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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Peru - Wikipedia
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Peru - BBC
Peru - National Geographic
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The Highest Permanent Settlement in the World: La Rinconada, Peru - MSNThe Highest Permanent Settlement in the World: La Rinconada, Peru  MSN

Endeavour Silver Announces Expansion into Peru with - GlobeNewswireEndeavour Silver Announces Expansion into Peru with  GlobeNewswire

Peru consumer prices up in March for second month in a row By Reuters - Investing.comPeru consumer prices up in March for second month in a row By Reuters  Investing.com

Indigenous groups in Peru protest Glencore’s Antapaccay mine By Reuters - Investing.comIndigenous groups in Peru protest Glencore’s Antapaccay mine By Reuters  Investing.com

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

Watch: Lucky escape for man hit by Peru train - BBCWatch: Lucky escape for man hit by Peru train  BBC

‘Paddington in Peru’ Writers Reunite for AI Animated Feature ‘Critterz’ From Vertigo Films, Native Foreign (EXCLUSIVE) - Variety‘Paddington in Peru’ Writers Reunite for AI Animated Feature ‘Critterz’ From Vertigo Films, Native Foreign (EXCLUSIVE)  Variety

Paddington in Peru: Digital rental, purchase, DVD, and blu-ray release date, price and where to watch - The Economic TimesPaddington in Peru: Digital rental, purchase, DVD, and blu-ray release date, price and where to watch  The Economic Times

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

Victims of Peru’s worst ever oil spill have been left to suffer - Dialogue EarthVictims of Peru’s worst ever oil spill have been left to suffer  Dialogue Earth

Peru’s Inflation Slowed Less Than Expected to 1.28% in March - Bloomberg.comPeru’s Inflation Slowed Less Than Expected to 1.28% in March  Bloomberg.com

Endeavour Silver expands into Peru with $145m Minera Kolpa deal - Mining WeeklyEndeavour Silver expands into Peru with $145m Minera Kolpa deal  Mining Weekly

Endeavour Silver expands into Peru with $145M mine acquisition - Mining.comEndeavour Silver expands into Peru with $145M mine acquisition  Mining.com

Peru consumer prices up in March for second month in a row - ReutersPeru consumer prices up in March for second month in a row  Reuters

Orion strengthens its presence in South America: Reciend will be its new distributor in Peru - European CoatingsOrion strengthens its presence in South America: Reciend will be its new distributor in Peru  European Coatings

'Paddington in Peru': How To Watch The New 'Paddington' Movie Online - Variety'Paddington in Peru': How To Watch The New 'Paddington' Movie Online  Variety

‘Paddington In Peru’: How to Watch the Third Film in the Kid-Friendly Series Online - The Hollywood Reporter‘Paddington In Peru’: How to Watch the Third Film in the Kid-Friendly Series Online  The Hollywood Reporter

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 seeks to boost water infrastructure - BNamericasPeru seeks to boost water infrastructure  BNamericas

Orion S.A. Announces Reciend Group As New Distributor In Peru - Textile WorldOrion S.A. Announces Reciend Group As New Distributor In Peru  Textile World

Peru declares state of emergency as violent crimewave engulfs Lima - Al JazeeraPeru declares state of emergency as violent crimewave engulfs Lima  Al Jazeera

Talitha Kum holds 5th Leadership Training Course in Lima, Peru - Vatican NewsTalitha Kum holds 5th Leadership Training Course in Lima, Peru  Vatican News

‘Paddington In Peru’ Coming To Digital Streaming This Week - Forbes‘Paddington In Peru’ Coming To Digital Streaming This Week  Forbes

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

Protesters block roads to Glencore’s Antapaccay mine in Peru - Mining.comProtesters block roads to Glencore’s Antapaccay mine in Peru  Mining.com

Contentious Copper Boom Sparks Existential Mining Crisis in Peru - Bloomberg.comContentious Copper Boom Sparks Existential Mining Crisis in Peru  Bloomberg.com

