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Latest News in Peru / Archive for Advice
Advice | 16 June, 2009 [ 12:05 ]
Peru: Beware of "marcas" crime.
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
The “marcaje”, or following people who have retired cash from banks in order to attack them, has increased in Lima in recent times.
According to Peru's Police Bank Security Unit, these criminals have evolved; now they recruit very respectable-looking persons to spy on the prospective victims, in order to detect someone who retires a large amount of cash.
These spies are locally known as “marcas.”
“They just wander inside the bank or wait in line looking at everyone, and when they choose a target they alert the rest of the band, by a cell phone call, by SMS or just by manual gestures,” said an agent from Peru's Police Intelligence Unit.
However, only 20% of these crimes are reported to the Police. The rest is solved directly within the banks.
Limean districts of Surco and San Miguel are the ones with most cases reported. The police has captured 14 of these bands last year, but the problem continues, so being aware of this type of crime is necessary.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Isabel Guerra
The “marcaje”, or following people who have retired cash from banks in order to attack them, has increased in Lima in recent times. According to Peru's Police Bank Security Unit, these criminals have evolved; now they recruit very respectable-looking persons to spy on the prospective victims, in order to detect someone who retires a large amount of cash.
These spies are locally known as “marcas.”
“They just wander inside the bank or wait in line looking at everyone, and when they choose a target they alert the rest of the band, by a cell phone call, by SMS or just by manual gestures,” said an agent from Peru's Police Intelligence Unit.
However, only 20% of these crimes are reported to the Police. The rest is solved directly within the banks.
Limean districts of Surco and San Miguel are the ones with most cases reported. The police has captured 14 of these bands last year, but the problem continues, so being aware of this type of crime is necessary.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Advice | 15 June, 2009 [ 17:35 ]
PeruRail might operate tourist services in Lake Titicaca in late 2010
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
PeruRail plans to launch luxury tourist services in Lake Titicaca in Puno in late 2010 aboard the 89-year-old English ship "Ollanta", the company’s general manager Armando Pareja reported.
"This is a highly prized project for PeruRail, which will require an investment of between six and eight million dollars only in the restoration process, and we plan to finish it by the end of 2010," Pareja said.
"It will have 45 cabins, some with private bath, as well as a wooden deck, among other places," Pareja explained.
PeruRail’s intention is to offer in daily tours, but tourists will not stay overnight on the boat.
"If tourism is developed in the area as it is expected, then we move to the second phase of the project, which is to develop tour packages for three days and two nights," Pareja added.
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Isabel Guerra
PeruRail plans to launch luxury tourist services in Lake Titicaca in Puno in late 2010 aboard the 89-year-old English ship "Ollanta", the company’s general manager Armando Pareja reported. "This is a highly prized project for PeruRail, which will require an investment of between six and eight million dollars only in the restoration process, and we plan to finish it by the end of 2010," Pareja said.
"It will have 45 cabins, some with private bath, as well as a wooden deck, among other places," Pareja explained.
PeruRail’s intention is to offer in daily tours, but tourists will not stay overnight on the boat.
"If tourism is developed in the area as it is expected, then we move to the second phase of the project, which is to develop tour packages for three days and two nights," Pareja added.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Advice | 15 June, 2009 [ 17:24 ]
Peru: "La Teta Asustada" awarded another prize in Europe
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
The Peruvian-Spanish film La teta asustada (The Milk of Sorrow), directed by Claudia Llosa, won the grand prize of the Festival ‘L'etoile de Caux’, held in France.
This festival intends to promote the Latin American cinema and culture in France.
Two of the films previewed, ‘The Milk of Sorrow’ and ‘Camara Oscura, will reach French cinemas in July.
The Grand Prix du Pays de Caux was awarded to ‘Camara Oscura’, Argentine film directed by Maria Victoria Menis, and the The Audience Award went to ‘La Purisima’, by Mexican Carlos Muñoz.
‘The Milk of Sorrow’ was the first film screened, and also closed the festival on Sunday.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Isabel Guerra
The Peruvian-Spanish film La teta asustada (The Milk of Sorrow), directed by Claudia Llosa, won the grand prize of the Festival ‘L'etoile de Caux’, held in France. This festival intends to promote the Latin American cinema and culture in France.
Two of the films previewed, ‘The Milk of Sorrow’ and ‘Camara Oscura, will reach French cinemas in July.
The Grand Prix du Pays de Caux was awarded to ‘Camara Oscura’, Argentine film directed by Maria Victoria Menis, and the The Audience Award went to ‘La Purisima’, by Mexican Carlos Muñoz.
‘The Milk of Sorrow’ was the first film screened, and also closed the festival on Sunday.
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Advice | 1 June, 2009 [ 16:54 ]
Public investment in Peru might grow 51.7 percent
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
According to the Finance Ministry's Multi-annual Macroeconomic Framework, public investment in Peru is likely to grow by 51.7% this year, boosted by the implementation of the government's economic stimulus package.
It is also expected that public consumption will increase by 8% in real terms due to higher expenses in road and infrastructure maintenance projects.
The economic activity in 2009 may register a moderated growth due to a 3.9% rise in non-primary production.
