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Peru's agro-exports totaled US$4.578 billion from January to May 2025
Andina
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July 11, 2025
"In these first months of the year, we have seen how almost all regions of the country have experienced significant growth in their exports, not only due to prices, but also to production volumes," she added. The minister of Foreign Trade and...
Blueberry industry adds $9.1 billion to U.S. economy
Fresh Plaza
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July 11, 2025
Blueberry growers and importers are generating a significant economic impact in the United States, contributing nearly $9.1 billion annually, equivalent to almost $25 million per day, according to new reports from the U.S. Highbush Blueberry...
New amnesty law for human rights abuses in Peru prompts fury, action
Yahoo News
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Lawyers for victims of human rights abuses committed during Peru’s decades-long armed conflict have pledged to appeal to international bodies to overturn a law passed by the country’s Congress, which would grant amnesty to prosecuted military and...
Philippine Senators Express Doubt Over Vice President Sara Duterte Impeachment Case
The Diplomat
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July 10, 2025
The impeachment trial of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte could face more delays and hurdles after several senators publicly expressed doubts about it. Duterte is accused of misusing her confidential funds and conspiring to assassinate the...
Larissa Dos Santos Lima Details Knee Liposuction and 3 BBLs
Recently Heard
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July 11, 2025
90 Day Fiancé alum Larissa Dos Santos Lima set the file straight on her full cosmetic surgery historical past — together with having knee liposuction and three Brazilian Butt Lifts (BBLs) — following years of hypothesis from viewers. “[I’ve had]...
Peru’s new amnesty law for human rights abuses sparks anger and international appeal
Associated Press
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July 10, 2025
LIMA, Peru (AP) — Lawyers for victims of human rights abuses during Peru’s armed conflict vowed to appeal to international bodies Thursday to knock down an amnesty law passed by the country’s Congress the previous night. Congress passed the...
Peru: President and Central Reserve Bank Chief coordinate efforts to boost economic growth
Andina
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July 10, 2025
Close coordination between the Executive Branch and the issuing authority is essential to ensuring the sustainability of Peru's economic performance, as both institutions are responsible for guiding the country's economic and monetary policies....
Peru: Executive Branch reaffirms commitment to formal mining driving progress
Andina
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July 10, 2025
"The Executive (Branch) reaffirms its commitment to formal mining that generates progress, complies with tax obligations, respects labor rights, and maintains a relationship of respect and cooperation with communities," Arana stated. The meeting...
Peru: Judiciary prohibits Susana Villaran from leaving Peru for 36 months
Andina
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July 10, 2025
"The maximum established by law, which is 36 months, will be imposed; the request by the Public Ministry is well-founded, and a 36-month ban (on leaving the country) is imposed on Susana Villaran," Seventh Preparatory Investigation Court Judge...
Peru: Agricultural exports could exceed US$50 billion by 2035
Andina
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July 10, 2025
"Peru aims for agricultural exports to reach US$50 billion by 2035," he said during the presentation of the Fresh Report 2025 in Lima. The diplomat noted that current annual exports from this sector stand at US$14 billion, making the target a...
Peru: Archaeologists uncover human bones and artifacts at Marcahuamachuco site
Andina
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July 10, 2025
13:01 | Sanchez Carrion (La Libertad region), Jul. 10. Human and animal bone remains, silver, copper, and gilded metal pieces —associated with utensils possibly linked to goldsmithing— were found along with ceramic fragments of the Huamachuco and...
The social legacy of Pope Leo XIV in Peru: years of service amid disasters, poverty, and a pandemic
Latin America Reports
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July 10, 2025
For nearly a decade, the man who is now Pope Leo XIV — then-Bishop Robert Prevost — left an indelible mark in northern Peru as Bishop of the Diocese of Chiclayo and Chairman of the Board of Caritas Chiclayo. Between 2014 and 2023, he led a...
Peru: Country Programme Committee reaffirms commitment to cooperation, development
Andina
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July 10, 2025
The session —chaired by the Director of International Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Cesar Jordan— focused on the programme's progress in addressing the key challenges Peru faces in its pursuit of equitable and...
World News | Peru's New Amnesty Law for Human Rights Abuses Sparks Anger, International Appeal
Latestly
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July 10, 2025
Lima (Peru), Jul 11 (AP) Lawyers for victims of human rights abuses during Peru's armed conflict vowed to appeal to international bodies Thursday to knock down an amnesty law passed by the country's Congress the previous night. Congress passed the...
Peru and Angola hold First Political Consultations Meeting to strengthen bilateral ties
Andina
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July 10, 2025
Deputy Minister Denegri emphasized that this inaugural meeting marks a historic milestone in the bilateral relationship. Both countries reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening political dialogue, developing effective technical cooperation,...
Peru Congress approves amnesty for military accused of decades-old rights abuses
The Standard
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Peru’s President Dina Boluarte addresses the opening session of the third United Nations Ocean Conference.[AFP] Peru's Congress has approved a law granting amnesty to military, police and other forces prosecuted for rights violations committed...
Pope Leo XIV is a missionary Pope for a new era, Archdiocesan officials say in media interviews
The B.C. Catholic
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July 10, 2025
Archdiocese of Vancouver officials found themselves in demand by Vancouver media following the surprise election of 69-year-old American Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the first Pope from the United States. The announcement of Cardinal Prevost...
El Gobierno de Perú dijo que no ha autorizado invertir en tren interoceánico que planean Brasil y China
KESQ-TV - California
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July 10, 2025
Por Jimena De La Quintana, CNN en Español El presidente del Consejo de Ministros de Perú, Eduardo Arana, dijo este miércoles que “por el momento” no han autorizado invertir en un corredor ferroviario que China y Brasil planean que conecte a los...
Peru: Illegal mining accounts for around 2.7% of GDP
Andina
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July 10, 2025
He reported that 70,801 interventions have been carried out so far this year, targeting the transport of minerals and chemical inputs, leading to the seizure of 1,274,000 tons of chemical inputs and 10,555 tons of raw material containing minerals....
Peru: PM urges informal miners to end forceful measure
Andina
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July 9, 2025
At a press conference following the Council of Ministers session, he also stated that the Government "will not back down" from the decisions it has made regarding that sector. As is known, the closure of the mining formalization process was...