Peru

Country Peru
Capital Lima
Continent South America
Currency Nuevo Sol(PEN)
Languages Spanish, Quechua & Aymara

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Ancient Peru was the seat of several prominent Andean civilizations, most notably that of the Incas whose empire was captured by the Spanish conquistadors in 1533. Peruvian independence was declared in 1821, and remaining Spanish forces defeated in 1824. After a dozen years of military rule, Peru returned to democratic leadership in 1980, but experienced economic problems and the growth of a violent insurgency. President Alberto FUJIMORI's election in 1990 ushered in a decade that saw a dramatic turnaround in the economy and significant progress in curtailing guerrilla activity. Nevertheless, the president's increasing reliance on authoritarian measures and an economic slump in the late 1990s generated mounting dissatisfaction with his regime, which led to his ouster in 2000. A caretaker government oversaw new elections in the spring of 2001, which ushered in Alejandro TOLEDO Manrique as the new head of government - Peru's first democratically elected president of Native American ethnicity. The presidential election of 2006 saw the return of Alan GARCIA Perez who, after a disappointing presidential term from 1985 to 1990, has overseen a robust macroeconomic performance.

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Remains Of 5,000-Year-Old Noblewoman Found In Peru - NDTVRemains Of 5,000-Year-Old Noblewoman Found In Peru  NDTV

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Guatemala and Peru reach agreement over agricultural trade dispute By Investing.com - Investing.com IndiaGuatemala and Peru reach agreement over agricultural trade dispute By Investing.com  Investing.com India

India finish ISSF World Cup Peru leg in 3rd place with 7 medals - - NEWS ON AIRIndia finish ISSF World Cup Peru leg in 3rd place with 7 medals -  NEWS ON AIR

5,000-year-old burial of elite woman with inlaid toucan's beak found in Peru - Live Science5,000-year-old burial of elite woman with inlaid toucan's beak found in Peru  Live Science

Peru’s Antamina copper mine under safety shutdown after manager dies - Mining TechnologyPeru’s Antamina copper mine under safety shutdown after manager dies  Mining Technology

5,000-year-old Peruvian Caral civilization grave reveals high status of women - Interesting Engineering5,000-year-old Peruvian Caral civilization grave reveals high status of women  Interesting Engineering

Peru’s ancient irrigation systems succeeded in turning deserts into farms because of the culture - without it, the systems failed - The ConversationPeru’s ancient irrigation systems succeeded in turning deserts into farms because of the culture - without it, the systems failed  The Conversation

Peru's Mario Vargas Llosa, Nobel prize-winning novelist, dies at 89 - ReutersPeru's Mario Vargas Llosa, Nobel prize-winning novelist, dies at 89  Reuters

eClerx Expands Global Footprint with New Delivery Center in Lima, Peru - Passionate In MarketingeClerx Expands Global Footprint with New Delivery Center in Lima, Peru  Passionate In Marketing

Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman to leave tonight for an official visit to USA and Peru from 20th to 30th April 2025 - PIBUnion Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman to leave tonight for an official visit to USA and Peru from 20th to 30th April 2025  PIB

Ancient noblewoman's 5000-year-old remains found in Peru - DWAncient noblewoman's 5000-year-old remains found in Peru  DW

Elite 5,000 year-old woman's tomb unearthed in coastal Peru - ReutersElite 5,000 year-old woman's tomb unearthed in coastal Peru  Reuters

Peru’s Antamina halts mining after manager dies in accident - Mining.comPeru’s Antamina halts mining after manager dies in accident  Mining.com

Exclusive: Peru to Replace Aging Submarines with South Korea’s New HDS-1500 Variant Under Strategic Pact - Army RecognitionExclusive: Peru to Replace Aging Submarines with South Korea’s New HDS-1500 Variant Under Strategic Pact  Army Recognition

5,000-yr-old tomb of noblewoman found in Peru - orissapost.com5,000-yr-old tomb of noblewoman found in Peru  orissapost.com

‘Paddington in Peru movie review: Pack up your bear necessities and marmalade for a fun trip - The Hindu‘Paddington in Peru movie review: Pack up your bear necessities and marmalade for a fun trip  The Hindu

Media company fails to revive claim against Peru - Global Arbitration ReviewMedia company fails to revive claim against Peru  Global Arbitration Review

Remains of 5,000-year-old noblewoman found in Peru dig - Phys.orgRemains of 5,000-year-old noblewoman found in Peru dig  Phys.org

Peru is losing its battle against organised crime - The ConversationPeru is losing its battle against organised crime  The Conversation

