Peru News
Breaking news today Friday 17th of September 2021.
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Peru's President: CELAC Summit will be historic
The President of the Republic Pedro Castillo on Friday affirmed that the VI Summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) will be historic, adding that it will mark a new chapter of twinning and social support among peoples.
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Peru: Velarde reaffirms willingness to continue leading Central Bank
Central Reserve Bank (BCR) Governor Julio Velarde on Friday reiterated his willingness to continue leading the issuing entity, confirming that he accepted the public proposal made by President Pedro Castillo. Yet he raised the need to avoid a conflicting board.
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Peru's President arrives in Mexico to participate in CELAC summit
The President of the Republic Pedro Castillo on Friday afternoon arrived in Mexico City, where he will attend the VI Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) this Saturday.
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Peru: VP requests authorities to reject corruption, focus on children's wellbeing
The Vice-President of the Republic Dina Boluarte on Friday called on regional and local authorities to work in a coordinated manner against child malnutrition.
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Peru enacts law allowing cremation of terrorists' remains
The Executive Branch on Friday enacted the law that establishes the destination of the corpses of inmates, who had been serving sentences for crimes of treason or terrorism in their capacity as ringleaders, heads, or members of the core of a terrorist organization.
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Peru: PM meets with Tambobamba authorities
Peruvian Prime Minister Guido Bellido on Friday traveled to Apurimac region, where he holds a meeting with authorities and leaders in Tambobamba district, Cotabambas province.
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Peruvian Amb: President's trip to Mexico, U.S. will boost economy
Peruvian Representative to the United Nations, Manuel Rodriguez Cuadros, affirmed that President Pedro Castillo's trip to Mexico and the United States will allow the consolidation of national economy.
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Peru: Government extends national state of emergency for 31 days due to COVID-19
The Peruvian Government has extended for 31 calendar days —starting October 1, 2021— the state of national emergency to face the serious circumstances affecting citizens' lives as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Peru's President starts Mexico, U.S. trip today
The President of the Republic Pedro Castillo begins today a trip to Mexico and the United States. It seeks to boost the coordinated fight against the COVID-19 pandemic in the multilateral sphere and the economic reactivation that will reduce social gaps in our country.
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CPTPP about to come into force for Peru
Foreign Trade and Tourism Minister Roberto Sanchez has announced that the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) —the most important free trade agreement in the world— will enter into force for Peru on September 19.
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Peru: Coronavirus cases total 2,164,380; 9,167,183 citizens fully vaccinated
The number of citizens infected with COVID-19 rose to 2,164,380 and the death toll reached 198,891 in Peru as of September 15 at 10:00 p.m. (local time), the Ministry of Health (Minsa) has confirmed.
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Ex-judge Hinostroza's asylum claim denied in Spain, Peru awaits date of extradition
Spain's National Audience has denied an asylum request by Peru's ex-Supreme Judge Cesar Hinostroza, whose extradition to the South American country had been put on hold while his claim was being reviewed.
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Peru: PM says Council of Ministers did not address issue on Abimael Guzman's body
Peru's Prime Minister Guido Bellido on Thursday affirmed that the proposal of the Ministry of Justice to incinerate the cadaver of Shining Path terrorist ringleader Abimael Guzman was not discussed during the Council of Ministers session on Wednesday.
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Peru's PM: Domestic gas price reduced thanks to everyone's efforts
Peru's Prime Minister Guido Bellido on Thursday affirmed that the reduction in domestic gas price is a result of everyone's contribution.
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Peru's President attends solemn session marking 199th anniversary of Congress
The President of the Republic Pedro Castillo on Thursday participated in a solemn session to commemorate the anniversary of the Peruvian Congress.
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Delegation to accompany Peru's President on Mexico, U.S. trips includes four ministers
The President of the Republic Pedro Castillo is set to travel to Mexico and the United States on Friday, in order to promote a coordinated fight against the COVID-19 pandemic at the multilateral level and foster the economic recovery that will help bridge the social gaps in the South American nation.
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Peru names ambassadors to Holy See and Colombia
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has appointed Jorge Eduardo Roman Morey as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Peru to the Holy See.
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Peru extends suspension of flights from South Africa thru Sep 30
Flights from South Africa will remain suspended until September 30, 2021, the Peruvian Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MTC) has announced.
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Peru: Coronavirus cases total 2,163,312; 9,104,546 citizens fully vaccinated
The number of citizens infected with COVID-19 rose to 2,163,312 and the death toll reached 198,860 in Peru as of September 14 at 10:00 p.m. (local time), the Ministry of Health (Minsa) has confirmed.
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Peru: President announces US$24 million to be allocated to soup kitchens
The President of the Republic Pedro Castillo on Wednesday announced a transfer of S/99 million (about US$24 million) to soup kitchens in the capital city with the aim of feeding citizens who depend on food through these organizations.
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