JANUARY

Peru-Chile relations become more sophisticated, says Foreign Affairs minister

Peruvian Foreign Minister Gonzalo Gutierrez today said the bilateral relations with Chile are turning to a more sophisticated and deeper approach after The Hague-based International Court of Justice handed down the ruling on the maritime dispute between the two neighboring nations.

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Allan Wagner: State policy brought success to Peru at The Hague

Eduardo Ferrero: Peru-Chile ties "stronger" after ICJ verdict

Economy & Trade

CCL: Colombia and US, alternative markets due to Ecuador tariffs

The implementation of the safeguards imposed by Ecuador, which established the collection of a 7% tariff rate to Peruvian products could turn: Colombia, Costa Rica and the US into alternative markets for Peru's exporting offer, the Lima Chamber of Commerce (CCL) announced.

Mining & Energy

Peru to auction Michiquillay copper-gold project by end of year: official

Peru plans to put the $700 million Michiquillay copper-gold project up for bids by the end of the year, a senior official said Monday.
The government is working on community relations in the area around the project, located in the northern highland region of Cajamarca, Deputy Mining Minister Guillermo Shinno said.

Environment

Lake Titicaca communities commit to water treatment plants

Water treatment plants will be implemented in the Lake Titicaca communities to improve the continuing contamination of the lake by polluting factors such as lead and arsenic.

Ten communities of the Lake Titicaca region have signed an agreement for public-private partnerships with the Ministry of Housing to construct water treatment plants that will improve the diminishing condition of the lake.

Politics

Peruvian Congress repeals Youth Employment Law

After a long and intense debate, in an extraordinary plenary session of Congress the Law 30288 was repealed.

The "new Youth Employment" was aimed enabling youngsters (aged: 18 - 24) to access the job market.

Defense

Navantia and SIMA to collaborate on Peruvian navy programmes

Navantia has signed a collaboration deal with Peruvian Shipyard Marine Industrial Services (Servicios Industriales de la Marina - SIMA), aimed at helping "renovate and modernise" the country's navy (the Marina de Guerra del Per�, or MGP), the Spanish company announced on 23 January.

Diplomacy

Peru marks first year since maritime border dispute ruling

Peru's President Ollanta Humala participates today in a ceremony commemorating the first year since the Hague-based International Court of Justice issued the ruling on the maritime dispute between Peruvians and Chileans.

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Prime Minister: 'January 27' anniversary bill approved by the Executive Power

Peruvian Episcopal Conference: ICJ verdict consolidated peace between Peru and Chile

Moreno: Peru, Chile keep moving forward after the Hague's ruling

Chancellor travels to Costa Rica to participate in CELAC Summit

Chancellor Gonzalo Guti�rrez Reinel was authorized by the Executive Power to travel to Costa Rica to participate in the III Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC).

Correa: Peru-Ecuador relationship seen as a model in the region

Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa said the excellent relations between Peru and Ecuador hold lessons for other countries in the region and their joint work will ensure well-being of the two nations.

Gastronomy

Peruvian hot chocolate (RECIPE)

Peruvian Hot Chocolate is made rich by the blend of three different types of milk, made chocolatey with Latin chocolate and cocoa powder.

Tourism

Huanchaco Carnival expects to receive over 20,000 visitors

The beachside town of Huanchaco, located in the province of Trujillo (La Libertad), prepares to celebrate its 38th edition of the traditional "Carnaval Huanchaquero 2015," which expects to receive over 20,000 domestic and international tourists.

Peru takes part in International Tourism Trade Fair in Spain

Peru's Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism, Magali Silva, leads the Peruvian delegation comprised of 15 companies at the International Tourism Trade Fair (Fitur), the most important event for the Spanish market and the third largest in Europe.

Authorities search for missing tourist visiting Cusco

Authorities are searching for missing American tourist Donald John Clarke (53) after he was last seen visiting Machu Picchu in Cusco on Jan. 19.

Clarke went missing after visiting Machu Picchu in Cusco on Jan. 19 as he was expected to show at his hostel "El Mapi" in the village Aguas Calientes of Machu Picchu, of San Francisco, Cusco.

Sports

Peruvian advances to Australian Open's second round

Peru's seventeen-year-old tennis player, Juan Jos� Rosas, classified to the second round of Australian Open in the category Junior Boys' Singles.

Malmo sign Peru defender Yotun on three-year deal

Defender Yoshimar Yotun swapped South America for Scandinavia on Tuesday, leaving Peruvian champions Sporting Cristal for Swedish title holders Malmo on a three-year deal.

Peru Olympics Chief Keeps His Post

Peru Olympic Committee president Jos� Qui�ones wins a vote of confidence with a unanimous rejection of his resignation by the national sports federations of the NOC.
"I will do my best to deserve this support from the National Federations," said Qui�ones by email after the January 23 vote in Lima.

Miscellaneous

Cringe! What if the woman you wolf whistled at in the street was your own MOTHER?

A hilarious video identified two repeat cat-callers, found their mums and got them to walk past their sons in the street in sexy disguises. Guess what happened...

Michaella McCollum transfer from Peru 'not yet agreed'

Justice Minister David Ford has said the Peruvian justice ministry has yet to agree to the repatriation of Michaella McCollum.

In 2013 McCollum, from Dungannon, was jailed in Peru for drugs smuggling.

The authorities in Northern Ireland have accepted a request she should be transferred to a jail in NI.

Madre de Dios citizens spot uncontacted tribes

In Madre de Dios a native community spotted a group of uncontacted tribes with bows and arrows last Wednesday causing continued concern for safety and health.

Last Wednesday a villager of the Machiguenga Shipetiari community in the province of Manu in Madre de Dios saw two Mascho-Piro Indians outside of their usual territory.

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