The two countries have historically had their figurative backs to one another with their shared border running through the Amazon rainforest, but are now trying to forge stronger links.
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First Wikileaks scandal in Peru, “Narco-military connections survive”
According to ex- US ambassador McKinley, the shadow narco-military group set up by ex-President Fujimori’s spymaster Montesinos is suspected to still be in operation.
Zombies take over Lima
The zombie-themed Flash Mob-style event is one of many that have occurred in cities across the world. This weekend the walking dead arrived in Peru’s capital.
Confirmed: the Amazon, not the Nile, is longest river on earth
Known only as the river with most water volume, the Amazon river of Peru and Brazil can finally lay claim to the title of longest.
Peruvian food “classy” in Buenos Aires
Peruvian food is considered ever more gourmet and fashionable in the capital of Argentina.
Ancient Lambayeque civilizations domesticated cats 3500 years ago
Recent finds at the Ventarrón archaeological site have revealed some of the oldest examples of ancient Peruvian domestication of animals.
Thousands of pedestrians fined as new transit code introduced
In an effort to curb a shocking number of traffic accidents in Peru’s major cities, authorities this week introduced the new Public Transit Code, a set of rules that fine pedestrians in order to enforce proper use of pedestrian crossings and other safety measures.
Tomb of high ranking ruler found at Kuélap
In an imposing building located in the highest reaches of the Chachapoyan citadel of Kuélap, a team of archaeologists have uncovered one of the most important tombs yet found.
Peru’s traditional political parties losing ground
The battle to be mayor of Lima, finally won by Susana Villaran, may have been the tightest electoral race in Peru’s history. It was certainly one of the most drawn-out.
Answers demanded by indigenous groups as more Amazon is sold off
Peru’s latest Amazon auction has been challenged by indigenous groups after it emerged that they may not have been consulted before their land was sold off to foreign oil companies last week.
Peru now has tsunami early warning system
Peru has completed the purchase of the systems necessary to detect tsunamis approaching the coast.
American to eat only the food that fueled Andean empires
Peru’s most important export, the potato, is the food that fuelled Andean empires including that of the Incas.
