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Animapocalypse Continues in Peru - Dolphins, Fish, Pelicans Found Dead
January 18, 2013 | by HS News Staff
It would seem the animapocalypse in Peru has continued into 2013. Throughout January various animals have been washing up along the shores of Peru’s northern coast. continue reading »
Sundance 2013: Peru’s “The Companion” Showing in Shorts Catagory
January 16, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The Sundance Film Festival, which gets underway this week in Park City, Utah, once again will provide a platform for independent filmmakers to showcase their creations and sign contracts for the theatrical dist continue reading »
inPERU Road Show arrives in Chicago to Highlight Opportunities in Peru
January 16, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Fresh off of successful road shows in London and Hong Kong, inPERU, a non-profit association made up of government and financial entities whose main goal is to promote investment opportunities in Peru, continues its U.S. tour. On Wednesday, Jan. 30, the inPERU Road Show arrives in Chicago for its second stop in its US three-city tour – including stops in New York City and San Francisco continue reading »
4th Stage of Dakar Rally in Peru Won by Qatari Driver, Al-Attiyah
January 8, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Qatari driver Nasser Al-Attiyah of the Red Bull Buggy team on Tuesday won the fourth leg of the Dakar Rally between the Peruvian cities of Nazca and Arequipa. continue reading »
Latin America News: American Tourist Dies After Falling in Machu Picchu
January 2, 2013 | by HS News Staff
An American tourist died after falling into a ravine while hiking near the famed Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, located in the southeastern Peruvian region of Cuzco, local media reported. continue reading »
Peruvians Settle Old Scores with Punching Ritual (VIDEO)
January 1, 2013 | by HS News Staff
An annual festival in Peru brought together hundreds of competitors to take part in a traditional fighting ritual aimed at resolving disputes before the year's end. NBCNews.com's Dara Brown reports. continue reading »
Spanish Prime Minister to Visit Peru, Chile, Algeria, Panama in 2013
January 1, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy plans to visit Chile, Peru, Panama and Algeria during 2013, and his agenda of international travels also includes a meeting at the White House with U.S. President Barack Obama. continue reading »
Organizations Sue Peru Over broken Promise to Isolated Indians
December 27, 2012 | by Survival International
Peru’s top indigenous organizations are taking on the government and powerful gas companies in an attempt to stop gas exploration that seriously threatens uncontacted Indians’ lives. continue reading »
Spanish Engineering Firm to Benefit from $100 Million Loan From IDB
December 23, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Spanish engineering and consulting company Isolux has received a $100 million corporate loan from the Inter-American Development Bank to finance renewable energy and energy infrastructure projects in Peru and Brazil. continue reading »
Amazonian Village Destroyed by Fire in Peru
December 21, 2012 | by HS News Staff
A huge fire destroyed some 150 humble dwellings in a poor section of the Peruvian Amazon city of Iquitos, the police said. continue reading »
Immigration Reform Advocate Sen. Robert Menendez had Undocumented, Registered Sex Offender as Intern
December 13, 2012 | by HS News Staff
AP is reporting an unpaid intern working for Democratic New Jersey Senator Robert Menendez was found to be undocumented and a registered sex offender. continue reading »
Bolivian Shipwreck Death Toll Now at 13, 27 Were Aboard
December 7, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Two more bodies were found Thursday near the site where a boat capsized in Lake Titicaca, bringing the confirmed death toll from the accident to 13, Bolivian authorities said. continue reading »
3 Acclaimed Chefs Killed in Car Crash in Peru
December 2, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Three acclaimed chefs were among a group of four people killed in a traffic accident in a highland area of southern Peru. continue reading »
Lady Gaga Finds Fans in her Garage While on Tour in Peru
November 26, 2012 | by HS News Staff
While Mother Monster, Lady Gaga, is known to absolutely adore her loving fans, she probably did not love them being in her garage in the middle of the night. Early Friday morning, while Gaga was in Peru preparing for her continue reading »
Peru’s Business Sector to Improve Competitiveness, Stability with $30 Million Loan
November 25, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Peru is carrying out reforms to increase productivity and business competitiveness in a program financed by a $30 million loan from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). continue reading »
