The survival of the uncontacted tribe whose images caused a worldwide sensation in February is in jeopardy, after Peruvian government plans to abolish a reserve that protects their territory were exposed.
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Illegal gold dredgers impounded on the Marañon River
The coast guard service based in Yurimaguas on the Huallaga River impounded three industrial dredges on the Marañon River this past week, in the department of Loreto in northeastern Peru, during an operation to eradicate illegal gold mining operations…
Tourists leave Puno amid escalating protests
More than 200 tourists who were stranded in southern Peru’s Puno department due to protests against mining activities have managed to leave the area, according to the president of the Regional Chamber of Tourism (Caretur), Manuel Quiñones. The touri…
PPK confirms support for Fujimori, Toledo backs Humala
Former Prime Minister Pedro Pablo Kuczynski has confirmed his support for presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori in the June 5 runoff vote against leftist Ollanta Humala, daily El Comercio reported. “I’m going to vote for Keiko,” said Kuczynski, w…
Ex-New York mayor Giuliani provides advice to Fujimori
Former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani arrived in Peru on Sunday to support the presidential campaign of right-wing Congresswoman Keiko Fujimori by providing advice on public safety and crime. During an interview with Radioprogramas, Guiliani said the onl…
Paul McCartney storms Lima
By Tony Darrington Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be. Whisper words of wisdom, let it be. If you were unable or unwilling to fork out the rumored several hundred soles for a McCartney Concert 9 May 2011 ticket try http://www.youtube.com/watch?…
Datum Poll: Fujimori increases lead over Humala
Congresswoman Keiko Fujimori has increased her lead over competitor Ollanta Humala in the campaign for Peru’s presidency, according to a recent poll by firm Datum Internacional. The national poll of 1,210 people from May 7-9 gives Fujimori 40.6 perce…
Municipality plans to start work on seven major projects, including Metropolitano 2 bus line
Lima’s municipality is planning to start work on El Metropolitano 2, a bus line that will connect the city’s Ate district in east Lima to the neighbouring port city of Callao, by mid-2012, Mayor Susana Villaran said. The Inter-American Development…
Inauguration of Machu Picchu artifacts in Cusco planned for July 7
The inauguration of the exhibit in Cusco of archaeological remains from Machu Picchu, which were recently returned to Peru from Yale University, is scheduled for July 7, state news agency Andina reported. Over 300 pieces, which are currently on display…
Lima and northern Peru to play key role in electing next president
The second round vote that will determine Peru’s next president will be determined largely on the electorate from Lima and northern Peru, according to historian and political analyst Antonio Zapata. The run-off vote between leftist Ollanta Humala of …
Police remove land mines from perimeter of Lima maximum security prison
More than 3,000 land mines that were placed around Lima’s maximum security Miguel Castro Castro prison have been deactivated and removed, according to state news agency Andina. The operation was carried out by Divescom, a police unit specialized in r…
Uncertainty shrouds Peru’s presidential race
Ollanta Humala wasted no time in getting back onto the campaign trail after losing Peru’s presidential election in 2006 to Alan García. Less than four months after that defeat, he was out, trying to rally support for a list of mostly unknown can…