Living in Peru : your everyday companion

Peru disagrees with Chávez's criticism of Colombia

Peru disagreed with Venezuela regarding the idea that Colombia is promoting a hemispheric war, so that the United States can intervene militarily in the region, Peruvian Minister of Foreign Affairs José García Belaunde said on Monday. "I do not agree with the idea (of Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez) that Colombia is looking for a hemispheric war," Belaunde stated. (El Universal - click here to read complete article)


Peru prosecutors complain Fujimori showing 'lack of respect' in rights trial

Former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori, currently on trial for human rights violations during his three terms in office from 1990-2000, is showing lack of respect for the court and the trial process by his courtroom behavior, Peruvian prosecutors said Friday. Earlier this week Fujimori burst into an uncontrollable fit of laughter after hearing military witnesses testify. (Jurist - click here to read complete article by Bernard Hibbitts)


Peruvian capital grapples with traffic, smog, ahead of summit; residents urged to leave

Traffic in Peru's smog-choked capital is so severe ahead of a summit of Latin American and European leaders that the government is urging residents to take a vacation. Foreign Trade and Tourism Minister Mercedes Araoz says the government has declared Thursday and Friday national holidays and is hoping some of the city's 8 million inhabitants will get out of town. (PR Inside - click here to read complete article)


Has Research in a Peruvian National Park Revolutionized Conservation?

In comparison to countries of the developing world, the United States is quite lucky when it comes to managing its parks and protected areas. Why? Except for a few rare exceptions, Americans currently are not dependent on the natural resources in their parks for their livelihood and survival. In Peru, however, some people depend on resources they can find near where they live– and sometimes this means in or near parks. (Eco Worldly - click here to read complete article by Levi Novey)


Inca Skull Surgeons Were "Highly Skilled," Study Finds

Inca surgeons in ancient Peru commonly and successfully removed small portions of patients' skulls to treat head injuries, according to a new study. The surgical procedure—known as trepanation—was most often performed on adult men, likely to treat injuries suffered during combat, researchers say. (National Geographic - click here to read complete article by Scott Norris)


A Peruvian dinner at Cindy’s Supper club

Last Wednesday night, Cindy Pawlcyn featured the cuisine of Peru at Cindy’s Supper Club, a weekly exploration of foods from around the world. The meal featured specialties from Peru typifying that country’s cuisines. Cookery in Peru is unusually diverse, with distinct coastal, mountain and jungle regions, each with different ingredients and dishes. (Napa Valley Register - click here to read complete article by Paul Franson)