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Peru: Business expectations remain optimistic for 13 consecutive months in June
Andina
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July 8, 2025
Specifically, 3-month expectations for the economy stood at 52.9 points, while 12-month expectations reached 56.6 points. The latter indicator has now remained in optimistic territory for 19 consecutive months. Likewise, expectations for hiring...
Copper now costs way more in the U.S. than elsewhere. This could hit its economy hard
CNBC
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July 9, 2025
Close up of electrical engineer inspecting copper windings in an electrical engineering factory. Monty Rakusen | Digitalvision | Getty Images The cost of copper for U.S. buyers has rocketed after President Donald Trump said he would impose a 50%...
Peru's President: We will leave 50,000 scholarships by the end of our term
Andina
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July 8, 2025
Mrs. Boluarte participated in the inauguration of the "9 de Julio" Bicentennial School in Concepcion, Junin region. Within this framework, the top official noted that three such schools have already been delivered in the region, adding that more...
Peru: Executive Branch appoints Deputy Minister of Territorial Governance
Andina
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July 8, 2025
This resolution is endorsed by the President of the Republic, Dina Boluarte, and Prime Minister Eduardo Arana. Likewise, the document states that this decision is in accordance with the provisions of the Organic Law of the Executive Branch and the...
Trump’s 50% Tariff on Brazil: U.S. Escalates Economic Pressure as Brazil Deepens Ties with China
teleSUR
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Brazil faces 50% U.S. tariffs as Trump attacks sovereignty and supports Bolsonaro.Photo:EFE. July 9, 2025 Hour: 5:17 pm Donald Trump’s 50% tariff on Brazilian exports, justified by accusations of “unfair trade” and interference in Brazil’s...
Peru: Executive Branch appoints Deputy Minister of Justice
Andina
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July 8, 2025
The appointment was made following the vacancy in the position of Deputy Minister of Justice at the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights. The resolution was endorsed by President Dina Boluarte and Justice-Human Rights Minister Juan Enrique...
Peru: President bids farewell to peacekeeping brigade heading to Central African Republic
Andina
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July 8, 2025
Likewise, the top official expressed her hope for the mission's prompt return to the homeland so they can reunite with their families, with the satisfaction of a duty fulfilled. The contingent will work on the repair and maintenance of airstrips...
Peru: President Boluarte and Arequipa Governor coordinate actions to unblock projects
Andina
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July 8, 2025
During the meeting, actions were coordinated to advance the unblocking of major projects for the benefit of the people of Arequipa. Among the prioritized projects are the Maritza Campos Diaz Health Center (in Cerro Colorado district) and the...
Peru nearing a decision on water tower?
Ilinois Valley
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The Peru City Council may be nearing a consensus on how to adorn the water tower, but a final vote is pending. At a Monday committee meeting, aldermen agreed to have the tank painted white and the stem painted blue. How to decorate the tank...
Peru: Attorney General urges respect for Public Ministry's autonomy
Andina
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July 8, 2025
"Let the autonomy of the Public Ministry be respected, respect Article 158 — only the Board of Supreme Prosecutors can validly elect and decide who serves as Attorney General, and that must be respected: autonomy and independence," the magistrate...
Air Canada expands winter network with new Latin America routes and return to Lima
Aviation24.be
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July 9, 2025
Air Canada is expanding its footprint across Latin America and the Caribbean this winter, announcing a return to Lima, Peru, and launching three new routes to Belize and lesser-known destinations on Mexico’s Pacific coast. Starting in the 2025–26...
Chile, Peru anxiously await word on Trump's proposed 50% copper tariff
United Press International (UPI)
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A miner looks out onto section of the El Teniente mine -- the world's largest underground copper mine -- in Rancagua, about 80 miles south of Santiago, Chile. File Photo by Mario Rui/EPA July 9 (UPI) -- U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement...
MEF: Peru participates in OECD Economic Development Review Meeting
Andina
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July 9, 2025
During the session, chaired by EDRC Chairman, Svein Gjedrem, participants discussed the draft of the Peru Economic Survey —a document that analyzes the South American country's recent developments, structural challenges, and economic policy...
How did agriculture originate in Peru? Archaeologists reveal a surprising discovery
Andina
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July 9, 2025
The transition from the foraging stage to the agricultural stage in ancient Peru did not occur due to a period of scarcity, but rather as a result of innovation and resilience demonstrated by the ancient inhabitants of the Lake Titicaca basin, in...
Oil markets are absorbing extra barrels from Opec+, UAE energy minister says
The National News
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Oil markets are absorbing Opec+ production increases and there has been no major build-up in inventories, which indicates higher demand in global markets, Suhail Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, said on Wednesday. Opec+, which...
Peru: Amparo proceedings and public procurement – What has changed?
Global Litigation News - Illinois
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July 8, 2025
In brief On 24 June 2024, Law No. 32069 (“Ley General de Contrataciones Públicas” or LGCP for its acronym in Spanish) was published in the official gazette El Peruano, replacing the Ley de Contrataciones del Estado (Public Procurement Law)....
Air Canada resumes service to Lima; adds 3 new routes to Central America & Mexico
Travel Press
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July 9, 2025
Air Canada today announced it is further expanding its winter 2025-26 network by resuming non-stop service to Lima, Peru with twice weekly flights from both Montreal and Toronto. The airline is also adding three new routes to Central America and...
Peru: Congress Undermines Fight against Organized Crime
Human Rights Watch
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July 8, 2025
Laws passed by Peru’s Congress have undermined the independence and capacity of judges and prosecutors to fight organized crime. Homicides, extortion, and illegal mining have exponentially grown in the last years, affecting the rights to life and...
‘Nananalig kami’: Evidence to convince public to support Sara Duterte impeachment – De Lima
Politiko
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July 9, 2025
By Billy Begas Mamamayang Liberal party-list Rep. Leila de Lima expressed confidence that evidence will convince the public to support the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte. “I share that view na kapag nandyan na yung ebidensya,...
Watch Roger Waters Risk Jail Time During Political Protest
Kool 101.7 - Minnesota
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July 9, 2025
Roger Waters has recorded himself committing a criminal offense, which could attract a prison term of 14 years, as he continued to voice objections to events in Palestine. The Pink Floyd icon clearly stated his support for Palestine Action, a...