Living in Peru : your everyday companion

Peru's economy grows 11.52 pct in June

Peru's economy, one of the fastest growing in the world, expanded 11.52 percent in June from the same month a year ago, official data showed on Friday, pushed by booming domestic demand and construction sector strength. The result was slightly above the median forecast of 11.4 percent growth in a Reuters survey. (Reuters - click here to read complete article)


Peru Government to Investigate Barrick, Glencore Worker Firings

Peru's government will investigate the dismissals of a total of 30 workers at mines operated by Barrick Gold Corp., Southern Copper Corp. and Glencore International AG, Labor Minister Mario Pasco said. The companies fired the employees after they failed to show up for work during a national strike that started in June. (Bloomberg - click here to read complete article by Alex Emery)


Peru expects Brazil's Eletrobras to seek 1.5GW in hydro concessions

The Peruvian Government expects Brazlian power holding group Eletrobras to apply shortly for more than 1.5GW in hydro power concessions. According to the Ministry of Energy and Mines, Eletrobas is interested in five project concessions and hopes to be able to begin studies shortly. The company held initial studies during a visit in June, it added. (Water Power - click here to read complete article)


Local electricians give aid to Peru health clinics

It’s a little brighter in Lima, Peru, thanks to three retired members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 48. Bob Palandech and two of his longtime friends, Bruce Zimmerman and Jeff Hawkins, recently returned from a two-week humanitarian trip in Lima with Portland-based nonprofit Health Bridges International. (Daily Journal of Commerce - click here to read complete article)


Ladies International Poker Series: LIPS Tour Peru

The Ladies International Poker Series, affectionately termed “LIPS”, will be making a stop in Mariflores, Peru later this month, near the capital city of Lima. The series will kick off August 23rd at the host casino, Casino Atlantic City, running through September 1st, 2008. “We are absolutely thrilled to be expanding into Latin America,” commented LIPS Tour founder, Lupe Soto. (4 flush - click here to read complete article)