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BREAKING NEWS! | 27 August, 2009 [ 16:32 ]
Peru's government requests Alberto Pizango's arrest and extradition
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
According to a report aired this afternoon by Canal N, the Peruvian government has just requested Interpol to arrest Alberto Pizango, the Peruvian indigenous leader currently in Nicaragua as a political refugee.
Pizango, former President of the Inter Ethnics Association for the Development of the Peruvian Jungle (Aidesep) was officially charged with instigation of violence, sedition and mutiny after the violent clashes in Bagua (Amazon region) that ended with the death of police officers and 9 civilians, according to official figures.
Peru's government is also requesting Pizango's extradition, since he is considered the intellectual author of the aforementioned violent incidents, that have now became known as “the Bagua Slaughter.”
It is expected that Interpol will issue the arrest warrant in a few hours.
Aidesep is a local NGO related to the defense of the indigenous peoples' rights.
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Isabel Guerra
According to a report aired this afternoon by Canal N, the Peruvian government has just requested Interpol to arrest Alberto Pizango, the Peruvian indigenous leader currently in Nicaragua as a political refugee. Pizango, former President of the Inter Ethnics Association for the Development of the Peruvian Jungle (Aidesep) was officially charged with instigation of violence, sedition and mutiny after the violent clashes in Bagua (Amazon region) that ended with the death of police officers and 9 civilians, according to official figures.
Peru's government is also requesting Pizango's extradition, since he is considered the intellectual author of the aforementioned violent incidents, that have now became known as “the Bagua Slaughter.”
It is expected that Interpol will issue the arrest warrant in a few hours.
Aidesep is a local NGO related to the defense of the indigenous peoples' rights.
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BREAKING NEWS! | 26 August, 2009 [ 10:57 ]
tags : terrorism peru
Two soldiers killed in an ambush in Huancavelica, Peru
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
According to La Republica, two soldiers were killed this morning in a terrorist ambush at San Antonio de Carrizales (Acobamba), in the Southern Andean Huancavelica region.
The attacked army patrol was part of the Huanta garrison stationed at Pampas-Tayacaja antiterrorist base, and was ambushed while it was moving along the area.
Peru's Defense Ministry has admitted that the troops in the area do not have proper, reliable equipement.
The fallen soldiers were identified as Sgts. Saúl Félix Aguirre and Ronald Alegría Pacheco.
Reportedly, according to the Ministry, four of the attackers died.
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Isabel Guerra
According to La Republica, two soldiers were killed this morning in a terrorist ambush at San Antonio de Carrizales (Acobamba), in the Southern Andean Huancavelica region. The attacked army patrol was part of the Huanta garrison stationed at Pampas-Tayacaja antiterrorist base, and was ambushed while it was moving along the area.
Peru's Defense Ministry has admitted that the troops in the area do not have proper, reliable equipement.
The fallen soldiers were identified as Sgts. Saúl Félix Aguirre and Ronald Alegría Pacheco.
Reportedly, according to the Ministry, four of the attackers died.
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tags : terrorism peru
BREAKING NEWS! | 18 August, 2009 [ 22:34 ]
Peru: International Lawsuit against Peruvian State for mining contamination
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
According to official information, the Inter-American Commission for Human Rights has admitted into court the case on La Oroya, and is holding Peru's government as responsible for crimes against humanity for allowing Doe Run Peru to poison the population of La Oroya with pollution.
The lawsuit was filed by a group of international NGO's, such as the Center for Human Rights (CEDHA), Earthjustice and the Inter American Association for Environmental Defense (AIDA), with the support of the Peruvian Society of Environmental Law, against the Peruvian State.
One of the reasons alleged for accepting the demand are “the lack of commitment and actions to meet the minimum acceptable environmental standards,” in La Oroya, a city listed among the Top Ten Ranking of the most polluted cities in the world.
Doe Run Peru, the company which currently operates in La Oroya one of the largest metal-smelters in the hemisphere, lost its Environmental Certification (that had been granted in 2006 by TUV Rheinland Group auditors) last March.
The complete document in PDF format is available here.
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Isabel Guerra
According to official information, the Inter-American Commission for Human Rights has admitted into court the case on La Oroya, and is holding Peru's government as responsible for crimes against humanity for allowing Doe Run Peru to poison the population of La Oroya with pollution. The lawsuit was filed by a group of international NGO's, such as the Center for Human Rights (CEDHA), Earthjustice and the Inter American Association for Environmental Defense (AIDA), with the support of the Peruvian Society of Environmental Law, against the Peruvian State.
One of the reasons alleged for accepting the demand are “the lack of commitment and actions to meet the minimum acceptable environmental standards,” in La Oroya, a city listed among the Top Ten Ranking of the most polluted cities in the world.
Doe Run Peru, the company which currently operates in La Oroya one of the largest metal-smelters in the hemisphere, lost its Environmental Certification (that had been granted in 2006 by TUV Rheinland Group auditors) last March.
The complete document in PDF format is available here.
