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Agro exporting sector grew by 20% last year, due to a boosting in the agricultural activity, confirmed the Agriculture minister, Juan Manuel Benites.
According to Benites, the agro exporting sector was one of the top growing ones, surpassing S/.5.3 billion (US$1.81 billion). |
Peru's gross domestic product might have expanded by 2% in December last year, posting a rebound in comparison with November's 0.31%, estimated the Lima Chamber of Commerce (CCL).
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Peru's gross domestic product might have rebounded in December 2014 driven by the construction sector after a slight slowdown in November, said Adrian Armas, manager of Economic Studies at Peru's Central Reserve Bank (BCR).
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China became the main products supplier for Peru, announced the Lima Chamber of Commerce (CCL).
Currently, China has displaced the US, which used to hold the first position.
According to the ranking, the Asian Giant's participation represents 21.1%, closely followed by the US (20.9%).
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The exports of textile manufacturing grew by 13.5% during the 2014 January-November period, reaching US$573.8 million, informed Adex (Association of Peruvian Exporters).
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Peru's economy had a tough time last week, hit by the release of data showing a sharp decline in growth in November, which came only a day after a global sell-off of copper that sent the price of the country's biggest export earner tumbling.
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 In 2016's first quarter the extension of the Camisea (Gas Pipeline) will begin.
The project is being managed by Transportadora de Gas del Peru (TGP).
It will enable to increase from 314 million to 450 million cubic feet the amount of hydrocarbon, transported to Lima every day.
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 GE Oil & Gas has been awarded a long-term contractual service agreement through General Electric International Peru to support the PERU LNG S.R.L LNG facility. The LNG plant is located in Pampa Melchorita, Peru, which is approximately 100 miles south of Lima.
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Government investment in the agricultural sector registered over S/.2.7 billion (about US$930 million) in 2014.
The amount is the highest in the sector's history, announced the Ministry of Agriculture (Minagri).
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 The sale of Andean products through the Sierra Exportadora program reached about US$201.8 million in 2014, announced the institution attached to the Presidency of the Council of Ministers.
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The natural wealth of South America's tropical forests is at growing risk from demand for its minerals-and specifically its gold.
Researchers says that a veritable global gold rush has led to a significant increase of deforestation in the region's forests, and is having a growing environmental impact on some of the most biologically important areas in the tropics.
The researchers say the increased mining pressure is caused by rising demand and greater financial insecurity.
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 Peru's President Ollanta Humala assured today "there is no place" for any acts against democracy in his government.In this sense, he ruled out reports claiming the government may have been involved in an alleged "reglaje" (tracking) on politicians.
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An agreement has been reached between the Dutch and Peruvian governments on the sale of three Agusta-Bell AB412 SP helicopters, the Dutch Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced on 19 January.
Signing of the contract is expected at the end of January, the MoD stated.
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 Peru and Ecuador have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on labor cooperation aimed at fostering employment and friendship ties in both nations, announced Peru's Labor Minister Fredy Otarola.
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 Peru's Health Minister, Anibal Velasquez, will visit Seoul on January 22-23 to enhance the bilateral cooperation agenda and technical assistance with his Korean counterpart, Moon Hyungpyo.
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Located off the beaten path in Chorrillos is the popular family-owned and managed restaurant, Sonia. Sonia is located a half block away from the boulevard Bajada Huyalas and has been serving locals and tourists for 34 years. |
Are you aware of all the unknown attractions of one of the prettiest beaches in Peru? Aside from its heavenly beaches and its celestial waters, there's much more to do when traveling to Mancora. |
 Hikers coming to Machu Picchu via the Inca Trail, one of the most popular tough treks on earth, can now download a new app named Camino Inca before heading out on their journey.
Users will be able to access virtual maps on their smart phones or tablets, a useful tool for those attempting the steep climbs and descents to the renowned Sun-Gate overlooking Machu Picchu.
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Puno's cultural heritage grabs attention from for its dances, festivals, and treats such as its unique quinoa ice cream. |
 The Culture Minister, Diana �lvarez-Calder�n, reaffirmed today the attack committed against Nazca Lines was not a mistake, but an illegal act, which should be assumed by Greenpeace.
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 Greenpeace has provided Peruvian authorities with the identities of the four foreign activists principally responsible for vandalizing the Nazca Lines heritage site during last month's international climate negotiations in Lima, Bloomberg Businessweekhas learned. The stunt, in which activists placed yellow letters urging climate action near a hummingbird carved in soil 1,500 years ago that is a national symbol of Peru, bombed. It distracted attention from the climate talks and outraged Peru's people and government, which has called for the activists' extradition to face legal charges. |
 Education Minister, Jaime Saavedra Chanduvi, and the President of the Peruvian Sports Institute, Saul Barrera, confirmed S/.34 million (US$11.64 million) will be allocated for Peruvian Sports Federations for the 2019 Pan American Games.
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Expressing his hopes to visit Peru in the framework of a Latin American tour to be held between 2015 and 2017, the Pope told the media about his next trips around the globe during a press briefing aboard the Papal Plane on Monday.
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