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Jail and Trial are Next for Wounded Peru Indians
It appears that jail and trial are next for Peruvian Indians wounded in bloody clashes in June. " The Indians had been blockading jungle highways and rivers on and off since last August, demanding the revocation of... Peru's President Alan Garcia Faces More Civil Unrest
Peru's President Alan Garcia is facing more civil unrest. The immediate crisis in the Amazon seems to have cooled off while unrest in the highlands is gathering steam. President Alan Garcia has had his...
created by Barbara McPherson | 19 wks ago | updated 19 wks ago
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Peru: Indians Force Government to Recind Controversial Land Laws
In a historic move, the Indians of Peru have forced the government to recind the controversial land laws that would have opened up their ancestral lands to foreign companies exploring for natural resources. " "This...
created by Barbara McPherson | 20 wks ago | updated 20 wks ago
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Medvedev in Cuba to improve ties
After visiting Peru, Brazil and Venezuela, Russian President Medvedev called upon Havana. His visit is most welcome as Cuba and Russian had distanced themselves after the end of the cold war. But now and amid the... Russia and Peru sign chopper repair deal
During the visit of Dimitry Medvedev to Lima this week, Peru and Russia reach a deal to repair old helicopters purchased during the 70´s. This herals a new military cooperation between... Medvedev on Latin American tour
In what some analysts consider the return of a cold war era, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev starts a four-nation Latin American tour. But, Cold War is long gone and Multi polarity seems to be the emerging...APEC ministers meet in Lima
While Peru struggles to control violence that started just few days ago, it also prepares to hold the Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Lima over the weekend. "Twelve issues are to be...Peru keen to sign free trade deal with China
" TRUJILLO, Peru, Nov. 5 (Xinhua) -- Peruvian Vice President Luis Giampietri said here on Wednesday his country was looking forward to signing a free trade deal with China. According to local press, Peru will sign the agreement with China when Chinese President Hu...Peru mining law triggers protests
" Thousands of angry protesters in Peru's Tacna province have blocked the region's main road after congress approved a bill that would redirect a portion of mining royalties to neighbouring...Peru eyes state of emergency; 40 wounded in clash (Updated)
As violence continues to rock four provinces in Peru, its new left leaning Prime Minister Yehude Simon is pondering over the declaration of an Emergency. According to local newspaper El Comercio, protesters at...Peruvian 'Shining Path' returns in ambush attack against military convoy
As Peruvian President Alan Garcia greets his cabinet resignation after revelations showed his Ministers involved in a corruption case, another meaningful event has taken place. Shinning Path, the guerrilla...Peru's cabinet offers to resign over corruption scandal on oil contracts
" © AP 2008-10-09 23:12:57 - LIMA, Peru (AP) - Peru's remaining cabinet ministers have offered their combined resignation to President Alan Garcia in the wake of an oil-kickback scandal.Sectors of the...Peru to vote on divisive land law
" Promises to revise a controversial land law in Peru have halted widespread protests just days before a vote by congress that might see the legislation repealed.Alan Garcia, the Peruvian president, passed the... Peru held a national strike against neo liberal policies (updated)
Updates: According to Peruvian President Alan Gacia, leftist opposition groups are plotting against his government and trying to topple him A national strike took place today in Peru. Protesters were demanding... Peruvian workers defend Bolivian Evo Morales
Following acrimonious exchanges between Presidents of Peru and Boliva- Alan Garcia and Evo Morales- over the set up of an American military base, some Peruvian workers had their saying. They denied Evo Morales was helping them organise a national strike. "Peruvian...
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