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Lost Seabirds Get Help in Peru
June 18, 2013 | by HS News Staff
A number of seabirds reportedly find their way to the shores of Lima, Peru each year, but veterinarians and zoologists are worried these birds may have trouble getting back home. continue reading »
U.S., Peru Agree to Promote Growth of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
June 16, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The week, Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Roberta Jacobson and Foreign Minister Eda Rivas signed the U.S.-Peru Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Promoting Growth of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). continue reading »
Aerobics Routine by Peruvian Inmates Sets Guinness World Record
June 15, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Around 1,180 inmates at Lurigancho prison, Peru's largest, danced and exercised non-stop for three hours to set a new Guinness World Record for the largest group of people taking part in a "full body" aerobics workout routine. continue reading »
Peruvian Drug War Gets Assistance From U.S.
June 12, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Peru's war on drugs will improve in quality and quantity thanks to the support of the United States, the Andean nation's leader, Ollanta Humala, said here Tuesday after a White House meeting with President Barack Obama. continue reading »
Shining Path Guerrilla Leader Sentenced to Life in Prison in Peru
June 8, 2013 | by HS News Staff
A court sentenced the last of Peru's original Shining Path guerrilla leaders, Florindo Flores Hala, known as "Comrade Artemio," to life in prison. continue reading »
No Pardon For Former Peru President Fujimoi Says Current President Humala
June 7, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Peruvian President Ollanta Humala denied Friday a humanitarian pardon for former head of state Alberto Fujimori on the recommendation of the panel that reviews such requests, the justice minister told a press conference. continue reading »
Justin Bieber to Tour in Latin America - Venezuela, Peru Not on List
June 7, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The dates and locations for Justin Bieber's upcoming "Believe" tour in Latin America were released this week, but it seems one country in particular was left off. According to the dates, the Biebs will not be making a stop in Venezuela, Peru, and Urugua continue reading »
Is This UFO Over Peru a Sign of Aliens? (VIDEO)
June 6, 2013 | by HS News Staff
A number of people near Lima, Peru have reported seeing an odd shape in the sky in recent weeks, prompting many to wonder if the UFO is a sign of alien visitors. continue reading »
Explorers Seeking Spanish Ships Sunk by Pirates in 1615 Near Peru
June 3, 2013 | by HS News Staff
A group of researchers headed by maritime historian Jorge Ortiz Sotelo is continuing the search for two Spanish vessels that went missing along the coast south of Lima in 1615. continue reading »
REPORT: Check Out Which Latin American Countries Least “Gay Friendly”
June 2, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Spartacus International Gay Travel Index has come out with its listing of least ‘gay-friendly’ countries to travel to and several Latin American countries are at the top of that list. continue reading »
Accused Murderer Joran van der Sloot to Wed in Peru Prison
June 2, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Peruvian media is reporting that accused murdered Joran van der Sloot is engaged and is set to have a prison wedding to Leydi Figueroa Uceda. continue reading »
Animapocalypse Continues: Dead Dolphins, Sea Lions Found on Peru Beaches
May 22, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The "animapocalypse" continues, as a number of dead dolphins and sea lions have been found dead on the beaches of northern Peru. According to local reports, continue reading »
Peru’s Ex-President Fujimori Released From Hospital After Gastritis
May 19, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Imprisoned Peruvian ex-President Alberto Fujimori was released from a local hospital on Sunday after being diagnosed with acute gastritis. Fujimori, 74, had been hospitalized Friday night when he was found to be having problems digesting his food and after losing weight. continue reading »
Ex-President Fujimori Under Observation for Gastritis
May 19, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The imprisoned ex-president of Peru, Alberto Fujimori, is under observation at a Lima clinic after being diagnosed with gastritis, his daughter Keiko said Saturday. continue reading »
Investment in Peru’s Mining Sector Jumps 23 Percent
May 14, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Mining investment in Peru soared 23 percent in the first quarter to $1.92 billion, creating 211,748 direct jobs, the Energy and Mines Ministry said. continue reading »
