America Peru The country was about to be the next host for the upcoming OAS meeting, until the organisation requested gender-neutral bathrooms, which caused the country’s conservative congress to re-evaluate their decision before accepting
America Peru The ongoing protests at copper mines, caused by conflicts with indigenous territory, have decreased mining by 10,69% this past month
America Peru The government has implemented the ‘Trabaja Peru’ programme that will give over 8.200 low-income individuals that have suffered from a natural catastrophe a new job, which will additionally consist in aiding local municipalities that lack personnel
America Peru The government decreed the extension of the state of emergency in the Callao province, where the National Police of Peru (PNP) will maintain control of the region, as criminal actions committed by organised gangs are still taking place
America Peru Two new lizard species have been discovered in the historical sanctuary of Machu Picchu, proving the protection policies of the sanctuary successful
America Peru Formal discussions for the establishment of an anti-corruption plan have begun between the government and the OAS; it will consist of public entity transparency and easier access to corruption complaints from citizens among other measures
America Peru The government has signed an agreement with South Korea to remove the visas from both countries to promote mutual tourism
America Peru Poverty in the country has decreased by 22,1% over the last year according to an official statement lately released by the International Monetary Fund released
America Peru The country’s congress is currently discussing a bill that, if passed, will allow the chemical castration of rapists
America Peru The Central Reserve Bank stated that mineral and hydrocarbon exports have increased by 25.7% , due to the intentional decrease in their prices
America Peru Due to the ongoing manifestations caused by the country’s rising prices, the government has decided to reduce gas taxes by 90% and present a new bill to exonerate taxes from certain food products
America Peru According to the Central Reserve Bank (BCR), national formal employment increased by 6.5% in the month of January
America Peru The state’s congress has approved President Castillo’s impeachment trial due to the corruption allegations posed against him