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BREAKING NEWS! | 9 February, 2010 [ 12:57 ]
Peru's Prosecutor clarifies that Major Bazan has not been found
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
After several Peruvian media reported that the cadaver of missing PN Major Felipe Bazan had been found, National Prosecutor Gladys Echaiz clarified that this was not true.
“This is a confusion. The only finding we have reported is that we verified that the person who appears in the photo presented by the Police is actually Major Bazan,” said Echaiz.
“After the investigations we have fully established his identity and the ones of the people who are with him in the photo, who are probable responsible of what might have happened to Major Bazan,” she added, in an interview aired by RadioProgramas del Peru.
Echaiz, currently in Chiclayo (Lambayeque), said that the experts in charge of the investigations have determined that the aforementioned photo “has not been tricked,” in response to Bazan's family claims on the matter when the image was presented by the police last month.
In that photo, the victim is beaten and covered in blood, accompanied by seven natives armed with spears.
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Isabel Guerra
After several Peruvian media reported that the cadaver of missing PN Major Felipe Bazan had been found, National Prosecutor Gladys Echaiz clarified that this was not true. “This is a confusion. The only finding we have reported is that we verified that the person who appears in the photo presented by the Police is actually Major Bazan,” said Echaiz.
“After the investigations we have fully established his identity and the ones of the people who are with him in the photo, who are probable responsible of what might have happened to Major Bazan,” she added, in an interview aired by RadioProgramas del Peru.
Echaiz, currently in Chiclayo (Lambayeque), said that the experts in charge of the investigations have determined that the aforementioned photo “has not been tricked,” in response to Bazan's family claims on the matter when the image was presented by the police last month.
In that photo, the victim is beaten and covered in blood, accompanied by seven natives armed with spears.
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Advice | 9 February, 2010 [ 12:42 ]
Brazilian team preparing TV documentary about Peru
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Isabel Guerra
The production team of the Brazilian documentary TV program “Globo Reporter” is currently visiting the city of Trujillo, and also some other regions of Peru, recording all the good things that Peru offers to its visitors, both in the archaeological areas and in the culinary as well.
Reporter Helter Duarte, who has been capturing images and video for two weeks, says that "Peru is in fashion now, and not only in Brazil but worldwide," reports TNews.
He said that his team will continue the journey towards the north, since their plans to visit Cusco and Machu Picchu have been truncated after the rains that hit the area, one of the most frequented by Brazilians.
The recorded material include images of Caral, Paracas, Chan Chan, among others.
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Isabel Guerra
The production team of the Brazilian documentary TV program “Globo Reporter” is currently visiting the city of Trujillo, and also some other regions of Peru, recording all the good things that Peru offers to its visitors, both in the archaeological areas and in the culinary as well. Reporter Helter Duarte, who has been capturing images and video for two weeks, says that "Peru is in fashion now, and not only in Brazil but worldwide," reports TNews.
He said that his team will continue the journey towards the north, since their plans to visit Cusco and Machu Picchu have been truncated after the rains that hit the area, one of the most frequented by Brazilians.
The recorded material include images of Caral, Paracas, Chan Chan, among others.
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World | 9 February, 2010 [ 12:12 ]
Peru to donate US$10 million for school reconstruction in Haiti
Andina
Peru’s President Alan Garcia announced this morning the decision of Peru to donate 10 million dollars to rebuild schools and water distribution systems affected by the earthquake that struck Haiti on 12 January 2010.
Speaking at the Union of South American Nations (UNASUR) meeting, Garcia said that if all countries make similar contributions, a fund of about $100 million could be created to finance the reconstruction of this nation.
He also pointed out that Peru will embark army engineer battalions for the reconstruction of roads.
Peruvian leader noted that if all Unasur member states adopt this measure, the reconstruction of road infrastructure would be accelerated.
Peru will also adopt Ecuador’s proposal of eliminating taxes and tariffs on products imported from Haiti, as a way to revitalize the economy of this nation.
