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Peru protestors block copper transport route, affecting mining companies

Mining Technology · 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...

President: Llamkasun Peru program has generated 447,000 temporary jobs since creation

Andina · July 4, 2025

“So far in 2025, we have promoted over 77,000 temporary jobs through 1,395 immediate intervention activities and 144 investment projects. That is how we work,” she said. Speaking from Elias Soplin Vargas district in Rioja province, where she...

Who is Pope Leo? | The Peru Years: A dictator, terrorists and a missionary priest

America Magazine · July 9, 2025

Father Robert Prevost’s early years in Peru shaped his ministry and vision for the church—but few know the brutal reality he encountered there in the 1980s and 1990s. In this second episode of our first-ever “Inside the Vatican” Deep Dive series...

US President Donald Trump Announces 50% Tariff on Copper Effective August 1

News18 · July 10, 2025

Last Updated:July 10, 2025, 07:45 IST US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday a new 50% tariff on copper to start on August 1 Donald Trump tariff (Reuters Image)US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday a new 50% tariff on copper...

Peru’s President Boluarte gives self huge pay raise

New National Star · 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...

Chile, Peru anxiously await word on Trump's proposed 50% copper tariff

United Press International (UPI) ·

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 · 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...

No More Politics. Here's What Amit Shah Wants To Do After Retirement

News18 · July 9, 2025

Last Updated:July 09, 2025, 17:47 IST Union Home Minister Amit Shah gave a glimpse into his retirement plan and said he wants to dedicate the rest of his life to the Vedas, Upanishads, and natural farming Union Home Minister Amit Shah during an...

Guangzhou port reports strong international trade growth in H1

Seatrade Maritime News · July 8, 2025

International trade cargo throughput of Guangzhou port increased by 23.8% year-on-year in the first half of 2025 The port’s international trade container throughput rose by 20.6% year-on-year, especially the Nansha, main port area of Guangzhou,...

UK Culture Minister Chris Bryant Waxes Lyrical About French Cinema Citing ‘Plein Soleil’ & ‘Les Enfants du Paradis’ As Favorite Films

Deadline · July 9, 2025

UK Culture Minister Chris Bryant showed off his French skills and cinema knowledge on Wednesday as he attended a signing ceremony at the British Film Institute for a screen industries cooperation pact between the BFI and France‘s National Cinema...

Peruvian President With Approval Rating ‘Close to Zero’ Just Decided to Double Her Own Salary

Mediaite - New York · July 3, 2025

GDA via AP Images Peruvian President Dina Boluarte decided to double her own salary Wednesday as her approval ratings continued to tank to unprecedented levels. On Wednesday, Boluarte’s administration announced that she’d be receiving a raise in...

Peru appoints Consul General to Houston, United States

Andina · July 3, 2025

The regulation, published in the Official Gazette El Peruano on Thursday, grants the new consul the corresponding letters patent. Similarly, it specifies that the date on which she will assume her duties will be determined by Deputy-Ministerial...

Peru appoints Consul General to Houston, U.S.

Andina · July 3, 2025

Similarly, it specifies that the date on which she will assume her duties will be determined by Deputy Ministerial Resolution. "The protection and assistance of Peruvian communities abroad is one of the priorities of Peru's foreign policy," the...

For An Intimate Taste Of Peruvian-Japanese Cuisine, Kansha On New York’s Upper East Side Is A Personal Statement Of The Chef

Forbes ·

The cooking at Kansha shows the modern breadth of Peruvian-Japanese cuisine. Kansha Even in Lima, where exciting Japanese-Peruvian restaurants abound, Kansha (“gratitude”) would be a contender. Here on New York’s upper east side it is a stand-out...

Political violence in KwaZulu-Natal: Why Moerane Commission recommendations remain unimplemented

IOL · July 2, 2025

Bongani Hans|Published 8 hours ago 4min The recommendations of the Moerane Commission, which investigated the spate of political killings in KwaZulu-Natal, are gathering dust without being implemented seven years after they were released, while...

Peru’s Indigenous aguaje harvesters turn to sustainability, but challenges remain

Mongabay · July 3, 2025

Indigenous communities in the Peruvian Amazon are working to revive populations of the aguaje palm tree, commercially valued for its fruits, by shifting to more sustainable harvesting practices, Mongabay’s Aimee Gabay reported in April. The...

Peru: Government appoints Deputy Ministers of Economy and Finance

Andina · July 3, 2025

Through Supreme Resolution No. 022-2025-EF, published today in the Official Gazette El Peruano, Rodolfo Acuña Namihas was appointed Deputy Minister of Finance, replacing Erick Wilfredo Lahura Serrano, who will now hold another deputy ministerial...

Peru and UK reaffirm strong bilateral ties and dynamic trade agenda

Andina · July 3, 2025

The two authorities also addressed regional challenges, particularly the fight against organized crime. In doing so, both countries strengthened their strategic partnership for sustainable development and the promotion of shared principles,...

Peru council OKs $58K study for sports complex plan

Ilinois Valley ·

The city of Peru is one step closer to making its regional sports complex dream a reality. The council unanimously approved a $58,500 feasibility study proposal from the Sports Facilities Co. during Monday’s meeting. In September, the city...

Peru's president doubles her salary despite record low approval rating

BBC ·

The president of Peru, Dina Boluarte, has issued a decree doubling her salary despite having a historically low approval rating of only 2%. She will now be paid more than 35,500 soles ($10,000; £7,300) per month. Peru's economy minister said the...