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Peru in the foreign media: a weekly news round-up 5/17
May 17, 2012 2:40 pmNews about Peru as reported by the foreign media. This week: $425 million in mining investments announced; Dam project threatens way of life for Peru's indigenous communities; and more.
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Four Peruvian women chosen for U.S. business program
May 17, 2012 12:59 pmFour Peruvian entrepreneurs have been selected to attend a two-week business training and networking course, sponsored by the U.S. State Department.
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Peru increases minimum wage
May 17, 2012 12:14 pmThe supreme decree calls for a 75 soles increase to the minimum wage, brining the new minimum up to 750 soles a month, El Comercio reported.
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Peru: explosion set off in front of Junin government offices
May 17, 2012 11:32 amAccording to local radio RPP, the blast occurred at around 1:00 am, and destroyed the front gate, and damaged the building’s ground floor. Regional president suspects Fujimori sympathizers.
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Peru’s illegal mining industry larger than drug trafficking
May 17, 2012 10:45 amPeru's illegal gold mining generates about $1 billion in profits a year, and fails to contribute around $305 million in taxes.
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Peru is Latin America’s second safest country to invest in, says study
May 17, 2012 9:40 amPeru is the second safest country to invest in, in Latin America, according to a study by investment management firm BlackRock.
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Over 50 museums in Peru to offer free admission this weekend
May 17, 2012 9:12 amPeru's Ministry of Culture said Tuesday that more than fifty museums across the country will offer free admission from May 18 to 20, in celebration of International Museum Day.
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Peru’s Inca Trail among world’s 12 ‘most beautiful paths’
May 16, 2012 7:56 pmPeru’s Inca Trail has been named of the twelve most beautiful paths in the world by Budget Travel magazine.
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Peru best ‘economic climate’ in Latin America, says study
May 16, 2012 7:24 pmPeru has the best conditions for carrying out business in Latin America, according to a study by the Brazil’s Getulio Vargas Foundation, and the University of Munich.
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India interested in establishing trade agreement with Peru
May 16, 2012 6:32 pmAccording to Peru’s Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism, India has expressed interest in signing a Preferential Trade Agreement with Peru.
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Peru, highest growth in Latin America in 2012, says Latin Focus
May 16, 2012 1:25 pmPeru’s economy is expected have the largest growth in Latin America over the next two years, according to a new report by Latin Focus.
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Peru’s coffee exports expected to drop in 2012
May 16, 2012 11:48 amPeru's coffee shipments are expected to decrease by 15 percent in 2012
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Peru: controversy over ties to Fujimori in Humala’s government
May 16, 2012 11:06 amMembers of President Humala’s cabinet have stirred up controversy because of ties to a former member of Alberto Fujimori’s government.
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Peru could become world’s largest exporter of fruits and vegetables
May 16, 2012 9:38 amPeru's shipments of fruits and vegetables saw an average annual growth of 27 percent between 2000 and 2011.
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Sotheby's auctions off priceless Peruvian artifact
May 16, 2012 9:36 amThe New York auction house sold an ancient Sicán funeral mask for $212,500.
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Peruvian president condemns terrorist attack in Colombia
May 16, 2012 8:51 amThe Peruvian leader called for "the eradication of violence and consolidation of peace, public safety and welfare of the sister republic of Colombia."
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Peru a priority for Korean Air, says minister
May 15, 2012 10:02 pmKorean Air continues to set its sights on Peru, and establish it as a hub in the region.
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Peru: freezing temperatures expected in Puno
May 15, 2012 6:14 pmCapaso and Mazocruz, located 4,100 meters above sea level, saw temperatures as low as -10 degrees Celsius, on Monday night, according to Peru’s national weather service (Senhami).
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Peru a model of how to build a healthy economy, says economist
May 15, 2012 3:30 pmAccording to renowned economist Raghuram Rajan, emerging economies such as Peru, Mexico, Chile and Colombia have the greatest economic foundations for furthering growth in the region.
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Peru congressman under investigation following sex allegations
May 15, 2012 2:14 pmPucallpa’s district attorney’s office has begun an investigation in allegations congressman Walter Acha had an unwanted sexual encounter with his former press secretary Idelia Calderon.
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