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Advice | 14 July, 2009 [ 15:57 ]
Temperatures to drop in Peru southern highlands
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
From today, the temperatures will drop even more in Peru southern highlands, reports the National Meteorology Service (Senamhi).
The more affected regions will be Puno, Huancavelica, Ayacucho and Cusco, whose minimun temperatures are likely to drop to -9 degrees Celsius.
"The area has remained at -3 ° C and -4 ° C, these days, but due to a sudden drop in humidity levels, the averages will drop,” explained Teresa Garcia, a Senamhi expert, adding that in the case of Cuzco “temperatures will remain positive turning around the zero and 0.5 degrees."
Since rain and snow are expected in the highlands, Senamhi encourages the drivers to check on the conditions of their vehicles, especially on the tires, and to be aware of the weather alerts issued by local radio stations.
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Isabel Guerra
From today, the temperatures will drop even more in Peru southern highlands, reports the National Meteorology Service (Senamhi). The more affected regions will be Puno, Huancavelica, Ayacucho and Cusco, whose minimun temperatures are likely to drop to -9 degrees Celsius.
"The area has remained at -3 ° C and -4 ° C, these days, but due to a sudden drop in humidity levels, the averages will drop,” explained Teresa Garcia, a Senamhi expert, adding that in the case of Cuzco “temperatures will remain positive turning around the zero and 0.5 degrees."
Since rain and snow are expected in the highlands, Senamhi encourages the drivers to check on the conditions of their vehicles, especially on the tires, and to be aware of the weather alerts issued by local radio stations.
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Advice | 14 July, 2009 [ 10:15 ]
Peru's Defense Minister rules out alleged ambush in Vizcatán
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
Defense Minister, Rafael Rey, dismissed the earlier reports indicating that an Army patrol was ambushed near Vizcatán resulting in a soldier killed and three others wounded.
"I can say, thank God, that the media was wrong. Is not true, there have not been any casualties and this information does not correspond to reality,” he explained.
Hours earlier, CPN radio had announced that a terrorist attack on a patrol in the valley of the Apurimac and Ene Rivers (VRAE), had caused the death of a soldier.
The information was aldo given in advance by Colonel Angel Bellota coronata, official spokesperson f the region's military VRAE (Apurimac-Ene Valley), denying a suspected rebel ambush in the area.
Speaking to Perú.21, Rafael Rey added that he did not know where that information had come from.
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Isabel Guerra
Defense Minister, Rafael Rey, dismissed the earlier reports indicating that an Army patrol was ambushed near Vizcatán resulting in a soldier killed and three others wounded. "I can say, thank God, that the media was wrong. Is not true, there have not been any casualties and this information does not correspond to reality,” he explained.
Hours earlier, CPN radio had announced that a terrorist attack on a patrol in the valley of the Apurimac and Ene Rivers (VRAE), had caused the death of a soldier.
The information was aldo given in advance by Colonel Angel Bellota coronata, official spokesperson f the region's military VRAE (Apurimac-Ene Valley), denying a suspected rebel ambush in the area.
Speaking to Perú.21, Rafael Rey added that he did not know where that information had come from.
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Advice | 13 July, 2009 [ 19:51 ]
Peru: Ancient human remains found in Chan Chan (Trujillo)
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
The remains of a Chimu woman were found buried in Chan Chan citadel, located in Trujillo (La Libertad region).
The finding took place during improvement works in Ñain-An Palace (Birds House).
The body belongs to a woman approximately 22 years old, of age, whose death may have been human sacrifice to avoid the impact of El Niño-Southern Oscillation during fifteenth century.
The woman is 1.55 meter tall and was found in dorsal decubitus position; she may have been hanged and buried alive.
"This is the first time we found this kind of an evidence,” said Cristóbal Campana, director of Executive Unit 110.
Specialists from the Peruvian National Institute of Culture will perform further studies on the body.
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Isabel Guerra
The remains of a Chimu woman were found buried in Chan Chan citadel, located in Trujillo (La Libertad region). The finding took place during improvement works in Ñain-An Palace (Birds House).
The body belongs to a woman approximately 22 years old, of age, whose death may have been human sacrifice to avoid the impact of El Niño-Southern Oscillation during fifteenth century.
The woman is 1.55 meter tall and was found in dorsal decubitus position; she may have been hanged and buried alive.
"This is the first time we found this kind of an evidence,” said Cristóbal Campana, director of Executive Unit 110.
Specialists from the Peruvian National Institute of Culture will perform further studies on the body.
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Advice | 10 July, 2009 [ 15:43 ]
Telefonica del Peru reaches International Certification ISO 27001
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
Telefonica del Peru reached International Certification ISO/IEC 27001 :2005 because of its Data Center, which provides IT Outsourcing, Disaster Recovery / Business Continuity, Hosting, and Housing to the largest companies in the country and their centers management of mobile, broadband and enterprise networks, which have risen to world class standards.
This certification positions Telefonica del Peru as the only phone operator in Latin America awarded with the highest ISO 27001 certification, and also the only one with certified Mobile Services Management and Mobile Data Center Management as well.