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Peru’s President Alan Garcia announced this morning the decision of Peru to donate 10 million dollars to rebuild schools and water distribution systems affected by the earthquake that struck Haiti on 12 January 2010. Speaking at the Union of South American Nations (UNASUR) meeting, Garcia said that if all countries make similar contributions, a fund of about $100 million could be created to finance the reconstruction of this nation.
He also pointed out that Peru will embark army engineer battalions for the reconstruction of roads.
Peruvian leader noted that if all Unasur member states adopt this measure, the reconstruction of road infrastructure would be accelerated.
Peru will also adopt Ecuador’s proposal of eliminating taxes and tariffs on products imported from Haiti, as a way to revitalize the economy of this nation.
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BREAKING NEWS! | 9 February, 2010 [ 11:57 ]
Peru Police may have found the remains of officer missing in Bagua
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
Prosecutor Gladys Echaiz announced today that Peru's Police has found the the cadaver of Major PN Felipe Bazan, who was missing after the violent clashes that took place in Bagua, Amazonas, in June 2009.
According to RadioProgramas del Peru, Prosecutor Gladys Echaiz and Police Regional Director in Chiclayo Victor Ordinola, are currently having a meeting in that city, in order to share more details on the finding
Internal Affairs Minister, Octavio Salazar, had said some time ago that the available clues indicated that Bazan had been murdered.
This was based on the testimony given by native Asterio Pujupat Wachapea, who was arrested on Dec. 29 and is currently in jail in Bagua Grande.
More details on this story are expected in the next hours.
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Isabel Guerra
Prosecutor Gladys Echaiz announced today that Peru's Police has found the the cadaver of Major PN Felipe Bazan, who was missing after the violent clashes that took place in Bagua, Amazonas, in June 2009. According to RadioProgramas del Peru, Prosecutor Gladys Echaiz and Police Regional Director in Chiclayo Victor Ordinola, are currently having a meeting in that city, in order to share more details on the finding
Internal Affairs Minister, Octavio Salazar, had said some time ago that the available clues indicated that Bazan had been murdered.
This was based on the testimony given by native Asterio Pujupat Wachapea, who was arrested on Dec. 29 and is currently in jail in Bagua Grande.
More details on this story are expected in the next hours.
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TV/Entertainment | 9 February, 2010 [ 10:42 ]
The Cranberries delighted fans during concert in Lima, Peru
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
Led by their timeless lead singer, Dolores O’Riordan, The Cranberries gave a spectacular concert to more than 8,000 people at the Monumental Stadium Esplanade.
The Irish band made a revision of its discography and delighted the crowd performing all its former hits.
“Thank you Lima, Peru. I can't believe I am actually here, in this beautiful city so full of history. I have felt the people's love since my arrival. I thank life for being here,” she said, before starting with Linger.
The crowd awoke with she sang Animal Instinct, and enjoyed to the fullest with songs like Just My Imagination, Dreaming My Dreams and Ode To My Family, among others.
People also enjoyed with Salvation and Ridiculous Thoughts, but of course the climax came with Dreams and Zombie, songs against war and drugs,
O'Riordan, who was wearing a chullo (a knitted Peruvian beanie) connected successfully with the audience, who was enthralled by her performance.
(Photo: Katia Aguirre)
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Isabel Guerra
Led by their timeless lead singer, Dolores O’Riordan, The Cranberries gave a spectacular concert to more than 8,000 people at the Monumental Stadium Esplanade. The Irish band made a revision of its discography and delighted the crowd performing all its former hits.
“Thank you Lima, Peru. I can't believe I am actually here, in this beautiful city so full of history. I have felt the people's love since my arrival. I thank life for being here,” she said, before starting with Linger.
The crowd awoke with she sang Animal Instinct, and enjoyed to the fullest with songs like Just My Imagination, Dreaming My Dreams and Ode To My Family, among others.