Primary production may see a moderate growth of 3.5%, driven by a 2.4% increase in the agricultural sector, due to increased production and demand for livestock products including meat, eggs and milk.
The Agricultural subsector may suffer a slowdown, and the Fishing activity may rise by 2.9 percent due to increasing fish extraction for indirect human consumption.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Isabel Guerra
According to the Finance Ministry's Multi-annual Macroeconomic Framework, public investment in Peru is likely to grow by 51.7% this year, boosted by the implementation of the government's economic stimulus package. It is also expected that public consumption will increase by 8% in real terms due to higher expenses in road and infrastructure maintenance projects.
The economic activity in 2009 may register a moderated growth due to a 3.9% rise in non-primary production.
Primary production may see a moderate growth of 3.5%, driven by a 2.4% increase in the agricultural sector, due to increased production and demand for livestock products including meat, eggs and milk.
The Agricultural subsector may suffer a slowdown, and the Fishing activity may rise by 2.9 percent due to increasing fish extraction for indirect human consumption.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Advice | 8 May, 2009 [ 13:02 ]
Peru is still free of AH1N1 flu, say health officers.
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
According to Peru's Ministry of Health (MINSA), Peru has not confirmed yet any case of AH1N1 flu, disease which has forced another countries to adopt several drastic measures to avoid its spreading.
Peruvian health officers have added that their sector is ready to take any actions that might become necessary, and in constant alert.
They also have remarked that the Ministry has a good stock of all the necessary treatments.
The MINSA recommends, however, to observe carefully all the preventive measures, and states that the sanitary alert is still going on, all around the country.
MINSA also said that as all the passengers arriving in Lima will be screened for flu symptoms, as an additional precaution.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Isabel Guerra
According to Peru's Ministry of Health (MINSA), Peru has not confirmed yet any case of AH1N1 flu, disease which has forced another countries to adopt several drastic measures to avoid its spreading. Peruvian health officers have added that their sector is ready to take any actions that might become necessary, and in constant alert.
They also have remarked that the Ministry has a good stock of all the necessary treatments.
The MINSA recommends, however, to observe carefully all the preventive measures, and states that the sanitary alert is still going on, all around the country.
MINSA also said that as all the passengers arriving in Lima will be screened for flu symptoms, as an additional precaution.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Advice | 30 April, 2009 [ 14:25 ]
Peru: American citizen in Iquitos does not have swine flu
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
The Loreto's Regional Director of Health, Carlos Manrique, confirmed that the American citizen from Japanese descent Howard Hiroshi Ocawayashi, who had been under medical observation for some days, is not carrying the swine flu virus.
The health officer said that his case would only be a simple cold, due to the heavy rains that have been registered in the region these days.
“He arrived on April 20th . He should be showing already some swine flu symptoms and he's not. It's been more than enough days and we can rule out swine flu,” he said.
Manrique said in a press conference that the patient was discharged and is back to work, at the oil camp n°64, which belongs to Petrix.
However, a medical team will go to the mentioned oil camp to take blood samples of the workers and run the respective tests, since some other persons are having flu-like symptoms.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Isabel Guerra
The Loreto's Regional Director of Health, Carlos Manrique, confirmed that the American citizen from Japanese descent Howard Hiroshi Ocawayashi, who had been under medical observation for some days, is not carrying the swine flu virus. The health officer said that his case would only be a simple cold, due to the heavy rains that have been registered in the region these days.
“He arrived on April 20th . He should be showing already some swine flu symptoms and he's not. It's been more than enough days and we can rule out swine flu,” he said.
Manrique said in a press conference that the patient was discharged and is back to work, at the oil camp n°64, which belongs to Petrix.
However, a medical team will go to the mentioned oil camp to take blood samples of the workers and run the respective tests, since some other persons are having flu-like symptoms.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Advice | 30 April, 2009 [ 13:51 ]
Chile not to close borders with Peru due to swine flu
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
Chile's President Michelle Bachelet ruled out closing borders with Peru, remarking that the alleged confirmed case of swine flu in Lima “is yet to be 100% confirmed”.
She also declared that Chile's Ministry of Health is in permanent networking and coordination with their South American counterparts in order to supervise the outbreak's evolution.
Peru's sanitary authorities have declared a “yellow alert”, a measure that includes every health facility in the country, since some other possible cases are still being closely monitored (to determine if they are swine flu or not).
Bachelet announced on Chilean TV and radio that a contingency plan is ready to work against the H1N1 virus, if necessary.
“We need to remain calm, there's not any confirmed swine flu case in Chile” she said.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Isabel Guerra
Chile's President Michelle Bachelet ruled out closing borders with Peru, remarking that the alleged confirmed case of swine flu in Lima “is yet to be 100% confirmed”. She also declared that Chile's Ministry of Health is in permanent networking and coordination with their South American counterparts in order to supervise the outbreak's evolution.
Peru's sanitary authorities have declared a “yellow alert”, a measure that includes every health facility in the country, since some other possible cases are still being closely monitored (to determine if they are swine flu or not).
