Peru’s lessons in the art of anti-government dissent
Art collectives and other activist groups in Peru have long been pioneers in developing innovative…
10 years ago
Judge in Peru orders former President Alejandro Toledo jailed
Former President Alejandro Toledo has been sentenced to 18 months preventative jailing following charges of…
10 years ago
Flooding pushes back academic calendar in northern Peru
Catastrophic flooding in Peru's northern state of Piura will prevent 5,000 students from attending classes today.…
10 years ago
Odebrecht confirms $3 million bribe paid to Peru’s ex-president
Odebrecht’s former CEO Marcelo Odebrecht has confirmed that his company paid $3 million in bribes…
10 years ago
Peru to reevaluate environmental laws over La Oroya smelter
Peru's environment ministry has proposed modifying laws restricting sulfur dioxide emissions to attract buyers for…
10 years ago
Peru’s Congress moves to repeal hate-crime legislation
Peru's Congress last week took the first step to repeal language which makes violence against gays…
10 years ago
Peru’s Corporacion Lindley expands c-store model throughout Lima
Corporacion Lindley, the family business which invented Inca Kola and now controls Coca-Cola distribution in…
10 years ago
Lima: Callao governor latest suspect in Odebrecht corruption
The regional governor of Callao is the latest high-profile figure implicated in the Odebrecht corruption…
10 years ago
Tensions rise over Peru’s position against Venezuela government
Relations between Peru and Venezuela have further deteriorated after Venezuela's supreme court shuttered the legislature…
10 years ago
New documentary showcases different side of Peru’s cocaine valley
The short film, "Racing in Cocaine Valley," showcases the bizarre sport of rickshaw racing popular in…
10 years ago