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Peru government to improve prison safety
February 22, 2012 1:22 pmOn Wednesday the Peruvian government approved an emergency decree that aims to improve security and expand capacity of the country’s jails.
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Peru ex-President Fujimori taken to hospital for vascular problems
February 22, 2012 12:05 pm"His health has been complicated for the past two days, he is under review,” said his personal physician.
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Peru - Chile border reopens, after two-day closure
February 22, 2012 11:16 amThe Chilean border was closed on Monday after flooding in Rio Seco, Arica, caused nearby landmines to become displaced.
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Peru could experience El Nino, says national weather service
February 22, 2012 10:21 amOn Tuesday Peru’s weather service (Senamhi) warned the rapid increase in temperature at the country’s coast could mean that El Niño is on its way.
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Peruvian exports expected to rise 9pct in 2012
February 22, 2012 8:39 amPeru’s export and tourism promotion agency estimated Tuesday that Peru’s exports would grow from eight to nine percent in 2012, despite international unfavorable environment.
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Peru to receive $85 million in loans from Japan
February 21, 2012 6:22 pmJapan will give Peru $85 million in loans, to be allocated to finance projects in rural areas of the mountains and jungles.
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Vatican issues ultimatum to Peru’s Catholic University
February 21, 2012 4:11 pmThe Vatican has demanded the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru (PUCP) change its statutes as soon as possible, in order to meet the current standards outlined in the Apostolic Constitution.
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Apple considering opening store in Peru
February 21, 2012 2:28 pmJorge Muñoz, mayor of Miraflores, said Apple representatives had traveled to Lima to explore the possiblity of setting up a store in Miraflores.
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Peruvians stranded in Chile, due to border closure
February 21, 2012 12:27 pmAbout 200 Peruvians remain stranded at the border between Chile and Peru, after shifted landmines caused local authorities to close the border between both countries.
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Cusco authorities propose alternative site for new international airport
February 21, 2012 11:34 amCusco transportation authorities announced they were considering Anta, as an alternative location, for the construction of Cusco’s new airport.
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Peru: British man wanted for death of pregnant girlfriend
February 21, 2012 10:31 amOn Monday a Peruvian court ordered a 24-hour preliminary arrest for British citizen Owen Arthur Godard, who is wanted for questioning by police, regarding the death of his girlfriend Maribel Mendoza Riquez.
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Investment in Peru’s hotel sector to increase this year
February 21, 2012 8:18 amInvestment in Peru’s hotel sector will increase between three to four percent this year and will focus on the development of projects in Lima and other provinces.
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Head of Peruvian Soccer Association asked to meet with FIFA officials over players strike
February 20, 2012 6:03 pmManuel Burga, president of the Peruvian Soccer Association (FPF), has been cited by FIFA to travel to Zurich to explain the ongoing crisis in the Peruvian soccer league.
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Lima: Head of Villaran recall backed by former mayor Castañeda
February 20, 2012 5:13 pmOn Monday Edwin de la Cruz revealed he had witnessed unethical behavior surrounding the recall of Lima mayor Susana Villarán.
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Cusco's crops damaged by heavy rain
February 20, 2012 4:38 pmHeavy rains in Cusco have damaged 9,400 hectares of crops, and killed around 1,700 alpacas, in the 2011- 2012 harvest season.
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Peru police capture six escaped prison inmates
February 20, 2012 3:05 pmSix of the 17 inmates, who escaped from the Challapalca prison have been captured on the border between Tacna and Puno.
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Peru trade agreements with Panama, Venezuela, expected to start in April
February 20, 2012 1:05 pmDeputy Minister for Foreign Trade Carlos Posada said the Panama trade agreement had already been analyzed by his office, and the report was being sent to the Foreign Ministry.
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Peru - Chile border closed due to landmines
February 20, 2012 11:53 amPassage between Arica and Tacna was restricted after local authorities feared the recent heavy rains, and overflow of local creeks, could have shifted nearby landmines.
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Peru's government seeks solution for energy supply problems
February 20, 2012 11:26 amPeru's government is facing a looming energy supply problem and is attempting to clear the way for more investment.
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Peru soccer in crisis after players strike
February 20, 2012 11:22 amSix of the country’s biggest teams have failed to pay their players for several months.
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