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Celebrating 204 years as a republic: deepening multilevel Peru-Korea relations
The Korea Times
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August 14, 2025
On July 28, Peru commemorated 204 years as an independent republic. This significant milestone was not only a moment of national celebration, but also an occasion for reflection on the progress we have made and the challenges we continue to face...
World : Peru Enacts Security Forces Amnesty For Violations During Conflict
Bernama
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August 14, 2025
BUENOS AIRES, Aug 14 (Bernama-dpa) -- Peruvian President Dina Boluarte on Wednesday signed into law an amnesty Bill shielding security forces from prosecution for crimes committed during the political violence and guerrilla warfare that rocked...
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Photos: Voluntary Action Center opens in Peru
Ilinois Valley
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ExpandAutoplay Image 1 of 4 Nate Kloster, executive director at the Voluntary Action Center (center) cuts the ribbon on the facilities new space on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025 in the former Peru Pizza House downtown Peru. VAC is a nonprofit...
Peru's pomegranate exports increased by 37% in 2025 season
Fresh Plaza
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August 12, 2025
Peru exported 2,249 containers with 39,102 tons of pomegranate in the 2025 season, i.e., 37% more volume than last year. According to data from the consulting firm Fresh Cargo, the total FOB value reached $99.3 million, consolidating the country...
Peru residents rank 89th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois for June
Illinois Valley Times
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August 11, 2025
Peru taxpayers ranked 89th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in June, according to Illinois tax records. In total, residents paid approximately $1.2 million in sales taxes during that month. Peru ranked 91st in the Prairie State the month...
Today's Top 3 News: Vehicles and Palm Oil Lead Indonesia's Export Commodities to Peru
Tempo.co
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August 13, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. Here are the highlights: Meteor Shower in Australia Tonight: What You Need to Know; Vehicles and Palm Oil Lead Indonesia's Export Commodities to Peru; and...
Peru reaffirms international leadership by chairing APEC Trade and Investment Committee
Andina
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August 12, 2025
The election of Julio Jose Chan Sanchez, the current APEC General Coordinator from Mincetur's Deputy Ministry of Foreign Trade, was unanimously approved by the 21 economies that make up the bloc during the Third Senior Officials' Meeting (SOM3)...
Peru exported more than 289,500 tons of mango in the 2024-2025 season
Fresh Plaza
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August 12, 2025
The National Agricultural Health Service (Senasa) reported that during the 2024-2025 season, Peru exported 289,508 tons of mango, a significant recovery from the 83,153 tons recorded in the previous season. The increase is attributed both to a...
Healing Terror With the Arts: CLCS Director Led Creative Writing Workshop in Lima, Peru
University of Arkansas
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Photo Submitted Almenara led a creative writing workshop with male inmates at Miguel Castro Castro Prison in Lima, Peru, focusing on the theme of "healing terror with the arts." Dr. Erika Almenara, associate professor of Spanish in the Department...
Latin Metals enlarges Para Copper Project, Peru
Resource World Magazine
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August 13, 2025
Latin Metals Inc. [TSXV: LMS; OTCQB: LMSQF] reported that its 100%-owned subsidiary Zafiro Mining S.A.C. has acquired additional mineral rights contiguous to the Para copper project in southern Peru. This acquisition expands the project to the...
Peru: San Jose Obrero Parish receives papal miter sent by Pope Leo XIV
Andina
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August 12, 2025
14:09 | Chiclayo (Lambayeque region), Aug. 12. San Jose Obrero Parish in La Victoria district, Chiclayo, Lambayeque region, experienced a historic night on August 10, thanks to the arrival of the papal miter sent directly from the Vatican by Pope...
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Peru mayor sets tentative Sept. 12 opening for Five Below
Ilinois Valley
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Peru Mayor Ken Kolowski recently announced the projected grand opening date for Five Below is Sunday, Sept. 12. The store has been in the workers since November 2023, when a planning and zoning commission meeting was set to consider a petition to...
Peru lifts duties on 90% of Indonesian imports
Antara
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August 12, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Ministry of Trade has announced that 90.68 percent, or around 7,257 categories of Indonesian goods, can now enter Peru tariff-free under the Indonesia-Peru Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). Director...
New Stratus Energy Announces Formal Application For Block 192 In Peru
MENAFN
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN- Newsfile Corp) Calgary, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - August 13, 2025) - New Stratus Energy Inc. (TSXV: NSE) ("New Stratus", "NSE" or the "Corporation") is pleased to announce the submission of a formal application to operate and invest in...
Peru reaffirms international leadership by chairing the APEC Trade and Investment Committe
Andina
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August 12, 2025
The election of Julio Jose Chan Sanchez, the current APEC General Coordinator from Mincetur's Deputy Ministry of Foreign Trade, was unanimously approved by the 21 economies that make up the bloc during the Third Senior Officials' Meeting (SOM3)...
Juez de Perú ordena cárcel preventiva por cinco meses para el expresidente Martín Vizcarra
Los Angeles Times
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August 14, 2025
LIMA — Un juez de Perú ordenó el miércoles la prisión preventiva por cinco meses para el expresidente Martín Vizcarra mientras continúa el juicio que se le sigue por presuntos actos de corrupción cometidos cuando era gobernador de una región en...
Peru's FA Min boosts bilateral trade and export diversification during Singapore visit
Andina
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August 12, 2025
10:27 | Singapore (Singapore), Aug. 12. At the conclusion of President Dina Boluarte's trip to Japan and Indonesia, Foreign Affairs Minister Elmer Schialer continued with an official visit to Singapore. In his third destination, the Peruvian...
IV Alzheimer’s Support Group meets Aug. 18 at Peru library
Ilinois Valley
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The Illinois Valley Alzheimer’s Caring Friends Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18, at the Peru Public Library. Guest speaker Angela Dahl of At Home Care of Peru will present “Caregiving support for individuals with dementia.” For...
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OSF pauses move of OB-GYN Services from Ottawa to Peru
Ilinois Valley
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OSF HealthCare has temporarily postponed plans to move inpatient OB-GYN services from OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center in Ottawa to its Peru hospital. On Wednesday, OSF said OB-GYN services will continue at OSF Saint Elizabeth in Ottawa for now....
World CNN Peru grants amnesty to security forces accused of abuse during fight against rebel groups
Yahoo News
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Peruvian President Dina Boluarte signed into law Wednesday a bill granting amnesty to police officers, military personnel and members of civilian self-defense committees who took part in counterterrorism activities during the country’s bloody...