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Peru's gross domestic product (GDP) grew 5.2 percent in the last quarter of 2013 over the same period a year earlier, representing 17 consecutive quarters of growth. |
 Peru remains one of the most dynamic economies in the region, and with one of the biggest potential in a long-term perspective. Since the early 90s, Peru has implemented a number of structural changes in order to increase domestic and external demand, and its presence in the global framework.
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 Fishing activity in Peru generates a total of 221,000 jobs and contributes about two percent to the country's gross domestic product.
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Peru's newly elected Prime Minister Rene Cornejo has stressed the importance of attracting investment in the country as a core element of his management in order to boost multi-sector initiatives aimed at enhancing health, citizen safety and education.
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The value of mining exports from Peru amounted to $23 billion in 2013, showing a decrease of 12.5% from 2012, the National Society of Mining, Petroleum and Energy (SNMPE) said on Monday.
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The Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), Jose Miguel Insulza, on Tuesday received the first Vice President of Peru, Marisol Espinoza, in a protocolary visit at the headquarters of the hemispheric institution in Washington, DC.
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Cooperation between Peru and China represents a path toward mutual benefit and common development, said a top Peruvian lawmaker.
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Sitting on a flat volcanic plain 18,000 feet above sea level, the great Quelccaya ice cap of Peru is the largest piece of ice in the tropics. In recent decades, as scientists have watched it melt at an accelerating pace, it has also become a powerful symbol of global warming.
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emperature has been driving the fluctuating size of Peru's Quelccaya Ice Cap, not snowfall, according to a new analysis. The Quelccaya Ice Cap is the largest ice mass in the tropics and sits 18,000 feet above sea level in the Peruvian Andes. The dramatic shrinkage of the tropical glacier in recent decades has made it a poster child for global climate change.
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We hope you know how to say "book now" in Spanish (hint: it's "reservar ahora"). Because after reading this roundup of the top nine adrenaline-inducing adventures in Peru, you'll be buying a flight to Lima so fast your credit card will smoke. This South American wonder country serves up desert, jungle, beach, and mountains in equal servings-so whether you're hoping to kayak across the world's highest navigable lake or climb through the rainforest canopy at the continent's most remote jungle lodge, this is the destination for you.
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From the Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu, get your groove on and dance along the byways of Peru with Digital First Media's own David Freid. For a few minutes, escape into dazzling landscapes and ancient Inca ruins. We bring you a new, captivating video showing you Peru in a new, unique way. |
There's a renaissance in progress on Calle Manuel Bonilla in Miraflores. It's a rebirth of taste and style, led by trendy bars, eateries, and cafes like Rouge Bar and La Cafetera Caf�.
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Peru's National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology, and History is has a new exhibit that explores ancient peoples' relationship with the sea. |
 The Lion King is soon to arrive in Lima to delight Disney fans, theater lovers, and musical geeks alike. According to La Republica, the beloved musical will premiere on March 2, in the Parque de la Amistad in the Lima district of Surco.
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 Peruvian fashion designers are once again preparing to show their work on an international stage. Designers Noe Bernacelli, Jos� Zafra, and Jercy Gutierrez of Evol�t will all present collections in Vancouver in late March.
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 The Peruvian capital city of Lima is all set to host the 18th edition of the Peruvian international fair for the garment and footwear industry 'PeruModa 2014' from April 9 to 11, at the Museo de La Nacion (Peruvian National Museum) in the city.
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 Six Peruvian fishermen who were lost at sea for 21 days are back on land with their families, daily El Comercio reported. The small-scale fishermen went out to sea from Chimbote. On February 2, the boat lost contact with land about 10 miles offshore, between the coastal towns of Huarmey and Casma.
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