Amazon river level in Peru at 40-year low
The Amazon river has dropped to its lowest level in 40 years in north-eastern Peru, causing severe economic disruption in a region where it is the main transport route.
September 2, 2010 | News
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Priest killed in robbery at San Francisco Convent, Lima
A priest was stabbed and killed this morning in Lima’s famous convento de San Francisco in central Lima. Criminals entered the popular tourist attraction in the early hours of Friday in an attempt to steal precious objects from its interior.
August 27, 2010 | News
Preparing for an earthquake
Peru held a nationwide earthquake drill this past week. Taking part were public sector and most private sector employees, as well as schools and hospitals. Tom Filipowicz describes the events in the northern city of Chiclayo.
August 25, 2010 | Commentary/Opinion, Lambayeque & Chiclayo Guide
Over $315,000,000 owed to Peru by the corrupt
The millions and millions of dollars of funds stolen during the government of Alberto Fujimori total some S/.904,000,000 PEN or about $322,000,000 USD.
August 25, 2010 | News
Forest fire in Amazonas region puts Kuélap at risk
A forest fire that began in the district of María in Amazonas when farmers attempted to clear dry grassland is inching closer to the Chachapoyan archaeological site of Kuélap, strong winds helping to fan the flames.
August 20, 2010 | News
Huancavelica inaugurates first ‘Festival del Cuy’
Guinea pig races, beauty pageants, and yes, lot’s of people eating guinea pig in Huancavelica.
August 19, 2010 | Huancavelica Guide, News, Peruvian Food
World’s largest tropical glacier to disappear in less than 10 years
The Quelccaya ice field is some 5,500 metres above sea level and 44 kilometres in length extending up the Vilcanota cordillera in Cusco, making it the largest in the tropics. Unfortunately it won’t exist for much longer.
August 6, 2010 | News
Almost three years after the Ica earthquake, thousands still without homes
Some 40,000 families have yet to receive help in reconstructing their homes and are having to suffer an exceptionally cold winter with temperatures as low as 3.6°c. Many have been forced to re-occupy collapsing adobe homes to prevent illness.
August 2, 2010 | Commentary/Opinion, News
Ancient “Human Sacrifices” Found at Huaca Bandera
Announced last week, the 197-foot-long (60-meter-long) sacrificial chamber or passageway at the Huaca Bandera archaeological site belonged to the Moche culture.
August 1, 2010 | Archaeology, News
Human remains found at Kuélap ruins
Archaeologists have uncovered the remains of 79 Chachapoyans while carrying out restoration work at the hill-fortress of Kuelap in Northern Peru.
August 1, 2010 | Archaeology, News
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Inti Raymi: Cultural Preservation or Capitalistic Exploitation? [Featured]
With tickets sold to tourists priced at $80 each, indigenous Cusqueños are effectively barred from the modern-day recreations of their ancestors’ most important religious event, Inti Raymi. Is there anything left in this “ritual” that reflects the Inca empire’s glorious past, or is it all a show put on to make money from tourists? Camden Luxford explains.
July 31, 2010 | Commentary/Opinion, Traditions
South Korea to send humanitarian aid for victims of cold wave in Peru
The Korean government has decided to send emergency relief supplies worth 50,000 dollars to Peru, where people have died due to the recent cold wave.
July 31, 2010 | News
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