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Artisanal fishers and government suffer from Illegal Fishing
Illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing in Peru has created many challenges for artisanal fishers and the government, while also threatening the country’s marine resources.
The artisanal fishermen called for joining efforts against…
Millions of Peruvians still yearn for access to a basic need: drinking water
Lima, Peru - Peruvians in rural areas have been reporting their dissatisfaction at the fact that they cannot access drinking water.
The National Sanitation Plan 2022-2026, prepared by the Ministry of Housing, Construction and Sanitation,…
Distrust amongst Peruvians towards politicians distorts presidential elections
Lima, Perú - The Peruvian Congress and the overall population have remained divided after months of complicated presidential elections.
The country has been witnessing months of instability due to the inadequacy of the country’s…
Environmentalists warn Lima oil spill could have caused environmental catastrophe
Lima, Peru - Experts and environmentalists have been warning of the grave environmental hazards caused by an oil spill from a refinery in the city of Lima, Peru over a month ago.
The authorities have launched a campaign to clean the sea…
Environmental expert’s sound alarm on plastic pollution; call for action
Lima/ Peru- Plastic pollution has been posing a major environmental threat to the city of Lima, Peru, as sea animals bear the brunt of the environmental crisis.
The founder of a recycling organization sounded the alarm on the issue and…
Hospitality, textile sector reel from pandemic fallout amid lack of government support
Lima/ Peru-The textile industry in Peru is still suffering from the economic ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic, as businessmen plead the authorities to come to their aid.
The president of a business association Susana Saldaña said…
Water pollution adds to Peruvians’ financial hardship amid demands for action
Lima/Peru - Water pollution in Lima, Peru, has become a major issue for the city population, as they suffer from the high prices of drinking water due to the high cost of purifying polluted water.
Water resources in Lima, a water project…