New Peru Legislation Threatens Disability Rights - Human Rights WatchNew Peru Legislation Threatens Disability Rights  Human Rights Watch

Yellow Fever Vaccine and Malaria Prevention Information, by Country - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)Yellow Fever Vaccine and Malaria Prevention Information, by Country  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)

Paddington In Peru Movie Review: A sweet and warm return, but Paddington’s third adventure lacks the charm of its predecessors - Times of IndiaPaddington In Peru Movie Review: A sweet and warm return, but Paddington’s third adventure lacks the charm of its predecessors  Times of India

Indigenous river campaigner from Peru wins prestigious Goldman prize - The GuardianIndigenous river campaigner from Peru wins prestigious Goldman prize  The Guardian

Pahalgam terror attack: FM Nirmala Sitharaman cuts short her US, Peru visit- ‘to be with our people in difficult time’ - MintPahalgam terror attack: FM Nirmala Sitharaman cuts short her US, Peru visit- ‘to be with our people in difficult time’  Mint

Remains of 5,000-year-old noblewoman unearthed in Peru reveal role of women in ancient Caral civilization - Archaeology News Online MagazineRemains of 5,000-year-old noblewoman unearthed in Peru reveal role of women in ancient Caral civilization  Archaeology News Online Magazine

Peru declares emergency, deploys army as violence surges in the capital - The HinduPeru declares emergency, deploys army as violence surges in the capital  The Hindu

Peru declares emergency amid surge of violence and deploys the army in capital - - NEWS ON AIRPeru declares emergency amid surge of violence and deploys the army in capital -  NEWS ON AIR

5,000-Year-Old Woman’s Remains Discovered in Peru’s Ancient Caral Civilization - The Tico Times5,000-Year-Old Woman’s Remains Discovered in Peru’s Ancient Caral Civilization  The Tico Times

Peru's Q1 partner hire surge signals market optimism - Latin LawyerPeru's Q1 partner hire surge signals market optimism  Latin Lawyer

Russia Plans Military Helicopter Service Hub in Peru - The Defense PostRussia Plans Military Helicopter Service Hub in Peru  The Defense Post

Peru's Antamina copper mine restarts after accident left employee dead - TradingViewPeru's Antamina copper mine restarts after accident left employee dead  TradingView

Peruvian president avoids impeachment over 'Rolexgate' scandal - BBCPeruvian president avoids impeachment over 'Rolexgate' scandal  BBC

ROSOBORONEXPORT to unveil latest Russian weapons and civilian equipment at SITDEF PERU 2025 - Asian Military ReviewROSOBORONEXPORT to unveil latest Russian weapons and civilian equipment at SITDEF PERU 2025  Asian Military Review

Acciona to build 330km-long Peru power line - Global Construction ReviewAcciona to build 330km-long Peru power line  Global Construction Review

FM to participate in G2o, IMF-World Bank meetings during 11-day visit to U.S., Peru - The HinduFM to participate in G2o, IMF-World Bank meetings during 11-day visit to U.S., Peru  The Hindu

Peru wants free trade pact with India in 2025, trade minister says - Deccan HeraldPeru wants free trade pact with India in 2025, trade minister says  Deccan Herald

Peru's ex-President Ollanta Humala guilty of money laundering - BBCPeru's ex-President Ollanta Humala guilty of money laundering  BBC

Peru jails ex-president Humala for 15 years over money laundering - Al JazeeraPeru jails ex-president Humala for 15 years over money laundering  Al Jazeera

Peru’s Antamina copper mine restarts after accident left employee dead - Mining.comPeru’s Antamina copper mine restarts after accident left employee dead  Mining.com

Peru prez cannot attend pope's funeral: Congress - UcanewsPeru prez cannot attend pope's funeral: Congress  Ucanews

In Peru, the youth dream of emigration - Le Monde.frIn Peru, the youth dream of emigration  Le Monde.fr

Wife of Peru's Humala arrives in Brazil for asylum as ex-president jailed - ReutersWife of Peru's Humala arrives in Brazil for asylum as ex-president jailed  Reuters

Chilean startup Videsk consolidates its presence in Peru with support from BCP - EntrepreNerdChilean startup Videsk consolidates its presence in Peru with support from BCP  EntrepreNerd

Peru’s government responds to transport strikes with police state threats - World Socialist Web SitePeru’s government responds to transport strikes with police state threats  World Socialist Web Site

Mango season ends in Peru: Good news from Brazil and Mexico - FreshPlazaMango season ends in Peru: Good news from Brazil and Mexico  FreshPlaza

New technology helping fight against illegal logging of Peru’s valuable rainforest - The University of SheffieldNew technology helping fight against illegal logging of Peru’s valuable rainforest  The University of Sheffield

Russia Plans to Open Helicopter Maintenance Center in Peru - ??????????Russia Plans to Open Helicopter Maintenance Center in Peru  ??????????

