected as the economy to assume the Presidency of the APEC Forum in 2024 in early 2022. The event will allow Peru to strengthen its international project…
A truck was involved in a collision with a train at a level crossing in Silves, Portugal, resulting in minor injuries to the driver. The incident has raised concerns about safety at level crossings and the need for increased caution when crossing railway tracks. The accident occurred when the truck attempted to cross the level crossing while a train was approaching. The collision caused significant damage to the truck and disrupted train services in the area for a brief period.…
President Dina Boluarte of Peru has reaffirmed her government’s commitment to working with local authorities to provide essential services for the population. During the ceremony of title deed handover in the Ventanilla district of Callao, the President emphasized the need for water, roads, sidewalks, highways, and bridges to reactivate the economy and improve the lives of all Peruvians. Mrs. Boluarte praised the efforts of her ministers and other Executive Branch officials who work tirelessly to deliver a message of hope…
Alarming Human Rights Violations Peruvian security forces have been accused of committing serious human rights violations during the anti-government protests in December, according to a report released by the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) on Wednesday. The report added that the response to the demonstrators could potentially be classified as a massacre. Over 60 individuals lost their lives in clashes with police and military personnel during the protests that erupted after the ousting of then-President Pedro Castillo. The IACHR…
Peru’s Hydrocarbons General Directorate (DGH) has presented 31 hydrocarbon blocks in 10 sedimentary basins to American investors, during a roadshow organized in Houston, Texas. The event was aimed at promoting oil and gas exploration in the country and attracting foreign investment. The initiative comes after the Peruvian government approved new regulations for hydrocarbon exploration and exploitation activities, which aim to simplify and accelerate the approval processes for new projects in the sector. In addition, the government hopes that this initiative…
On April 27th, 2023, agreements on migration and border control between Peru and its neighboring countries, including Colombia, Ecuador, and Chile, entered into force. The objective of these agreements is to improve cooperation in managing migration flows and to reinforce border control. The agreements were signed in 2021 and have since been ratified by each country’s respective legislative bodies. The agreements establish a framework for the exchange of information on migration flows, the prevention of irregular migration, and the protection…
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