Peru: Judiciary sentences former Congress Chair Salaverry to eight-year imprisonment

The court also ordered the payment of S/119,577 (US$32,635) in civil reparations. The sentence will take effect once the ruling is confirmed, with the full reading scheduled for March 21 at 5:00 p.m. (local time), the Judiciary announced via social …

Peru: PM highlights increase in exports and positive impact on employment

"Mining remains the sector that contributes the most to the country's shipments (63% of the total). More exports mean more jobs," he stated on his social media. Mining —the sector that contributes the most to the South American country's …

Peru’s 2025 Venice Biennale Exhibition Honors Uros and Aymara Ancestral Construction Techniques

Eric Frattini, The Uru Expedition led by Kitin Muñoz, 1988. Aimara artisans working over the scaffolding of the reed raft in Punta Negra beach, Lima. Private Collection. Courtesy of Eric Frattini.. Image © Eric Frattini Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail …

Peru cements position as world's leading blueberry exporter

Last year, Peru achieved an extraordinary level of blueberry production and exports, despite the fact that the season is ongoing until April 2025. By the end of 2024, the exported volume reached 326,000 tons, marking a 57% increase compared to 2023. …

Peru: Exports up by 30.7% in January 2025

Mining —the sector that contributes the most to the South American country's exports (63% of the total)— saw a 38.5% increase in export value in January, with notable growth in copper sales (+47.5%) and gold (+42.1%). The prices of both minerals were 6 …

Peru: President meets with La Convencion's Amazonian Municipal Commonwealth Mayors

The meeting was also attended by Cabinet Chief Eduardo Adrianzen, along with Ministers Morgan Quero (Education), Cesar Vasquez (Health), Angel Manero (Agrarian Irrigation-Development), Jorge Montero (Energy-Mines), Durich Whittembury (Housing-Construction …

Schialer: Colombia's FA Minister to visit Peru on March 14

"On Friday, I will have the pleasure of welcoming Colombia's new Foreign Affairs Minister, Laura Sarabia, to Peru. We will receive her with open arms. We are on the verge of normalizing our relations at the highest level by exchanging ambassadors …

Dr. Seuss Day tradition continues at Peru State College

Highlander Silver raises $32.3 million for exploration in Peru

Highlander Silver Corp. [HSLV-CSE] has raised $32.2 million from a bought deal private placement. The company said net proceeds are earmarked for the advancement of exploration at the company’s San Luis gold-silver project in Peru, an asset it acquired …

Three Questions with Carolina Peralta of Florencia y Fortunata in Cusco, Peru

Florencia y Fortunata Café Founder Carolina Peralta. All images courtesy of Florencia y Fortunata Café. When Carolina Peralta, the founder of Florencia y Fortunata Café in Cusco, Peru, celebrated good news or received a good grade in school as a child, it …