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House answers SC order to give info on Duterte impeach bid
Inquirer
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July 19, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives has complied with the Supreme Court’s (SC) directive to give information and documents on the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte under oath, its spokesperson Princess Abante said on...
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...
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...
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'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 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...
Peruvian exports exceed US$33 billion from January to May 2025
Andina
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July 8, 2025
It explained that this result was driven by a higher export volume (+10.8%) and better international prices (+10.4%), reflecting the positive momentum experienced by nearly all economic sectors in the South American country. "Just in May, our...
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...
PRESIDENTIAL ADMINISTRATION PUBLISHED A LIST OF GIFTS THAT MAIA SANDU RECEIVED IN THE FIRST HALF OF 2025
Infotag
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July 8, 2025
The Presidential Administration has published a list of gifts that Maia Sandu received in the first half of 2025. As reported by INFOTAG, the total amount of gifts is almost 40 thousand lei (two thousand euros). The most expensive gift was a...
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...
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: 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...
Peru: Recent amendments to the New Constitutional Procedural Code
Global Litigation News - Illinois
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July 7, 2025
In brief On Tuesday, 5 November 2024, Law No. 32153 was published, modifying several articles of the New Constitutional Procedural Code. Among the most outstanding changes are the return of the liminal impropriety of claims in constitutional...
'What's Divine To One Is Nuisance To Another': Madras High Court Bars 'Nama Sankeerthanam' In Houses Without Collector's Nod
Live Law
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July 18, 2025
The Madras High Court recently observed that Nama Sankeerthanam, devotees chanting the names of god in a religious gathering, cannot be permitted at a residential premises without the approval of the District Collector. Justice Anand Venkatesh...
Peru is world's eighth-largest exporter of cacao beans
Andina
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July 7, 2025
Cacao is the fifth most important product among Peru's agricultural exports, following blueberries, grapes, avocados, and coffee. The date was established by the International Cocoa Producers Organization and the French Academy of Master...
'Comrade Chris': GOP links Democratic candidates to socialist NYC mayor nominee
Fox News
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Fox News senior congressional correspondent Chad Pergram reports on how Zohran Mamdani's Democratic primary victory is exposing the party's division as his political allies now look to primary House Democrats. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News...
Peru: FA Minister signs condolence book in memory of Jose Antonio Garcia Belaunde
Andina
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July 7, 2025
Foreign Affairs Minister Elmer Schialer on Monday signed the Book of Condolences in memory of Ambassador Jose Antonio Garcia Belaunde, who leaves behind a valuable legacy in service to diplomacy and the country. The Book of Condolences will be...
Peru's President: Formal employment accumulated 5.5% growth from January to April
Andina
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July 7, 2025
"We are a government that bets on youth; we bet on students; we bet because you are the young, new, talented resource our country needs, but we are also a government of public policies aimed at creating real opportunities for all of you. We are a...
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...
Scotiabank Peru makes US$400 million debt tap
Latin Lawyer
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Credit: Shutterstock/The Bold Bureau Two White & Case LLP offices and Miranda & Amado in Lima have helped Scotiabank Peru make a US$400 million notes issuance, marking the bank’s first international debt offering in over a decade. Subscribe to...