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13 June 2013

Peru: Four Years Since the Indigenous Protests in Bagua

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June 5, 2013, marked the passage of four years since the events in Bagua, the protests of indigenous communities in the Amazon against legislative rulings detrimental to their interests. In this post we summarize the current situation and some opinions about it, along with the ways in which these four years were commemorated.

5 June 2013

The Kindest Peruvian Has Been Found

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Marisol Rodríguez Gamero, a 23-year old Law School student, won the contest "The kindest Peruvian" organized by the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism of that country, to encourage Peruvians to relate to positive values and attitudes, highlighting their kindness towards tourists.

28 May 2013

García and Toledo: Two Former Peruvian Presidents in Trouble

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In recent weeks, former Peruvian presidents Alan García and Alejandro Toledo have been accused of being involved in cases of illicit enrichment and corruption. However, some believe that these accusations are meant to push them away from the political scene and prevent their participation in the upcoming presidential election.

24 May 2013

Peruvian Mathematician Claims Proof of 300-Year-Old Conjecture

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A Peruvian mathematician demonstrated the solution to a mathematical problem that had been unsolved since 1742.

23 May 2013

Peru: Is Junk Food Synonymous with Freedom?

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The recent Law for the Promotion of Healthy Eating by Boys, Girls, and Adolescents, promulgated by Peruvian President Ollanta Humala, has generated debate about wether it restricts freedom of choice for parents in the way they raise their children. Others see threats to their freedom to advertise.

22 May 2013

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Private Plane Trip Rocks Costa Rican Government

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Costa Rican President Laura Chinchilla has been questioned for using a private airplane owned by a company linked to a businessman who is allegedly involved with drug trafficking in Colombia. Some of the President's closest officials have had to present their resignations as a result of the incident.

19 May 2013

Peru: Strike in Iquitos in Protest of Corruption

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A 24 hour strike in the city of Iquitos, in the Peruvian Amazon, attempted to call attention to suspected acts of corruption within the Regional Government of Loreto and the apparent involvement with which the Judicial Power is taking these cases.

12 May 2013

Peru: “Freedom Camp” Raises Awareness of Possible TPP Consequences

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The "Campamento por la Libertad" ("Freedom Camp") took place last weekend in Lima, focusing on raising awareness of the consequences that the signing and implementation of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP) could bring. Find out here about what transpired and what was created.

3 May 2013

Peruvian Movie Sets Record Amid Praise and Criticism

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In local movie theaters since April 11, 2013, Peruvian feature film “Asu mare” is about to set a record. In just three weeks of screening amidst praises and criticism, more than two million spectators have seen the movie.

5 April 2013

Peru: Motorcycle Taxis Light Up Runway to Transport Sick Patients

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Some 300 motorcycle taxi drivers from the city of Contamana lit up the local aerodrome's runway, making it possible for a light aircraft flying three patients to take off. This token of solidarity has prompted positive reactions among Peruvian netizens.

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