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Peru: Solar-Powered Fish Farming in Indigenous Communities
The first harvest of Amazonian fish from one of the ponds contributing to the food security of indigenous families, using solar energy. The initiative is expected to be replicated in a second phase, reaching more indigenous communities in two...
Explosion in high-crime area in northern Peru injures 10 people and damages 25 homes

Peru's president affirms sovereignty of Amazon River island
LIMA, Peru -- LIMA, Peru (AP) — Peruvian President Dina Boluarte on Friday traveled to an Amazon River island at the center of a territorial dispute with Colombia, where she affirmed Peru’s unquestionable sovereignty over the territory. The first...

Blast in northern Peru’s crime-ridden area injures 10, damages 25 homes
The explosion, which disrupted electricity in the area and impacted an unknown number of vehicles, was the second blast reported in the South American country on Thursday. An explosion on a street in a region of northern Peru plagued by organised...
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New internet service provider opens location in Peru
FiberMeFast, an internet service provider out of Geneseo, recently announced they will open a new office in Peru, located at the Janko Center, Ste. D2, 2011 Rock St. The location will be considered a customer experience center, providing residents...

Peru’s president affirms sovereignty of Amazon River island as tensions with Colombia escalate
LIMA, Peru (AP) — Peruvian President Dina Boluarte on Friday traveled to an Amazon River island at the center of a territorial dispute with Colombia, where she affirmed Peru’s unquestionable sovereignty over the territory. The first visit from...

Peru’s president affirms sovereignty of Amazon River island as tensions with Colombia escalate

Peru’s political crisis deepens as ex-President Vizcarra detained over bribery allegations
Peru’s political crisis deepens as ex-President Vizcarra detained over bribery allegations Peru’s revolving door of presidents has taken another dramatic turn with the detention of former President Martín Vizcarra, marking yet another chapter in...

World News in Brief: Shipwreck off Italy kills at least 27 years, anniversary of the Taliban takeover, Peru Amnesty Law
Hcr Supports at least 60 survivors who were brought to the ground, but the Italian coast guard warned that more bodies could still be recovered. According to local reports, passengers were traveling from Libya in the hope of reaching Italy....

Peru: President participates in patriotic civic event in Santa Rosa de Loreto district
Peru’s Exalmar acquires Centinela from Romero
Credit: Shutterstock/Hieu Nghia Several firms have helped Peruvian fishing company Pesquera Exalmar purchase counterpart Pesquera Centinela from local conglomerate Grupo Romero and obtain a US$130 million acquisition financing to fund the...

Peru: President arrives in Santa Rosa de Loreto district

Peru: New Nationality Law officially enacted
The law establishes the legal framework applicable to the procedures for obtaining, recovering, and renouncing Peruvian nationality, as well as the issuance of the corresponding nationality certificates, ensuring compliance with constitutional...

DNA Analysis of Peru ‘Alien’ Mummies Raises New Questions Over Origins
Scientists uncover genetic clues about the mysterious alien mummies in Peru. Credit: kingofthebigmacs / Flickr / CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 In 2015, a grave digger in Peru uncovered several mummified bodies inside a cave, igniting global debate. The remains,...

5 Things to Do in Peru Beyond Machu Picchu
Peru is a country filled with ancient mysteries, stunning landscapes, and vibrant culture. While Machu Picchu is undoubtedly the crown jewel of Peruvian tourism, there are many other incredible experiences waiting to be discovered. In this...

Peru: Martin Vizcarra spent first night at Barbadillo Prison

Western, Peru school boards meet this week

Peru: BCR only sets reference rates in domestic currency
"Our Central Bank (BCR) cannot set dollar or euro rates; that is determined by other central banks," he stated. Likewise, Velarde noted that the debt held by State-owned oil company Petroperu is mainly in foreign currency. "Petroperu's debt is not...

Peru’s President Boluarte signs military crimes amnesty bill into law
Peruvian President Dina Boluarte has approved a contentious bill that will protect the military, police, and other government-authorised personnel from punishment for human rights violations perpetrated during the country’s decades-long internal...

Explosion in high-crime area in northern Peru injures 10 people and damages 25 homes
LIMA, Peru (AP) — An explosion on a street in a northern Peruvian region plagued by organized crime injured at… LIMA, Peru (AP) — An explosion on a street in a northern Peruvian region plagued by organized crime injured at least 10 people and...