People also enjoyed with Salvation and Ridiculous Thoughts, but of course the climax came with Dreams and Zombie, songs against war and drugs,
O'Riordan, who was wearing a chullo (a knitted Peruvian beanie) connected successfully with the audience, who was enthralled by her performance.
(Photo: Katia Aguirre)
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Travel and Tourism | 9 February, 2010 [ 10:14 ]
Peru: Latin American cities' Mayors to meet in Lima
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
Lima will host the II International Congress of Tourism and Integration, from Feb. 24 to 27, organized by the Association of Touristic Municipalities of Chile and the University San Martín de Porres.
This will be the second consecutive year that Mayors and Councilors from Peru, Chile, Ecuador and Argentina will meet, aiming to share experiences in tourism promotion, and to work in strengthening the ties between them.
The event seeks to create awareness among officials about the need of creating sustainable tourism, that respects the environment, reports TNews.
Further information calling to (51-1)3045813 (Peru) or (56-58)251301 (Chile).
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Isabel Guerra
Lima will host the II International Congress of Tourism and Integration, from Feb. 24 to 27, organized by the Association of Touristic Municipalities of Chile and the University San Martín de Porres. This will be the second consecutive year that Mayors and Councilors from Peru, Chile, Ecuador and Argentina will meet, aiming to share experiences in tourism promotion, and to work in strengthening the ties between them.
The event seeks to create awareness among officials about the need of creating sustainable tourism, that respects the environment, reports TNews.
Further information calling to (51-1)3045813 (Peru) or (56-58)251301 (Chile).
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Peru | 9 February, 2010 [ 09:27 ]
Peru's Institute of Culture suspends all visits to Machu Picchu citadel
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
Peru's National Institute of Culture (Inc) suspended temporarily all visits to Machu Picchu citadel, at least until the weather, security conditions and the infrastructure allow them again.
This way the institution denied the authorization to allow visits by helicopter, issued by the regional Directorate of Foreign Trade and Tourism government.
“The only helicopters allowed and officially authorized are the ones intended to carry supplies and provide attention to Machu Picchu Pueblo,” states the press release.
The closure includes also the Inca Trail tour.
According to the Foreign Trade and Tourism Ministry, the railway to Machu Picchu will not be operational in at least six weeks.
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Isabel Guerra
Peru's National Institute of Culture (Inc) suspended temporarily all visits to Machu Picchu citadel, at least until the weather, security conditions and the infrastructure allow them again. This way the institution denied the authorization to allow visits by helicopter, issued by the regional Directorate of Foreign Trade and Tourism government.
“The only helicopters allowed and officially authorized are the ones intended to carry supplies and provide attention to Machu Picchu Pueblo,” states the press release.
The closure includes also the Inca Trail tour.
According to the Foreign Trade and Tourism Ministry, the railway to Machu Picchu will not be operational in at least six weeks.
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Peru | 9 February, 2010 [ 09:01 ]
Peru: More than 2,000 houses flooded in Huanuco
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
More than 2,000 houses were flooded by the waters of the Huallaga river, in Huanuco, according to the latest estimates done by the regional committee of Civil Defense and regional authorities, reported RadioProgramas del Perú (RPP).
The same radio informed that 1,850 families were affected, as well as more than 1,800 hectares of crops of cocoa, banana, corn and rice,
Civil Defense Committees and groups from the National Food Aid Program (Pronaa) are delivering blankets and meals to those affected.
Also, today five tons of humanitarian aid is are expected to arrive, including mattresses and kitchenware, sent to the affected people at the left margins of the Huallaga river.
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Isabel Guerra
More than 2,000 houses were flooded by the waters of the Huallaga river, in Huanuco, according to the latest estimates done by the regional committee of Civil Defense and regional authorities, reported RadioProgramas del Perú (RPP). The same radio informed that 1,850 families were affected, as well as more than 1,800 hectares of crops of cocoa, banana, corn and rice,
Civil Defense Committees and groups from the National Food Aid Program (Pronaa) are delivering blankets and meals to those affected.