"This sets us apart, not only in Peru but also in Latin America,” said Maria Jesus Herrera, Network Management Director of Telefónica del Peru.
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Isabel Guerra
Telefonica del Peru reached International Certification ISO/IEC 27001 :2005 because of its Data Center, which provides IT Outsourcing, Disaster Recovery / Business Continuity, Hosting, and Housing to the largest companies in the country and their centers management of mobile, broadband and enterprise networks, which have risen to world class standards. This certification positions Telefonica del Peru as the only phone operator in Latin America awarded with the highest ISO 27001 certification, and also the only one with certified Mobile Services Management and Mobile Data Center Management as well.
"This sets us apart, not only in Peru but also in Latin America,” said Maria Jesus Herrera, Network Management Director of Telefónica del Peru.
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Advice | 7 July, 2009 [ 23:14 ]
Peru: Lima to have a new transportation system by 2010
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
The Construction and Maintenance Manager of Protransporte (from the Lima Municipality), Walter Paredes, reported that, according to official projections, the Metropolitan Road Corridor --which will link Chorrillos with Comas, be ready in early 2010.
According to the specifications of the work, the Metropolitan will have two levels and a total area of 25.000 square meters: it will have access with four ramps and escalators, ten spots for loading and unloading passengers, six lifts for disabled people and six emergency escapes.
The underground central station will have three exits, to Lampa St., Grau Ave. and Spain Ave; it will have 522 buses on natural gas buses, each one able to carry 80 and 160 passengers.
The fares payment will be made under a “smart card”system, which automatically deducts the cost of the ticket.
These cards will be rechargeable, and different types will be issued for disabled, pensioners, military, policemen and students.
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Isabel Guerra
The Construction and Maintenance Manager of Protransporte (from the Lima Municipality), Walter Paredes, reported that, according to official projections, the Metropolitan Road Corridor --which will link Chorrillos with Comas, be ready in early 2010. According to the specifications of the work, the Metropolitan will have two levels and a total area of 25.000 square meters: it will have access with four ramps and escalators, ten spots for loading and unloading passengers, six lifts for disabled people and six emergency escapes.
The underground central station will have three exits, to Lampa St., Grau Ave. and Spain Ave; it will have 522 buses on natural gas buses, each one able to carry 80 and 160 passengers.
The fares payment will be made under a “smart card”system, which automatically deducts the cost of the ticket.
These cards will be rechargeable, and different types will be issued for disabled, pensioners, military, policemen and students.
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 | 7 July, 2009 [ 21:56 ]
Peru: Urban transport not going to strike, according to union's leader
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
Julio Rau Rau, president of the National Corporation of Transport Companies of Peru (Conet) stated that his organization has not agreed on any strike for tomorrow, and he added that the urban public transport service is assured.
He publicly said that Mario Huaman, the General Secretary of the Peru's General Confederation of Workers, has been interfering and “acting without ethics,” pretending to involve the transportation unions into their protests.
"I regret to say that the public has been misinformed. We don't know those people who claim to represent the drivers' union. They need to be a little more responsible," he said.
He remarked that the Government has offered to send police officers to their terminals in order to guarantee the security of the transport.
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Isabel Guerra
Julio Rau Rau, president of the National Corporation of Transport Companies of Peru (Conet) stated that his organization has not agreed on any strike for tomorrow, and he added that the urban public transport service is assured. He publicly said that Mario Huaman, the General Secretary of the Peru's General Confederation of Workers, has been interfering and “acting without ethics,” pretending to involve the transportation unions into their protests.
"I regret to say that the public has been misinformed. We don't know those people who claim to represent the drivers' union. They need to be a little more responsible," he said.
He remarked that the Government has offered to send police officers to their terminals in order to guarantee the security of the transport.
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Advice | 6 July, 2009 [ 11:42 ]
Peru: "Huaca de la Luna" received more than 42,000 visitors during first semester
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
The Huaca de la Luna, one of the major tourist attractions in La Libertad region, received a total of 42,780 visitors during the first half of the year, reported local sources.
According to the report issued by the Peruvian National Institute of Culture (INC), this means an increase of 4 percent compared to the same period last year.
"In recent years, major works have been completed in Huaca de la Luna, such as excavation and restoration activities of the main areas. This was important to increase the visits," said Enrique Sanchez Mara, INC's Regional Director.
The investments for these works have been made by private sector and international cooperation, noted Sanchez Mara.
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Isabel Guerra
The Huaca de la Luna, one of the major tourist attractions in La Libertad region, received a total of 42,780 visitors during the first half of the year, reported local sources. According to the report issued by the Peruvian National Institute of Culture (INC), this means an increase of 4 percent compared to the same period last year.
"In recent years, major works have been completed in Huaca de la Luna, such as excavation and restoration activities of the main areas. This was important to increase the visits," said Enrique Sanchez Mara, INC's Regional Director.
The investments for these works have been made by private sector and international cooperation, noted Sanchez Mara.
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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.
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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.
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