Archeologists find remains of 5,000-year-old noblewoman in Peru - France 24Archeologists find remains of 5,000-year-old noblewoman in Peru  France 24

Peru must enhance protection for prosecutors and judges against potential political interference, says OECD Working Group on Bribery following High-Level Mission in Lima - OECDPeru must enhance protection for prosecutors and judges against potential political interference, says OECD Working Group on Bribery following High-Level Mission in Lima  OECD

After a challenging 2024, Peru's Hass avocado exports could grow by 37% this year - FreshPlazaAfter a challenging 2024, Peru's Hass avocado exports could grow by 37% this year  FreshPlaza

Lima grinds to a halt as Peru's transit workers demand action against crime surge - ReutersLima grinds to a halt as Peru's transit workers demand action against crime surge  Reuters

Peru awards upstream hydrocarbons service contract - BNamericasPeru awards upstream hydrocarbons service contract  BNamericas

Silver Insider Finds Breakthrough Growth in Peru - streetwisereports.comSilver Insider Finds Breakthrough Growth in Peru  streetwisereports.com

Ex-Peru president Ollanta Humala given 15-year sentence for money laundering - The GuardianEx-Peru president Ollanta Humala given 15-year sentence for money laundering  The Guardian

Peru’s Antamina copper mine restarts after accident left employee dead By Reuters - Investing.comPeru’s Antamina copper mine restarts after accident left employee dead By Reuters  Investing.com

What USAID cuts mean for Peru as it battles cartels on coca, gold trade - The Christian Science MonitorWhat USAID cuts mean for Peru as it battles cartels on coca, gold trade  The Christian Science Monitor

Fears for human rights as Peru passes ‘simply brutal’ anti-NGO law - The GuardianFears for human rights as Peru passes ‘simply brutal’ anti-NGO law  The Guardian

Remains of 5,000-year-old woman found in Peru dig - Taipei TimesRemains of 5,000-year-old woman found in Peru dig  Taipei Times

Peru president cannot attend pope's funeral: Congress - Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)Peru president cannot attend pope's funeral: Congress  Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)

Swiss Planet Solar II boat starts Lake Titicaca mission - SWI swissinfo.chSwiss Planet Solar II boat starts Lake Titicaca mission  SWI swissinfo.ch

On Peru’s Constitutional Crisis - VerfassungsblogOn Peru’s Constitutional Crisis  Verfassungsblog

Rescue Training Gone Wrong In Peru - The Weather ChannelRescue Training Gone Wrong In Peru  The Weather Channel

Remains of 5,000-year-old noblewoman found in Peru dig - France 24Remains of 5,000-year-old noblewoman found in Peru dig  France 24

Peru: Veto ‘Anti-NGO’ Law - Human Rights WatchPeru: Veto ‘Anti-NGO’ Law  Human Rights Watch

Remains of 5,000-year-old high-society woman, prestigious offerings discovered in Peru - FOX WeatherRemains of 5,000-year-old high-society woman, prestigious offerings discovered in Peru  FOX Weather

5,000-Year-Old Noblewoman Found in Peru Sheds Light on America’s Oldest Civilization - GreekReporter.com5,000-Year-Old Noblewoman Found in Peru Sheds Light on America’s Oldest Civilization  GreekReporter.com

Peru’s former first lady flees to Brazil for asylum after she and ex-President Humala sentenced to prison - CNNPeru’s former first lady flees to Brazil for asylum after she and ex-President Humala sentenced to prison  CNN

Cricket West Indies President Visits Peru - WindiesCricket West Indies President Visits Peru  Windies

Amendment to Peru law raises fears of Amazon rainforest destruction - AP NewsAmendment to Peru law raises fears of Amazon rainforest destruction  AP News

NASA, Peru Agree to Study Potential Sounding Rocket Campaign - NASA (.gov)NASA, Peru Agree to Study Potential Sounding Rocket Campaign  NASA (.gov)

I've been to 40 countries, but Peru is one of my favorites. Here are 5 things to know before you visit. - Business InsiderI've been to 40 countries, but Peru is one of my favorites. Here are 5 things to know before you visit.  Business Insider

Ancient tomb in Peru may hold remains of high-status woman - MSNAncient tomb in Peru may hold remains of high-status woman  MSN

Why Morocco and Peru Want to Buy South Korea’s K2 Black Panther Tank - The National InterestWhy Morocco and Peru Want to Buy South Korea’s K2 Black Panther Tank  The National Interest

