Category: Peru
April 10, 2012 > Staff
Peru: Shining Path Rebels Capture, Then Release Gas Workers
Today in Latin America Top Story — Peru’s Shining Path rebels kidnapped at least 29 natural gas workers reportedly employed by the Swedish firm Skanska on Monday, releasing most of them […] Read More >
April 4, 2012 > Staff
Peruvian President Ollanta Humala’s Brother Complains of Prison Beating
Today in Latin America Top Story — Peruvian President Ollanta Humala arranged to have his younger brother Antauro transferred to solitary confinement while he serves a 19-year prison sentence, but he […] Read More >
March 15, 2012 > Staff
Three Killed in Peru Gold Mining Protests
Today in Latin America Top Story — At least three protesters were killed by gunfire Wednesday in Peru’s Amazon basin as informer gold miners demonstrated against government regulations on the illegal mining […] Read More >
February 24, 2012 > Staff
Peru Tries to Block Spain’s Claim On Shipwrecked Treasure
Today in Latin America Top Story — The Peruvian government on Thursday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to block Spain from receiving a shipment of valuable coins discovered in a Spanish […] Read More >
October 11, 2011 > Staff
Peru: Ollanta Humala Fires 30 Police Commanders In Corruption Clean-Up
Today in Latin America Top Story — Peruvian President Ollanta Humala fired two-thirds of the country’s top police commanders in a move intended to root out corruption. Thirty of Peru’s […] Read More >
September 6, 2011 > Emily Kirkland
Climate Change Poses Challenge For Peru
In Peru, climate change is already a troubling daily reality. Peru’s arid coast depends largely on glacial run-off for its water supply, especially during the long dry season. In the […] Read More >
July 28, 2011 > Andrew OReilly
Humala Sworn In As Peru’s New President; Promises Growth Will Include Poor
Peru swore in Ollanta Humala as the country’s new president Thursday, succeeding outgoing president Alán García. Humala, a former lieutenant colonel in the Peruvian army, campaigned on a platform of […] Read More >
July 7, 2011 > Staff
Peru’s Humala Surprised By Obama During White House Meeting; Holds Talks With Clinton
Today in Latin America Top Story — Peru’s President-elect Ollanta Humala had a surprise meeting with U.S. President Barack Obama in Washington D.C. Humala, who was in the U.S. to […] Read More >
July 5, 2011 > Andrew OReilly
Peru’s Humala Visits U.S. To Meet With Hillary Clinton; Possibly With Obama
Peruvian President-elect Ollanta Humala is one his way to the United States for a number of high-profile meetings Wednesday in Washington D.C. In his first trip to the U.S. since […] Read More >
June 24, 2011 > Andrew OReilly
Peru To Pass Colombia As World’s Largest Coca Producer, UN Report Says
Peru may soon take over the title of world’s top coca producer from Colombia, according to a report released Thursday by the United Nations (UN). For the fifth straight year, […] Read More >