CONMEBOL FIFA Qualifiers: Venezuela Stands Firm To Claim 1-0 Victory Against Peru - news24online.comCONMEBOL FIFA Qualifiers: Venezuela Stands Firm To Claim 1-0 Victory Against Peru  news24online.com

Peru’s artists demand protection following Paul Flores’ murder - FreemusePeru’s artists demand protection following Paul Flores’ murder  Freemuse

Watch: Ref kicks pitch-invading coach during Peru football match - 1NewsWatch: Ref kicks pitch-invading coach during Peru football match  1News

‘Paddington in Peru’ Continues Its Adventure on Disc & Digital - Animation Magazine‘Paddington in Peru’ Continues Its Adventure on Disc & Digital  Animation Magazine

Peru-based Potato Center’s technology helps in significant raise of potato production in Tripura: Ratan Nath - Northeast HeraldPeru-based Potato Center’s technology helps in significant raise of potato production in Tripura: Ratan Nath  Northeast Herald

Peru declares emergency as crime wave grips capital, singer shot dead - ReutersPeru declares emergency as crime wave grips capital, singer shot dead  Reuters

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

Referee Luis Alegre kicks pitch invader during Peru soccer game - Australian Broadcasting CorporationReferee Luis Alegre kicks pitch invader during Peru soccer game  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Finding Family and Faith in ‘Paddington in Peru’ - Word on FireFinding Family and Faith in ‘Paddington in Peru’  Word on Fire

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

inDrive launches inDrive.Money in Peru - The PaypersinDrive launches inDrive.Money in Peru  The Paypers

Peru 2024. Motorcycles Market Recovered a Mere 3.5% After 2 Years of Losts - Motorcycles DataPeru 2024. Motorcycles Market Recovered a Mere 3.5% After 2 Years of Losts  Motorcycles Data

Carla Valpeoz, a blind traveler, disappeared in Peru - NewsNationCarla Valpeoz, a blind traveler, disappeared in Peru  NewsNation

"Miracle": Drunk Man Sleeping On Track Hit By Train In Peru, Survives - NDTV"Miracle": Drunk Man Sleeping On Track Hit By Train In Peru, Survives  NDTV

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

India-Peru Ties: A New Era of Trade, Connectivity And Defence Cooperation - StratNews GlobalIndia-Peru Ties: A New Era of Trade, Connectivity And Defence Cooperation  StratNews Global

UNESCO promotes the exchange of knowledge between artisans from Peru and Mexico to strengthen textile heritage and sustainability - UNESCOUNESCO promotes the exchange of knowledge between artisans from Peru and Mexico to strengthen textile heritage and sustainability  UNESCO

Peru: Fisherman rescued after 95 days adrift, surviving on turtles - BBCPeru: Fisherman rescued after 95 days adrift, surviving on turtles  BBC

MMG Seeks to Reassure Investors Amid Peru ‘Illegal’ Copper Boom - Bloomberg.comMMG Seeks to Reassure Investors Amid Peru ‘Illegal’ Copper Boom  Bloomberg.com

Peru's Copper Boom Sparks Existential Mining Crisis - Bloomberg.comPeru's Copper Boom Sparks Existential Mining Crisis  Bloomberg.com

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

‘Paddington in Peru’ Comes to Digital, But When Will the ‘Paddington 3’ Movie Be Streaming on Netflix? - Decider‘Paddington in Peru’ Comes to Digital, But When Will the ‘Paddington 3’ Movie Be Streaming on Netflix?  Decider

‘Paddington in Peru’ Due Via Premium Digital April 1, on Disc April 29 - Media Play News‘Paddington in Peru’ Due Via Premium Digital April 1, on Disc April 29  Media Play News

Geography graduate student explores Indigenous health in Peru - Virginia Tech NewsGeography graduate student explores Indigenous health in Peru  Virginia Tech News

