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Peru's growing popularity as a travel destination for tourists from all over the world is continuing to generate income for the country.
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The Central Reserve Bank (BCR) of Peru has purchased foreign currency (FC) for a total of US$ 19.07 billion between 2012 and 2013, thus favoring the increase of net international reserves in the country, the BCR has said.
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 Peru's smelters will "gradually" adapt to environmental standards, SNMPE says
Peru's copper smelters will "gradually" modernize as technology becomes available to meet new and stricter environmental standards, said Eva Arias, president of the country's mining, hydrocarbon and energy society (SNMPE).
New standards for sulfur dioxide emissions, which will lower the permissible amount in the air from 80ug/m3 to 20ug/m3 from January 1, 2014, will mainly apply to Southern Copper's Ilo complex and the former Doe Run Per� zinc-lead-copper smelter in La Oroya as they produce more sulfur dioxide than other facilities, Arias told BNamericas.
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Peruvian President Ollanta Humala ended his Asian tour after having attended the 21st Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit in Bali, Indonesia, and paid a state visit to Thailand.
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Peruvian President Ollanta Humala held a bilateral meeting with New Zealand's Prime Minister John Key on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Nusa Dua, Bali, on Monday.
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Aquino has invited the President of Peru, Ollanta Humala, whom he bonded with since sitting together as panelists at the APEC CEO Summit's forum on inclusive growth.
Aquino said the Philippines has established a "deep relationship" with Peru, pointing out that both countries have similar experiences in fighting communist rebels, being an emerging economy, and promoting inclusiveness. He also exchanged notes with Humala on tourism after the world leader told him of his desire to promote his country's tourism industry.
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Peruvian President Ollanta Humala held a one-on-one meeting with the leader of the Republic of Korea Park Geun-hye on the sidelines of the annual summit of Pacific Rim economies in Bali, Indonesia.
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 New archaeoastronomical alignments found at Machu Picchu
A joint Peruvian-Polish team have examined a previously unexcavated building in the well-preserved Inca retreat of Machu Picchu and found that the structure is astronomically aligned according to Prof. Mariusz Zi�łkowski, Head of Pre-Columbian Research Centre at the University of Warsaw.
"Despite the difficult terrain we managed to perform 3D laser scans, which we then used to prepare a precise model of this amazing complex." said Prof. Zi�łkowski. Results of preliminary analysis indicate that it is a device used probably by a small group of Inca priests astronomers for precise observations of the position of celestial bodies on the horizon, against the distinctive Yanantin mountain peaks.
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This Hare Krishna-run retreat center is perfect for anyone looking for a relaxing getaway close to Lima.
The Eco-Truly Park, a small Hare Krishna retreat, sits in the midst of fields of green dotted with large trees. On a trip to another place in northern Peru, I had noticed the colorful beehive-shaped buildings as we drove by. This enclave of peace and tranquility is open to all visitors.
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Question: When's the last time you went out for Peruvian food? That's what we thought. This tasty South American fare may not be as widely available as say, Italian or Mexican, but we'd venture to guess that there's a cozy BYOB restaurant tucked away in your city somewhere - perhaps you've already found it.
While it's fun to try a cuisine you don't eat on a regular basis, sometimes navigating the menu can be a bit confusing. So, if "chupe" means nothing to you, you're not alone. To help you out (and maybe, even impress a dining companion), we've got six gorgeous snaps of Peruvian dishes you need to know.
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See what happens when you combine the distinct flavors of two very different cuisines.
On a busy old town Surco street, packed with pharmacies, chifas, hardware and convenience stores, a new Asian-Peruvian fusion eatery with remarkable food stands out. Oyako is led by a young couple with big dreams and real potential to achieve them.
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President Ollanta Humala wants to see birth of new technology and science agency before end of his presidency.
Government officials in Peru are looking to increase the country's participation in innovation and scientific research through the creation of a Ministry of Science and Technology.
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Huanchaco, Peru will be officially dedicated as a World Surfing Reserve Saturday, October 26th in a series of beachfront celebrations and ceremonies. The heralded Huanchaco surf zone joins just four other sites to claim such status--Malibu in California, Ericeira in Portugal, Manly Beach in Australia, and Santa Cruz in California. Huanchaco will represent the first World Surfing Reserve site in Latin America. The dedication ceremony will officially establish the Huanchaco World Surfing Reserve, covering approximately five miles of surf-rich, environmentally diverse coastline.
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Day three of the Dakar Series in Peru, called The Inca Challenge, ended Sunday with two Chileans and a Brazilian in the top three spots, each in his respective division, after racing through the desert sand of Pisco province.
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Some 13 million trees, planted one by one by hand three feet apart, have created a huge forest and a steady income for the people of Granja Porc�n, a remote town in Peru's Andes Mountains.
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Workers in Peru's public sector are being treated to a long weekend, with a four-day holiday that began officially on Saturday, Oct. 5, and will continue until today, Tuesday, Oct. 8. Many public sector workers will also be able to enjoy a day off on the last day of the four-day weekend, Oct. 8.
Curious about the motive for the long weekend? We dug up some information about the holiday, which officially falls on Oct. 8, and commemorates the Battle of Angamos. |
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Hundreds of Peruvian pets attended mass and get an special blessing during the celebration of St. Francis day.
Furry creatures of all shapes and sizes were welcomed into churches on Sunday in celebration of the feast of Saint Francis of Assisi. Each October, churches remember St. Francis, the patron saint of animals and the environment, by offering a special blessing for pets.
St. Francis was known as a champion of the poor, and serves as the pope's namesake. Pope Francis has embraced St. Francis' mission of humility and simplicity. |
Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani of Lima, Peru, has charged that publicity surrounding the removal of another Peruvian prelate is a "circus" orchestrated to discredit him.
Bishop Miranda, an auxiliary of the Ayaucho archdiocese, was removed from office after the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith investigated sex-abuse charges against him. Bishop Miranda has denied the charges, although he admitted to imprudent conduct. |
The government of Peru's Kelluyo district, located in Chucuito province, has filed a project in the national public investment system (SNIP) for the construction of an irrigation project to benefit four communities in the district.
The works are to include the construction of a dam, intake pipe and a water driveline, in addition to other complementary works, benefiting around 6,930 people in the Mayku Phujo, Chacocollo, Alto Aracachi Queluyo and Kapia Pusuma communities. |
Popular Peruvian television show "Mi problema con las mujeres" may hit small screens across USA via network ABC.
According to Deadline Hollywood, American television network ABC has acquired and begun to develop "My Problem with Women" with the help of showrunner Jason Gann. Gann, as Deadline reports, has a lot of experience with adapting foreign shows for US audiences, having brought the successful comedy "Wilfred" to the States from his homeland of Australia. |
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