La presidenta de Perú no podrá viajar al funeral del papa Francisco por rechazo del Congreso

LIMA (AP) — El congreso peruano negó el miércoles el permiso solicitado por la mandataria Dina Boluarte para viajar al Vaticano y representar a Perú en los funerales del papa Francisco. No es la primera vez que el Parlamento impide que la presidenta …

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Peru: Congress rejects presidential trip to attend Pope Francis' funeral

The petition submitted by the Executive Branch on Tuesday received 40 votes in favor, 45 votes against, and one abstention. At the start of the session, Congress members —who met in a hybrid format— observed a minute of silence for the passing of His …

What USAID cuts mean for Peru as it battles cartels on coca, gold trade

In Peru’s Amazon region, drug gangs running the coca trade in cooperation with Mexican cartels have over recent years expanded into illegal mining, especially for gold. In response, the U.S. Agency for International Development shifted some …

Peru: President calls for redoubled efforts to promote labor formalization

These remarks were made during the ceremony to present the informal workers registry, an event held at the Government Palace in the presence of ministers from various sectors. "As Head of State, I call on all sectors of the Executive Branch today to …

Peru: Signing of FTA with Guatemala to boost business and agricultural exports

According to Mincetur, this document brings transformative opportunities, preferential market access, as well as eliminates both tariff and non-tariff barriers. Likewise, it will encourage new business ventures and diversify exports, with a focus on the …

Solis Minerals reports more high-grade copper confirmed at Cinto Project, Peru

Solis Minerals Limited [TSXV: SLMN] provided an update on copper mineralization identified in channel samples at the Cinto Project in Peru. Highlights: More copper porphyry mineralization identified at Cinto (100% Solis Minerals) from channel sample assays …

Peru: President Boluarte participates in signing of FTA Protocol with Guatemala

The event took place at the Government Palace in the Peruvian capital, Lima. ?????????? La presidenta Dina Boluarte encabezó la firma del protocolo que activa el Tratado de Libre Comercio (TLC) con Guatemala, originalmente suscrito en 2011. En 2024, el …

Best Chifa & Nikkei Restaurants in Lima, Peru

When you think about Peruvian food, what comes to mind? Videos by TravelAwaits Off the top of my head, I see a meal that includes ceviche and guinea pig, topped off with a foamy Pisco sour. But that’s a mishmash of the most well-known Peruvian dishes I can …

Peru: Enacted law hinders freedom of expression and association and jeopardizes access to justice for victims

Lima, 15 April 2025 Amnesty International rejects the recent enactment of the law that modifies the creation of the Peruvian Agency for International Cooperation (APCI), a norm that violates freedom of expression, freedom of association and access to …