Peru’s former first lady arrives in Brazil for asylum to evade prison - AP NewsPeru’s former first lady arrives in Brazil for asylum to evade prison  AP News

Peru’s Former First Lady Flees as She and Ex-President Are Sentenced to Prison - The New York TimesPeru’s Former First Lady Flees as She and Ex-President Are Sentenced to Prison  The New York Times

LatAm in Focus: Could the 2026 Vote Be Peru’s Political Reset? - AS/COALatAm in Focus: Could the 2026 Vote Be Peru’s Political Reset?  AS/COA

India and Peru: Forging New Frontiers in Trade and Resource Cooperation - The Financial ExpressIndia and Peru: Forging New Frontiers in Trade and Resource Cooperation  The Financial Express

Indigenous groups in Peru protest Glencore's Antapaccay mine - ReutersIndigenous groups in Peru protest Glencore's Antapaccay mine  Reuters

Indigenous aguaje tree climbers bring down profits in Peru’s Amazon — sustainably - MongabayIndigenous aguaje tree climbers bring down profits in Peru’s Amazon — sustainably  Mongabay

Peru economy to face moderate impact from US tariffs, central bank says - ReutersPeru economy to face moderate impact from US tariffs, central bank says  Reuters

89% of the blueberries imported by China in 2024 came from Peru - FreshPlaza89% of the blueberries imported by China in 2024 came from Peru  FreshPlaza

Peru copper mine Las Bambas records one of its best quarters - BNamericasPeru copper mine Las Bambas records one of its best quarters  BNamericas

Peru’s crime wave: A populist opening or a chance for reform? - Atlantic CouncilPeru’s crime wave: A populist opening or a chance for reform?  Atlantic Council

Peru’s economy needs to unlock its green potential - Atlantic CouncilPeru’s economy needs to unlock its green potential  Atlantic Council

Serious threat to civic space in Peru: Organisations condemn law that restricts the work of civil society and violates victims' rights - fidh.orgSerious threat to civic space in Peru: Organisations condemn law that restricts the work of civil society and violates victims' rights  fidh.org

A Forgotten Civilization in Peru Buried Its War Dead Like Heroes and Now We’re Finally Learning Who They Were - ZME ScienceA Forgotten Civilization in Peru Buried Its War Dead Like Heroes and Now We’re Finally Learning Who They Were  ZME Science

Demonstration Alert: General Transportation Strike on April 10, 2025 - U.S. Embassy Lima, Peru (April 9, 2025) - U.S. Embassy in Peru (.gov)Demonstration Alert: General Transportation Strike on April 10, 2025 - U.S. Embassy Lima, Peru (April 9, 2025)  U.S. Embassy in Peru (.gov)

The right to protest under threat: the situation in Peru - DejusticiaThe right to protest under threat: the situation in Peru  Dejusticia

"We need better logistics... construction of naval and aerial hub": Peru Foreign Minister on strengthening economic ties with India - ANI News"We need better logistics... construction of naval and aerial hub": Peru Foreign Minister on strengthening economic ties with India  ANI News

Peru - General DebatePeru  General Debate

Peru - Country Economic Memorandum: Seizing Opportunities for Growth and Prosperity - World BankPeru - Country Economic Memorandum: Seizing Opportunities for Growth and Prosperity  World Bank

Exclusive | China delegation visits Brazil to discuss railway link to Peru megaport - South China Morning PostExclusive | China delegation visits Brazil to discuss railway link to Peru megaport  South China Morning Post

Breaking News: Sweden requests Parliament approval to sell up to 12 Gripen E/F fighter jets to Peru - Army RecognitionBreaking News: Sweden requests Parliament approval to sell up to 12 Gripen E/F fighter jets to Peru  Army Recognition

World Report 2025: Rights Trends in Peru - Human Rights WatchWorld Report 2025: Rights Trends in Peru  Human Rights Watch

Althea Bacaro makes Youth World Championship debut in Peru - Cebu Daily NewsAlthea Bacaro makes Youth World Championship debut in Peru  Cebu Daily News

Peru's Antamina copper mine restarts after accident left employee dead - marketscreener.comPeru's Antamina copper mine restarts after accident left employee dead  marketscreener.com

Peru - Mace GroupPeru  Mace Group

Peru's Antamina copper mine restarts after accident left employee dead - MSNPeru's Antamina copper mine restarts after accident left employee dead  MSN

Peru prez cannot attend pope's funeral: Congress - Herald Malaysia OnlinePeru prez cannot attend pope's funeral: Congress  Herald Malaysia Online