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BREAKING NEWS! | 10 August, 2009 [ 11:26 ]
Peru's Presidential Airplane had an emergency landing
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
Peru's Presidential airplane, which was carrying President Alan García to Quito, had a problem that forced it to have an emergency landing in Chiclayo.
The plane, which was heading to Quito, Ecuador (where Garcia was to attend the inauguration of Rafael Correa for a second term as Ecuadorian president) when the plane reported a problem with the windshield, and had an emergency land in Chiclayo's Group N°6 Air Force airport (in Lambayeque region).
However, another versions mention an alleged mechanical problem, but this has not been officially confirmed yet.
Reportedly, Garcia and former Prime Minister Yehude Simon are to take another plane in order to continue their trip
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Isabel Guerra
Peru's Presidential airplane, which was carrying President Alan García to Quito, had a problem that forced it to have an emergency landing in Chiclayo.The plane, which was heading to Quito, Ecuador (where Garcia was to attend the inauguration of Rafael Correa for a second term as Ecuadorian president) when the plane reported a problem with the windshield, and had an emergency land in Chiclayo's Group N°6 Air Force airport (in Lambayeque region).
However, another versions mention an alleged mechanical problem, but this has not been officially confirmed yet.
Reportedly, Garcia and former Prime Minister Yehude Simon are to take another plane in order to continue their trip
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BREAKING NEWS! | 25 July, 2009 [ 11:31 ]
Peru beats Argentina 3-0 and qualifies for Japan 2010 Voleyball World Championship
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
In an electrifying match, Peruvian beat Argentina 3-0 (25-17, 25-22 and 25-19) and qualified for 2010 FIVB Women's Voleyball World Championship.
During the first set Peru both teams were nervous, but Peru took Argentina by surprise, easily crushing them 25-17.
The second set was the most hotly disputed since Argentinians knew their only chance was winning it, and the Peruvians initially seemed to be boasting on their first set easy victory; but eventually Peru took back the control and won 25-22.
During the third set Peru show problems to receive Argentina's services, while the Argentinians, visibly nervous, made several technical mistakes that were succesfully exploited by Peru, that won 25-19.
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Isabel Guerra
In an electrifying match, Peruvian beat Argentina 3-0 (25-17, 25-22 and 25-19) and qualified for 2010 FIVB Women's Voleyball World Championship.During the first set Peru both teams were nervous, but Peru took Argentina by surprise, easily crushing them 25-17.
The second set was the most hotly disputed since Argentinians knew their only chance was winning it, and the Peruvians initially seemed to be boasting on their first set easy victory; but eventually Peru took back the control and won 25-22.
During the third set Peru show problems to receive Argentina's services, while the Argentinians, visibly nervous, made several technical mistakes that were succesfully exploited by Peru, that won 25-19.
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BREAKING NEWS! | 23 July, 2009 [ 11:35 ]
School mid-year vacations extended to avoid AH1N1 spread in Peru
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
Peru's Education Ministry has just officially announced via RadioProgramas del Peru that the mid-year school vacations will be extended until August 9th, as a way to reduce the spreading of AH1N1 virus among children and youngsters under 18.
“The early start of these vacations has proved effective to reduce the number of cases among school children,” said Peru's Health Minister Oscar Ugarte yesterday, adding that his portfolio was coordinating with Education's Ministry to decide if vacations were to be extended or not.
With this official announcement, these mid-year vacations –which usually last 2 weeks-- have been extended to 3 weeks, so schools will open again in Monday August 10th.
Raul Diaz Chavez, Deputy Minister of Education, said that the Ministry and the schools will have to reschedule the activities and the classes, so that the children can complete the themes included in their syllabus.
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Isabel Guerra
Peru's Education Ministry has just officially announced via RadioProgramas del Peru that the mid-year school vacations will be extended until August 9th, as a way to reduce the spreading of AH1N1 virus among children and youngsters under 18. “The early start of these vacations has proved effective to reduce the number of cases among school children,” said Peru's Health Minister Oscar Ugarte yesterday, adding that his portfolio was coordinating with Education's Ministry to decide if vacations were to be extended or not.
With this official announcement, these mid-year vacations –which usually last 2 weeks-- have been extended to 3 weeks, so schools will open again in Monday August 10th.
Raul Diaz Chavez, Deputy Minister of Education, said that the Ministry and the schools will have to reschedule the activities and the classes, so that the children can complete the themes included in their syllabus.
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BREAKING NEWS! | 21 July, 2009 [ 18:54 ]
Peru's singer Brenda Mau awarded 2nd place of Spanish talent contest
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
Peruvian singer Brenda Mau won the second place winner of "Operacion Triunfo 2009," an Spanish reality-TVshow talent contest, afer facing the other two finalists Jon and Mario at the grand final.
Brenda is the daughter of Laura Mau, a popular "salsa" Peruvian singer with a poweful voice, who reached the peak of popularity in her country during the last years of the 80's.
The first place was awarded to Mario Alvarez, who will be get a recording contract with Vale Music and Sony.
During the final show, Mau interpreted Dinah Washington's song ‘Teach me tonight’ which positively impressed the jury.
