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2000 Peruvians serve as mercenaries in Iraq & Afghanistan

(LIP-jl) -- Sources from Peru's Chancellor's Office have informed that approximately 2000 Peruvian citizens, contracted by the companies Triple Canopy Inc., Gesgur SAC, and Defion International, are working as mercenaries in the war torn countries of Iraq and Afghanistan. A reported 1,300 Peruvians are performing security watch operations in Iraq alone. According to the United Nations, citizens from various countries, including Chile, Peru, Colombia, Honduras, and Ecuador, make up the second largest force in Iraq behind the United States.

Tennis: Peru's Horna set to defend title in Acapulco, MX

(LIP-jl) -- Peruvian tennis sensation Luis Horna will defend his title today at the Mexican Open against the Argentinian Gaston Gaudio. Horna, who has been very impressive during this year's South American clay court season, won his first ever tennis title last year at the same event. The Horna-Gaudio match promises to be the most interesting first round match in Acapulco.

Chile: Peruvian found with 94 cocaine-filled capsules in stomach

(LIP-jl) -- Peruvian citizen Antonio Villanueva Ortega was detained after Chilean authorities found 94 cocaine-filled capsules in his stomach. Villanueva was taken to a hospital after showing signs of excessive nervousness at a Customs checkpoint in the Chilean city of Iquique, located 1,857 kilometers north of Santiago. Villanueva was immediately arrested after medical tests revealed the capsules.

"Peruvian Time" ends March first

(LIP-jl) -- Peruvian Prime Minister Jorge Del Castillo confirmed that a massive campaign to change Peru's widespread problem of tardiness will begin on Thursday, March 1 at noon. Citizens throughout Peru are urged to synchronize their watches and clocks to the official time used by the Peruvian Navy. Don't be late!

Authorities raid DVD pirating operation in Lima

(LIP-jl) -- Authorities from the Peruvian Police raided a residence suspected of supplying thousands of pirated DVDs to informal vendors throughout Lima. After months of investigations, police confiscated over 50,000 DVDs and nearly 150,000 cover sheets in a modest home in the Limean district of El Augustino. Police also seized computers, printers, and other equipment that were used to elaborate the DVDs. In all, three people were arrested.

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