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Peruvian Freight Carriers Go on Strike
On Monday, Peru's freight transport unions announced the start of an indefinite strike since they failed to reach agreements with President Pedro Castillo's administration on Sunday.
Previously, the Unions asked Castillo to implement…
34 tons of zinc spill into Peruvian river killing 600 tons of fish
A new ecological disaster has occurred in Peru since the Repsol oil spill on the coast in January.
Thirty-four tons of zinc spilled into Peru’s Chillón River last week, reportedly killing 600 tons of trout from fish farmers in several…
Peru President replaces four ministers amid crisis
Peru President Pedro Castillo replaced four ministers amid a mining and fertiliser crisis and after lawmakers presented motions to censure some members of the cabinet.
Alessandra Herrera was appointed mining minister after the government…
Peru Sues Spain’s Repsol For $4.5b Over Oil Spill
Peru has filed suit against Spanish energy company Repsol over the massive January oil spill that ravaged its coast, seeking $4.5 billion in damages.
The lawsuit was filed before the 27th civil court in Lima against six companies: Repsol…
11 Dead, 34 Injured In Peru As Bus Crashes Into Ravine
At least 11 people, including two children, were killed and another 34 injured after a bus crashed into a ravine in Peru, authorities said on Sunday.
The accident happened on Saturday afternoon when a bus overturned and rolled 100 meters…
China’s illegal fishing for giant Squid in South Pacific and Peru waters raises fears
A substantial presence of Chinese fishing fleets in the southern Pacific Ocean raised concerns about the illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing in Latin America, mainly in Peru. The Committee for the Sustainable Management of…
Peru: Transport Min highlights US$1.6 billion investment in Jorge Chavez Airport expansion
Transportation and Communications Minister Nicolas Bustamante has highlighted the importance of private investment worth 1.6 billion in Jorge Chavez International Airport, which will be essential for the development of tourism.
"We welcome…
Peru: President leads Council of Ministers session
The President of the Republic Pedro Castillo on Wednesday led a new session of the Council of Ministers, at which various issues of national interest were addressed for the benefit of the population.
Among the discussed topics were the…
Sharks at risk of extinction from fin trafficking and overfishing in northern Peru
Lima, Peru - Shark fin exports from Peru to China have grown exponentially since 2014 due to the high demand from markets such as Hong Kong (the largest importer and exporter of shark fins in the world).
Unfortunately, this situation has…
Peru: Months after massive earthquake, survivors feel abandoned
In this isolated jungle region about 1,200 km north of the capital, hundreds of people are still homeless after a massive earthquake last November triggered landslides and flooding. Communities along the turbulent Utcubamba and Maranon…