"She makes the difficult look easy," they said.
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Isabel Guerra
Peruvian singer Brenda Mau won the second place winner of "Operacion Triunfo 2009," an Spanish reality-TVshow talent contest, afer facing the other two finalists Jon and Mario at the grand final. Brenda is the daughter of Laura Mau, a popular "salsa" Peruvian singer with a poweful voice, who reached the peak of popularity in her country during the last years of the 80's.
The first place was awarded to Mario Alvarez, who will be get a recording contract with Vale Music and Sony.
During the final show, Mau interpreted Dinah Washington's song ‘Teach me tonight’ which positively impressed the jury.
"She makes the difficult look easy," they 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
BREAKING NEWS! | 20 July, 2009 [ 14:07 ]
Peru's former president Fujimori found guilty and sentenced to 8 years
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
Former Peru's President was found guilty of the embezzlement charges and has just been sentenced to 7 jail for years and 6 months.
He will also have to pay S/. 3 million soles (aproximately US $1 million dollars) to Peruvian State.
Fujimori's presidency ended in scandal after secretly recorded videotapes of Montesinos bribing politicians and businessmen with piles of cash began to air on television.
This sentence adds up the 25 year term he's currently serving.
Fujimori, now 71 years old, was already sentenced on April to 25 years prison, for authorizing a secret army hit squad.
Fujimori, an agronomist, is the son of Japanese immigrants.
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Isabel Guerra
Former Peru's President was found guilty of the embezzlement charges and has just been sentenced to 7 jail for years and 6 months.He will also have to pay S/. 3 million soles (aproximately US $1 million dollars) to Peruvian State.
Fujimori's presidency ended in scandal after secretly recorded videotapes of Montesinos bribing politicians and businessmen with piles of cash began to air on television.
This sentence adds up the 25 year term he's currently serving.
Fujimori, now 71 years old, was already sentenced on April to 25 years prison, for authorizing a secret army hit squad.
Fujimori, an agronomist, is the son of Japanese immigrants.
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BREAKING NEWS! | 17 July, 2009 [ 11:36 ]
Peru: sports journalist Micky Rospigliosi died today at 43
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
The popular sports journalist Micky Rospigliosi has just passed away today at 10am, after a hard battle against colon cancer which was detected last September.
His death was reported by Carlos Vallejos, the Director of the Neoplasics Hospital (INEN), and it was confirmed afterwards by the journalist's brother José Luis.
Micky Rospigliosi, who started his career when he still was a child, gave a press conference last september, to tell the media that he had a 23cms malign tumor, and emphasized the importance of prevention in the fight against cancer.
After undergoing surgery and receiving several chemotherapies, cancer seemed to be under control.
However, it went back, and he was rushed into INEN Hospital since July 9th, where he was declared "in terminal condition.#
Reportedly, he died peacefully and with the company of his family and loved ones.
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Isabel Guerra
The popular sports journalist Micky Rospigliosi has just passed away today at 10am, after a hard battle against colon cancer which was detected last September. His death was reported by Carlos Vallejos, the Director of the Neoplasics Hospital (INEN), and it was confirmed afterwards by the journalist's brother José Luis.
Micky Rospigliosi, who started his career when he still was a child, gave a press conference last september, to tell the media that he had a 23cms malign tumor, and emphasized the importance of prevention in the fight against cancer.
After undergoing surgery and receiving several chemotherapies, cancer seemed to be under control.
However, it went back, and he was rushed into INEN Hospital since July 9th, where he was declared "in terminal condition.#
Reportedly, he died peacefully and with the company of his family and loved ones.
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BREAKING NEWS! | 17 July, 2009 [ 11:13 ]
Peru authorities postpone military parade due to AH1N1 influenza
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
Peru's Health Minister Oscar Ugarte has just announced via Radio Capital that the traditional military parade, a part of Peru's independence celebrations, has been suspended, taking into account the quick spread of AH1N1 in the country.
This is a decision taken by Peru's Council of Ministers' Presidency (PCM).
"We have considered that, due to the nature of this event, that usually gathers more than 150,000 people, it would be wiser to cancel it, in order to try to avoid the spread of this virus," he said to Radio Capital.
Peru's Defense Minister, on the other side, remarked that "this is parade is a tradition," so it's not going to be suspended, but postponed to another date, instead probably in September, in coordination with Peru's Health Ministry (Minsa).
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Isabel Guerra
Peru's Health Minister Oscar Ugarte has just announced via Radio Capital that the traditional military parade, a part of Peru's independence celebrations, has been suspended, taking into account the quick spread of AH1N1 in the country.This is a decision taken by Peru's Council of Ministers' Presidency (PCM).
"We have considered that, due to the nature of this event, that usually gathers more than 150,000 people, it would be wiser to cancel it, in order to try to avoid the spread of this virus," he said to Radio Capital.
Peru's Defense Minister, on the other side, remarked that "this is parade is a tradition," so it's not going to be suspended, but postponed to another date, instead probably in September, in coordination with Peru's Health Ministry (Minsa).
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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