Singapore inks carbon trading agreement with Peru - The Straits TimesSingapore inks carbon trading agreement with Peru  The Straits Times

Deeply unpopular Peruvian president calls for general elections in April 2026 - AP NewsDeeply unpopular Peruvian president calls for general elections in April 2026  AP News

Peruvian president calls for general elections amid security crisis and yearslong political instability - CNNPeruvian president calls for general elections amid security crisis and yearslong political instability  CNN

Peru’s president ‘seriously considering’ extending death penalty amid crime surge - CNNPeru’s president ‘seriously considering’ extending death penalty amid crime surge  CNN

Paddington in Peru sails into Blu-ray next month - JoBloPaddington in Peru sails into Blu-ray next month  JoBlo

Paddington In Peru VOD Release Date Revealed After 93% RT Success - Screen RantPaddington In Peru VOD Release Date Revealed After 93% RT Success  Screen Rant

Peru central bank sees strong economic growth, limited tariff blow - ReutersPeru central bank sees strong economic growth, limited tariff blow  Reuters

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

Peru - General DebatePeru  General Debate

Coco Peru addresses her cut scenes from 'Mid-Century Modern' - YahooCoco Peru addresses her cut scenes from 'Mid-Century Modern'  Yahoo

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

VIDEO: Referee kicks a player who tries to attack him during a Peru Cup match - Australian Broadcasting CorporationVIDEO: Referee kicks a player who tries to attack him during a Peru Cup match  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Chile renewable energy developer closer to first shovel for Peru project - BNamericasChile renewable energy developer closer to first shovel for Peru project  BNamericas

Investing in Youth: Peru - OECDInvesting in Youth: Peru  OECD

Response to heavy rains and floods in Tumbes, Peru, Situational Report No. 1 (06/03/2025) - ReliefWebResponse to heavy rains and floods in Tumbes, Peru, Situational Report No. 1 (06/03/2025)  ReliefWeb

Peruvian farmer goes head to head with German energy giant in climate test case - NPRPeruvian farmer goes head to head with German energy giant in climate test case  NPR

Peru's Interior Minister faces no-confidence vote amid rising violence and murder - FirstpostPeru's Interior Minister faces no-confidence vote amid rising violence and murder  Firstpost

Peru man convicted of sexual assault - RIVER COUNTRY - NEWS CHANNEL NEBRASKAPeru man convicted of sexual assault  RIVER COUNTRY - NEWS CHANNEL NEBRASKA

Motorcycling Peru: A thrill ride to see Machu Picchu, Cusco and the Sacred Valley - The Arizona RepublicMotorcycling Peru: A thrill ride to see Machu Picchu, Cusco and the Sacred Valley  The Arizona Republic

Peru man gets 20 years in child molest case - Pharos-TribunePeru man gets 20 years in child molest case  Pharos-Tribune

Las Bambas downplays impact of illegal mining in Peru but warns of risks - BNamericasLas Bambas downplays impact of illegal mining in Peru but warns of risks  BNamericas

IOM Chief Unveils New Partnership with LALIGA FOUNDATION to Strengthen Migrant Integration in Peru - International Organization for MigrationIOM Chief Unveils New Partnership with LALIGA FOUNDATION to Strengthen Migrant Integration in Peru  International Organization for Migration

Peru - Mace GroupPeru  Mace Group

Peru fisherman reunites with brother after 95 days lost at sea - BBCPeru fisherman reunites with brother after 95 days lost at sea  BBC

Lawless gold: illegal mining takes over the Santiago River in the Peruvian Amazon - Ojo PúblicoLawless gold: illegal mining takes over the Santiago River in the Peruvian Amazon  Ojo Público

Peruvian fisher rescued after three months stranded at sea - The GuardianPeruvian fisher rescued after three months stranded at sea  The Guardian

‘The last drops of our water’: how a mine left some of Peru’s poorest high and dry - The Guardian‘The last drops of our water’: how a mine left some of Peru’s poorest high and dry  The Guardian