Bachelet announced on Chilean TV and radio that a contingency plan is ready to work against the H1N1 virus, if necessary.
“We need to remain calm, there's not any confirmed swine flu case in Chile” she said.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Advice | 24 April, 2009 [ 17:00 ]
Digital TV decoders to be sold in Peru for $28 in six months
LivinginPeru.com
Israel Ruiz
After establishing that Peru is to use the Japanese-Brazilian digital TV standard, which among other advantages will allow television on cellular phones, the Andean country's Ministry of Communications (MTC) stated decoders would begin being sold for $28.
The MTC explained that within six months Peruvians would be able to begin purchasing these decoders and be ready to enjoy the benefits of digital TV.
It was reported that these decoders would work with everything from black and white TVs to LCDs and plasmas.
"Currently these decoders are not on the market but they will be available as soon as the implementation process begins, which we hope will be in the next six months," said MTC representatives.
Jorge Cuba, the vice minister of communications explained that the Japanese-Brazilian standard had been chosen, among other reasons, for its low cost.
Other decoders cost over $50, said Cuba.
He explained that decoders for the European digital standard cost $55 while decoders for the U.S. and Chinese standards cost $89.90 and $150 respectively.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Israel Ruiz
After establishing that Peru is to use the Japanese-Brazilian digital TV standard, which among other advantages will allow television on cellular phones, the Andean country's Ministry of Communications (MTC) stated decoders would begin being sold for $28.The MTC explained that within six months Peruvians would be able to begin purchasing these decoders and be ready to enjoy the benefits of digital TV.
It was reported that these decoders would work with everything from black and white TVs to LCDs and plasmas.
"Currently these decoders are not on the market but they will be available as soon as the implementation process begins, which we hope will be in the next six months," said MTC representatives.
Jorge Cuba, the vice minister of communications explained that the Japanese-Brazilian standard had been chosen, among other reasons, for its low cost.
Other decoders cost over $50, said Cuba.
He explained that decoders for the European digital standard cost $55 while decoders for the U.S. and Chinese standards cost $89.90 and $150 respectively.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Advice | 20 April, 2009 [ 08:35 ]
Peru: Colder days are to come in Lima
LivingInPeru
Isabel Guerra
According to Senamhi (National Service of Meteorology) the average temperature in Lima will drop to 24°C (75.2°F) during the next days.
Senamhi expert Grinia Avalos said that the districts located closer to the beaches, like Miraflores, Chorrillos, Barranco, Magdalena and Callao will notice a stronger cold sensation.
However, Eastern districts like San Juan de Lurigancho, Ate Vitarte, Santa Anita, Monterrico and La Molina will have a little higher temperature average, between 25°C and 26°C (77°C and 78°F)
However, the temperature at nights will be between 17°C and 18°C (62.6°F and 64.4°F) for all the above mentioned districts.
Avalos also forecasts that thick fog and drizzle will appear in the next few weeks, and that the humidity will rise up to 98% in Lima and Callao during May.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Isabel Guerra
According to Senamhi (National Service of Meteorology) the average temperature in Lima will drop to 24°C (75.2°F) during the next days. Senamhi expert Grinia Avalos said that the districts located closer to the beaches, like Miraflores, Chorrillos, Barranco, Magdalena and Callao will notice a stronger cold sensation.
However, Eastern districts like San Juan de Lurigancho, Ate Vitarte, Santa Anita, Monterrico and La Molina will have a little higher temperature average, between 25°C and 26°C (77°C and 78°F)
However, the temperature at nights will be between 17°C and 18°C (62.6°F and 64.4°F) for all the above mentioned districts.
Avalos also forecasts that thick fog and drizzle will appear in the next few weeks, and that the humidity will rise up to 98% in Lima and Callao during May.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Advice | 18 April, 2009 [ 12:45 ]
Peru: Team of journalists to climb to Huascaran peak.
LivingInPeru
Isabel Guerra
A team of journalists from newspapers, radio, TV and internet (based in Huaraz) is getting ready to climb to the top of the Huascarán peak, which is considered to be the highest tropical mountain in the world.
This tour, which has been called “Journalistic Expedition Huascaran 2009” will try this challenge on July 2009, not only to make a dream come true but also in order to know first hand the environmental problems and the deglaciation that Ancash mountains are going through.
Another goal of this expedition is motivating the population for environmental awareness.
The expedition is organized by the Huaraz's Federation of Journalists, the Press and Solidarity Institute of Ancash and the Latin American Association of Adventure Sports (ALDEA).
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Isabel Guerra
A team of journalists from newspapers, radio, TV and internet (based in Huaraz) is getting ready to climb to the top of the Huascarán peak, which is considered to be the highest tropical mountain in the world. This tour, which has been called “Journalistic Expedition Huascaran 2009” will try this challenge on July 2009, not only to make a dream come true but also in order to know first hand the environmental problems and the deglaciation that Ancash mountains are going through.
Another goal of this expedition is motivating the population for environmental awareness.
The expedition is organized by the Huaraz's Federation of Journalists, the Press and Solidarity Institute of Ancash and the Latin American Association of Adventure Sports (ALDEA).
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
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