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Mercosur and EFTA finalize free trade agreement
Fresh Plaza
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July 4, 2025
Mercosur, South America's leading trade bloc, and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) have finalized a trade agreement. EFTA includes Switzerland, Norway, Liechtenstein, and Iceland, while Mercosur consists of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay,...
Edgard Pérez Alván, Ambassador of Peru to Hungary
XpatLoop
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Ambassador Edgard Pérez Alván has nearly 30 years of experience in the Peruvian diplomatic service. His career as a Peruvian diplomat has taken him to countries on several continents, including Malaysia, Cuba, China, the United States, Austria,...
Mas mahigpit na babantayan ang Marcos admin: House minority to be fiscalizer, not obstructionist – De Lima
Politiko
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July 7, 2025
By Billy Begas Mamamayang Liberal party-list Rep. Leila De Lima said the House minority bloc will be fiscalizers, not obstructionists, during the remaining term of the Marcos administration. In an interview on Monday, De Lima confirmed that she...
Peru: Government expresses deep sorrow over death of Jose Antonio Garcia Belaunde
Andina
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July 4, 2025
The Government of Peru expressed its deep sorrow over the passing of Jose Antonio Garcia Belaunde, a distinguished former Foreign Affairs Minister and a key figure in Peru's historic defense before the Court at The Hague. "His commitment to...
Integratel Perú and MTC Boost 5G Migration with Spectrum Return
The Fast Mode
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July 7, 2025
Integratel Perú recognized the Ministry of Transport and Communications' (MTC) willingness to move forward with the development of 5G in the country. This technology represents a revolution in connectivity, productivity, and equitable access to...
Penguin Vessel: 1,600-year-old Nazca depiction of a cold-water Humboldt penguin that lives in tropical Peru
LiveScience
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July 7, 2025
Name: Penguin Vessel What it is: A painted ceramic vessel Where it is from: Southwestern coast of Peru You may like When it was made: Between A.D. 350 and 500 Related: Monomachos Crown: The 1,000-year-old crown honoring 'the one who fights alone'...
Elon Musk’s New Political Party Will Embrace Bitcoin
CryptoPotato
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July 7, 2025
Elon Musk said that his new party would embrace Bitcoin because “fiat is hopeless,” in a post on X when asked by user ‘Renato Lima’ on Monday. His latest mention of Bitcoin has been viewed by analysts and commentators as warming up to the asset...
Peru's PM and FA Minister attend U.S. Independence Day event
Andina
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July 4, 2025
During the event, cooperation between Peru and the United States was highlighted in areas such as trade and investment, citizen security, scientific research, and technological innovation. This strategic partnership fosters development and...
Peru protestors block copper transport route, affecting mining companies
Mining Technology
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July 4, 2025
A blockade by informal miners in Peru’s Chumbivilcas province is disrupting a vital copper corridor, impacting the operations of leading mining companies, as reported by Reuters. Supporting a national protest that began on Friday, 4 July 2025, the...
Peru's former FA Minister Jose Antonio Garcia Belaunde passes away
Andina
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July 4, 2025
Recognized for his distinguished diplomatic career, Garcia Belaunde served as Minister of Foreign Affairs during Alan Garcia's second presidential administration (2006–2011). From 2011 to 2014, he held the role of Peru's co-agent before the...
Soccer Fans Question U.S. Readiness To Host 2026 World Cup
HuffPost
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July 4, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Lifelong soccer fan Victor Dumois expressed concern about the United States co-hosting the 2026 World Cup after attending a recent Club World Cup match in Miami. “I think after the Copa America, a weird phenomenon has...
Scientists discover 3,500-year-old lost city in Peru that rivalled Ancient Egypt
The Independent
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July 7, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Archaeologists discover 3800-year-old city in Peru
9News
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July 7, 2025
An ancient, lost city dating back to between 1800 and 1500 BC has been unearthed by archaeologists in Peru's northern Barranca province. The city, named Penico, is located around 200km north of Lima and is thought to have served as a key...
Diokno, de Lima to join minority bloc and back Libanan as minority leader
Inquirer
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July 7, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Akbayan and Mamamayang Liberal (ML) — two party-list groups linked to the Liberal Party (LP) — have both confirmed their plan to join the House of Representatives’ minority bloc, supporting 4Ps party-list Rep. Marcelino...
Incredible ancient lost city from 3,500-years-ago home to the Americas’ oldest civilization uncovered in Peru
The U.S. Sun
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July 7, 2025
AN ANCIENT city that is over 3,500 years old has been unearthed in Peru. The ancient city of Peñico is thought to have been a vital link between early Pacific coast settlements and remote communities deep in the Andes and Amazon. 4 Aerial view of...
Natural Habitat Adventures Introduces Peru’s First All-Electric Van for Tourism in Cusco & the Sacred Valley
Adventure Travel News
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July 7, 2025
Natural Habitat Adventures (Nat Hab), a leader in responsible nature-based adventure travel, in partnership with World Wildlife Fund (WWF), has introduced the first all-electric van (EV) for tourism use in Peru. The new all-electric vehicle...
Archaeologists find 3,500-year-old city in Peru which once served as a trading hub - with sculptures and jewellery inside
Daily Mail
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July 6, 2025
An ancient city has been discovered in Peru that once was a trading hub thousands of years ago. The 3,500-year-old settlement, named Peñico, is located in the northern Barranca province - close to where the Caral civilisation, the oldest on the...
Peru's health care regulator fines clinic for breaching Shakira's information
IAPP
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July 3, 2025
Peru's health care regulator, Susalud, issued a PEN688,750 fine to the Delgado Clinic after the clinic allegedly shared singer Shakira's health data on social media, Bloomberg reports. Susalud said the breach violated the singer's "dignity and...
Archaeologists find 3,500-year-old lost city in Peru
Yahoo News
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Archaeologists have discovered a city in Peru thought to be about 3,500 years old. The city, called Penico, is likely to have served as a trading post linking early Pacific coast communities with those living in the Andes mountains and Amazon...
Peru’s President Boluarte gives self huge pay raise
New National Star
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July 3, 2025
Peru’s highly unpopular President Dina Boluarte has doubled her salary with one year left in her term, the government has announced. The 63-year-old head of state, who faces protests against an explosion of gang violence in the country, will now...