Also, today five tons of humanitarian aid is are expected to arrive, including mattresses and kitchenware, sent to the affected people at the left margins of the Huallaga river.
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Business | 9 February, 2010 [ 08:20 ]
Colombian company ISA to invest US $1.8 billion in Peru, Brazil
Andina
Colombian energy firm ISA plans to invest US$1.8 billion in projects this year, especially in Peru and Brazil, ISA's General Manager Luis Fernando Alarcon said Monday.
The company also plans to buy 60 percent of Cintra Chile, company of transport infrastructure development and one of the leading dealerships in the country.
“We need to close the deal in the first quarter of 2010 and then control the company,” he said.
Alarcon emphasized the interest of ISA to participate in the call of Peru's Private Investment Promotion Agency (ProInversion) for the project to strengthen the transmission line in southern Peru, which will demand significant investment.
He did not provide more details because they are still performing the preliminary studies, La Republica newspaper of Colombia reported.
Apart from its business in Brazil, Peru and Bolivia, ISA, which last September registered profits worth nearly US $157 million, also has presence in Central America and Ecuador.
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Colombian energy firm ISA plans to invest US$1.8 billion in projects this year, especially in Peru and Brazil, ISA's General Manager Luis Fernando Alarcon said Monday. The company also plans to buy 60 percent of Cintra Chile, company of transport infrastructure development and one of the leading dealerships in the country.
“We need to close the deal in the first quarter of 2010 and then control the company,” he said.
Alarcon emphasized the interest of ISA to participate in the call of Peru's Private Investment Promotion Agency (ProInversion) for the project to strengthen the transmission line in southern Peru, which will demand significant investment.
He did not provide more details because they are still performing the preliminary studies, La Republica newspaper of Colombia reported.
Apart from its business in Brazil, Peru and Bolivia, ISA, which last September registered profits worth nearly US $157 million, also has presence in Central America and Ecuador.
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Transportation | 8 February, 2010 [ 21:48 ]
Peru: Some US $50 million to be invested in Lima Airport
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
Lima Airport Partners (LAP) General Manager, Jaime Daly, said that some US $ 50 million will be invested this year in the improvement of infrastructure and operations of Jorge Chavez International Airport.
“The investments will be addressed to different aspects, but specially to improve the landing strip,” he said, according to TNews.
These maintenance works of the landing strip will increase its useful life in ten more years.
According to Daily, the passengers flow at the Jorge Chavez international airport would increase to 9.05 million to the close of 2010, which would mean an increase of four and five percent compared to last year.
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Isabel Guerra
Lima Airport Partners (LAP) General Manager, Jaime Daly, said that some US $ 50 million will be invested this year in the improvement of infrastructure and operations of Jorge Chavez International Airport. “The investments will be addressed to different aspects, but specially to improve the landing strip,” he said, according to TNews.
These maintenance works of the landing strip will increase its useful life in ten more years.
According to Daily, the passengers flow at the Jorge Chavez international airport would increase to 9.05 million to the close of 2010, which would mean an increase of four and five percent compared to last year.
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Vera Lopez says :
9 February, 2010 13:23:50
And... what are you doing to your own people? the roads are getting attention uhmmm how about the PE ... - In Peru: Access to Machu Picchu to be partially reopened in three weeks, railway company says
choo choo charley says :
9 February, 2010 11:15:17
steventhe salkantay mt lodge, a very exelente operation, located at the trail head on the south side ... - In Peru: Access to Machu Picchu to be partially reopened in three weeks, railway company says
David says :
9 February, 2010 02:51:50
As others have stated, you've got miles of track sections and expensive signaling equipment that ... - In Peru: Some US $50 million to be invested in Lima Airport
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Fifty bucks obviously goes a long way in Peru... - In Peru: Access to Machu Picchu to be partially reopened in three weeks, railway company says
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