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Public transportation to operate normally during EU-LAC Summit, says Vega Llona

(LIP-do) -- The head of the High Level Commission of the V European Union, Latin America and the Caribbean (EU-LAC) Summit, Ricardo Vega Llona, said that public transport will operate normally during the days of the summit and added that traffic access has only been restricted at some avenues near hotels where foreign guests will stay. Vega Llona mentioned that streets located in the surrounding areas of hotels will be restricted, but emphasized that alternative routes will be used to avoid traffic congestion and disturbances to guests. He mentioned that most restricted avenues are located in the districts of Miraflores and San Isidro. For this reason, Vega Llona asked Limeños to be patient because the carrying out of this international summit will benefit Peru in a significant way.


200 women attend APEC Digital Economy Forum for Women in Arequipa

(LIP-do) -- At least 200 women including businesswomen and representatives from the government and non governmental organizations from the 21 member economies of the Asia Pacific region attend the first meeting of APEC “Digital Economy Forum for Women” in Arequipa. The first topic to be discussed at the meeting is the “Introduction to Initiative for APEC Women’s Participation in the Digital Economy. To continue reading this article click here.


Bachelet and Evo Morales to hold bilateral meeting during EU-LAC Summit in Lima

(LIP-do) -- The presidents of Chile, Michelle Bachelet, and Bolivia, Evo Morales, will hold a bilateral meeting in Lima, within the framework of the V EU-LAC Summit, which will take place from May 13 to 17. The Bolivian government confirmed the meeting and indicated that one of the issues of the bilateral agenda will be the demand of Bolivia to obtain an outlet to the Pacific Ocean. During this meeting Morales and Bachelet will tackle of issues of bilateral interest focusing on 13 points. The Bolivian press reported that prior to the presidential encounter, the chancellors of both countries, Alejandro Foxley from Chile and David Choquehuanca from Bolivia, will hold a meeting to define the details of the presidential meeting.


San Miguel, Lima to organize Peruvian Folk and Dance Festivals during EU-LAC

(LIP-do) -- The Municipality of San Miguel in Lima will organize two festivals showcasing the best of Peruvian folklore and traditional dances on May 14 and 15 as a way to welcome the distinguished visitors that will arrive in Lima to attend the V EU-LAC Summit. On May 14th, the best exponents of Peruvian folk dances will perform in the "Traditional and Contemporary Dance Show” to start at 19:45 at the “Casa de la Cultura” (420, Federico Gallese Avenue). On May 15th, the Municipality of San Miguel will offer the show called “Focklore Summit”, in which a rich repertoire of Peruvian dances and songs will be presented. This show will take place at the municipal stadium "Adelfo Magallanes", at 17:30, and will feature renowned artist like Sonia Morales, William Luna and Grupo América.


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