Living in Peru : your everyday companion

James Bond Prefers 'Pisco'

This is exactly what happened to Daniel Craig, the actor plays the leading role in the latest episode of the James Bond saga. Craig had his first encounter with the local beverage while filming "Quantum of Solace" in Chile's northern desert area.

"Bond" was so delighted by Pisco that he reportedly demanded that plenty of it be served at the premier presentation of his film in London, with the attendance of guests such as Prince William and Prince Harry. Pisco Sour, a variation when the spirit is mixed with lemon juice, has especially captivated Craig. Another popular variation invented in Chile has been Piscola, when it is mixed with Coca Cola. (OhMyNews - click here to see article)

APEC summit security boss removed a week before key gathering

Peruvian Police colonel Oswaldo Alfaro, who was to be in charge of security at the 16th summit of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, was removed from the job a week before the gathering that is set to be held in Lima, Peruvian media reported Friday. New Interior Minister Remigio Hernani was said to have removed Alfaro along with all other officials with ties to former head of police Octavio Salazar, a personal rival whom he has already dismissed. (The Earth Times - Click here to see article)

China donates 63 vehicles to Peru for 16th APEC summit

China donated 63 cars to Peru Friday for the upcoming Economic Leaders' Informal Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum on Nov. 22-23 in Lima, the capital of Peru.

Chinese Ambassador to Peru Gao Zhengyue delivered the vehicles on behalf of the Chinese government. (China View - Click here to see article)

Peru's Fujimori to stay silent in spy chief case

A lawyer for ex-President Alberto Fujimori says Peru's former leader plans to remain silent when called to testify in the trial of his intelligence czar.

Attorney Cesar Nagazaki says Fujimori will invoke his right to remain silent to avoid subpoenas in other cases related to his presidency. (International Herald Tribune - Click here to see article)

RIGHTS-PERU:  Activists Warn of "Impunity Measures"

The governing party in Peru is working to keep members of the military and police accused of human rights violations committed in the context of counterinsurgency operations out of the courts, on the argument that they are being unfairly targeted by the justice system.

A draft amnesty law presented by Congressman Edgar Núñez of the governing APRA party, who is chair of the single-chamber legislature’s committee on defence and internal order, has been joined by a similar initiative introduced by fellow APRA lawmaker Mercedes Cabanillas. (IPS - Click here to see article)

Peru extends its state of emergency in drug regions

Peru on Wednesday extended for another 60 days a state of emergency in three central Andean regions plagued by guerrilla and drug-trafficking violence, Defense Minister Antero Florez said.

The measure gives the army control of Ayacucho, Cuzco and Junin regions where most of Peru’s cocaine trade originates and the remnants of the Shining Path rebel group team up with drug-trafficking gangs to fight government forces. (Click here to see article)