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Peru is still Latin America's largest potato producer and ranks 14th in the world, the director of the Agricultural Business Section at Peru's Agriculture and Irrigation Ministry, Mirna Zuzunaga, affirmed. |
Trade ministers of 21 economies of the Asia- Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum (APEC), gathered in Philippines, agreed to take measures to encourage and ease internationalization of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and allow them to integrate into the global value chains.
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Expansion works at the International Airport Jorge Chavez, including the second runway construction, are getting closer to completion as expropriated lands are expected to be granted by December this year, Transport and Communications Minister Jose Gallardo informed.
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Coffee and cocoa producers in Satipo are going from strength to sustainable strength, and lifting up the community, too. Last year there were 60, this year there were more than 360. Jun�n's organic coffee and cocoa industry is taking off.
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 Minister of Energy and Mines (MEM) Rosa Maria Ortiz described as successful the verdict issued by the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) in favor of Peru in a dispute with Camisea consortium over royalty payments tied to reload of natural gas from block 56.
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 More than 3,000 police are on alert in southern Peru, to face a macro-regional strike called for May 27 and 28 in support of the protests against the Tia Maria copper mine project. Military troops and police are on alert in the province of Islay, the center of the protests. But the government has also sent army troops to the other regions backing the strike.
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Peru's Development and Social Inclusion Minister Paola Bustamante reaffirmed the government's commitment to prioritize child support and boost sustainable development within the framework of the social inclusion policy. |
 National School Nutrition Program "Qali Warma" initiated the distribution of a total 1,676 LPG kitchens to La Libertad region's schools. The said kitchens will ease the preparation of food, daily provided to children.
According to Qali Warma Executive Director Monica Moreno, the program has been "operating for three years by providing high-quality food to children."
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 Buying a house without any down payment will have a positive impact in the construction sector, since housing construction is expected to grow 5% this year in accordance with the growth rate of the national economy, Peruvian Chamber of Construction (Capeco) projected.
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Witness the colorful and precious parade of butterflies in Peru's Amazon. |
According to the latest survey conducted by Ipsos-Per�, 52% of residents of Lima are in favor of decriminalization of abortion in the case of rape, while 43% disagree. Secondly, 41% believe abortion should be illegal in most cases.
Yesterday, the Peruvian Congress filed the proposal to decriminalize abortion in the case of rape by a vote of 4 in favor, 2 abstentions, and 1 against, according to El Comercio.
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Due to the need for strengthening cooperation on security and defense, in order to protect both nations from cross-border crimes, the Chancellors of Peru Ana Maria Sanchez and Colombia Maria Angela Holguin agreed to convene the Political Coordination Mechanism known as "2+2" that gathers both nations' Defense and Foreign Affairs Ministries.
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 Peruvian President Ollanta Humala Tasso met with the President of the Republic of Tatarstan, Rustam Minnikhanov, and together expressed their interest in broadening bilateral relations and deepening political dialogue.
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Celebratory events for Afro-Peruvian Culture Month will begin on June 4.
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Foreign Trade and Tourism Minister Magali Silva confirmed the participation of a top Brazilian delegation (composed of 79 enterprises) at the Peru Moda and Peru Gift Show 2015's second stage.
This event will be held on May 27-29 at the Peruvian Army Headquarters (El Pentagonito) auditorium located in San Borja district, Lima.
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Mistura is planning a set of activities that will be "firsts" for the largest food festival of the region. The organizers are planning moreinnovative activities, a space for gourmet food trucks, and a series of young chef competitions, among others.
According to a press release provided to Peru this Week by Mistura, the food festival will be hosting competitions for young chefs in the categories of best young chef, best young confectioner, and best team.
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Cusco, Iquitos and Lima are the most popular destinations for Chinese tourists visiting the country.
Therefore, these are great-potential attractions in the Asian market, the representative of Beijing Sunny International Travel Agency, Zhang Ji, affirmed at the 2nd Pacific Alliance Tourism Business Macro Roundtable.
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 The Pacific Alliance 2nd Tourism Business Macro Roundtable started in Mazatlan (Mexico) on Tuesday.
The event, which saw the participation of 36 Peruvian enterprises, will come to an end tomorrow.
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Chinese prime minister Li Keqiang wrapped up a tour of Latin America on Monday. Li Keqiang met with Chilean leaders to sign the last of a host of trade accords also hashed out with the leaders of Brazil, Peru and Colombia. The accords promise almost $250 billion in Chinese investment over the next decade.
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