Protesters block access to Glencore's Antapaccay copper mine in Peru - Seeking AlphaProtesters block access to Glencore's Antapaccay copper mine in Peru  Seeking Alpha

Peru: A Stable Latin American Hub - Global Finance MagazinePeru: A Stable Latin American Hub  Global Finance Magazine

Peru fisherman lost for 95 days in Pacific Ocean returns home - ReutersPeru fisherman lost for 95 days in Pacific Ocean returns home  Reuters

Peru: It is necessary to finalize mining projects that contribute to economy, development - Agencia AndinaPeru: It is necessary to finalize mining projects that contribute to economy, development  Agencia Andina

Peru’s Congress votes to oust the interior minister for failing to halt killings - AP NewsPeru’s Congress votes to oust the interior minister for failing to halt killings  AP News

Venezuelan Doctors Saving Lives and Strengthening the Health Care System in Peru - International Organization for MigrationVenezuelan Doctors Saving Lives and Strengthening the Health Care System in Peru  International Organization for Migration

Endeavour into Peru for third mine - mining-journal.comEndeavour into Peru for third mine  mining-journal.com

Climate change: Peru's melting glaciers contaminate water supply - Focus - France 24Climate change: Peru's melting glaciers contaminate water supply - Focus  France 24

Peru's detained ex-President Castillo transferred to a hospital days after starting hunger strike - AP NewsPeru's detained ex-President Castillo transferred to a hospital days after starting hunger strike  AP News

Peru tenders cable car P3 - Partnerships BulletinPeru tenders cable car P3  Partnerships Bulletin

From Peru to Brazil, Belt and Road cooperation now reaches new milestones - Global TimesFrom Peru to Brazil, Belt and Road cooperation now reaches new milestones  Global Times

Crystal Garcia’s hat trick leads Mendota past La Salle-Peru - Shaw LocalCrystal Garcia’s hat trick leads Mendota past La Salle-Peru  Shaw Local

READOUT: Pacific Fleet commander’s travel to Peru, March 19-21, 2025 - cpf.navy.milREADOUT: Pacific Fleet commander’s travel to Peru, March 19-21, 2025  cpf.navy.mil

Foreign investors in Peru’s state oil company risk nation’s turbulent politics - Financial TimesForeign investors in Peru’s state oil company risk nation’s turbulent politics  Financial Times

Saudi Aramco buys Peruvian fuel distributor - Arabian Gulf Business Insight | AGBISaudi Aramco buys Peruvian fuel distributor  Arabian Gulf Business Insight | AGBI

Peru - IFADPeru  IFAD

State capacity, mining and community relations in Peru - Chatham HouseState capacity, mining and community relations in Peru  Chatham House

Peruvian fisherman found alive after 95 days lost at sea - CNNPeruvian fisherman found alive after 95 days lost at sea  CNN

Referee Kicks Angry Coach in the Head During Copa Peru Match - Sports IllustratedReferee Kicks Angry Coach in the Head During Copa Peru Match  Sports Illustrated

In Peru, A Choice Between an Incumbent and an Former Police Chief for Mayor | 103.9 WLPO - starvedrock.mediaIn Peru, A Choice Between an Incumbent and an Former Police Chief for Mayor | 103.9 WLPO  starvedrock.media

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

Hidden artistic complexity of Peru’s Chancay culture discovered in tattoos by laser-stimulated fluorescence - PNASHidden artistic complexity of Peru’s Chancay culture discovered in tattoos by laser-stimulated fluorescence  PNAS

Weather Alert: Extended closure of Inca Trail to March 31 - U.S. Embassy Lima, Peru (March 14, 2025) - U.S. Embassy in Peru (.gov)Weather Alert: Extended closure of Inca Trail to March 31 - U.S. Embassy Lima, Peru (March 14, 2025)  U.S. Embassy in Peru (.gov)