Local authorities announced the discovery of a more than 3.000-year-old mummy at the Huaca La Florida archaeological site; the project’s research team is currently examining the findings to gather more precise information about the mummy and its tomb

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  Archaeologists in Peru uncovered a decorated throne room and murals in the ancient Moche site of Pañamarca, suggesting a powerful woman may have ruled there over 1.300 years ago, challenging the long-held view of Indigenous Moche society as male-dominated

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  In the first eight months of 2024, Peru set a new record in avocado exports, shipping 539.313 tons worth US$1,129 billion, making it the highest value yet recorded

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  The minimum pension for retirees under Peru's National Pension System will increase by 20% starting in January 2025

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  A state of emergency in the regions of Amazonas, San Martín, and Ucayali has been declared to aid efforts in controlling the forest fires ravaging these Amazonian areas

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