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Latest News in Peru / Archive for Lima
Lima | 6 January, 2010 [ 08:49 ]
65 percent of public internet places in Lima are not suitable for people in wheelchairs
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
More than 65% of the public internet booths inspected by the National Council for the Integration of Persons with Disabilities (Conadis) in Metropolitan Lima lack appropriate conditions to allow the entry of people in wheelchairs.
In accordance with the present regulations, these public internet spots must be at least one place specially equipped for being used by a person in a wheelchair.
Some 170 of these places were inspected in Lima, finding out that they also lack of special softwares to enable visually impaired people use the computers.
“We need to work a lot in order to change these figures,” said Guillermo Vega, President of Conadis.
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Isabel Guerra
More than 65% of the public internet booths inspected by the National Council for the Integration of Persons with Disabilities (Conadis) in Metropolitan Lima lack appropriate conditions to allow the entry of people in wheelchairs. In accordance with the present regulations, these public internet spots must be at least one place specially equipped for being used by a person in a wheelchair.
Some 170 of these places were inspected in Lima, finding out that they also lack of special softwares to enable visually impaired people use the computers.
“We need to work a lot in order to change these figures,” said Guillermo Vega, President of Conadis.
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Lima | 4 January, 2010 [ 11:16 ]
Peru: Five Lima districts at risk of more mudslides
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Isabel Guerra
Peru's Meteorologic Service issued a warning for five Limenian districts, since these are surrounded by hills and the humidity increases the risk of more floods and mudslides, like the ones that took place last weekend.
These districts are Carabayllo, Comas, San Juan de Lurigancho, Villa María del Triunfo and Villa el Salvador,” said Raquel Loayza, a specialist from Senamhi, according to Andina News Agency.
“Due to the geography of those districts, and the excessive amount of humidity, some places get damp and generate mudslides. And since many houses have been built whitout any urban planification or organization, they could simply fall down. So it is necessary to be aware,” she said.
Loayza explained that the rains coming from Andean regions of Junín and Huancavelica enter Lima by Yauyos, Huarochirí, Canta and Cajatambo provinces.
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Isabel Guerra
Peru's Meteorologic Service issued a warning for five Limenian districts, since these are surrounded by hills and the humidity increases the risk of more floods and mudslides, like the ones that took place last weekend. These districts are Carabayllo, Comas, San Juan de Lurigancho, Villa María del Triunfo and Villa el Salvador,” said Raquel Loayza, a specialist from Senamhi, according to Andina News Agency.
“Due to the geography of those districts, and the excessive amount of humidity, some places get damp and generate mudslides. And since many houses have been built whitout any urban planification or organization, they could simply fall down. So it is necessary to be aware,” she said.
Loayza explained that the rains coming from Andean regions of Junín and Huancavelica enter Lima by Yauyos, Huarochirí, Canta and Cajatambo provinces.
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Lima | 3 January, 2010 [ 13:37 ]
Rain leaves 150 homeless families in Lima, Peru
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Isabel Guerra
The unusually heavy and long drizzling rains that have been hitting Lima since the first hours of 2010 have left up to now 150 homeless families, whose houses have been declared as “uninhabitable” after being flooded with mudslides.
The most affected districts are Comas and Villa María del Triunfo, in North and Southeast Lima respectively, reports El Comercio.
The Mayor of Comas, Miguel Saldaña, reported that workers of the Municipality are currently doing clearing works in the most affected areas, and that Civil Defense brigades were providing help to the people.
On the other side, the Mayor of Villa el Salvador, Jaime Zea, said that the intersection of two important avenues, El Sol and Juan Velasco, was so flooded that they needed three tank trucks and a sump pump to clean it.
However, he remarked that they need help from Sedapal (Lima's water and sewage company) to clear the pipes obstructed with mud.
Meanwhile, the Meteorologic Service reported that the higher areas of Comas received 3l of water per sqm., and does not rule out the possibility of more rains.
(Photo: Andina)
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Isabel Guerra
The unusually heavy and long drizzling rains that have been hitting Lima since the first hours of 2010 have left up to now 150 homeless families, whose houses have been declared as “uninhabitable” after being flooded with mudslides. The most affected districts are Comas and Villa María del Triunfo, in North and Southeast Lima respectively, reports El Comercio.
The Mayor of Comas, Miguel Saldaña, reported that workers of the Municipality are currently doing clearing works in the most affected areas, and that Civil Defense brigades were providing help to the people.
On the other side, the Mayor of Villa el Salvador, Jaime Zea, said that the intersection of two important avenues, El Sol and Juan Velasco, was so flooded that they needed three tank trucks and a sump pump to clean it.
However, he remarked that they need help from Sedapal (Lima's water and sewage company) to clear the pipes obstructed with mud.
Meanwhile, the Meteorologic Service reported that the higher areas of Comas received 3l of water per sqm., and does not rule out the possibility of more rains.
(Photo: Andina)
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Lima | 1 January, 2010 [ 20:13 ]
Lima, Peru: Founder of legendary Juanito Bar passed away at 97
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
Juan Casusol, founder of the traditional Juanito Bar, located in the bohemian district of Barranco, passed away at 97, during the first minutes of 2010, reported his son Rodolfo.
"My father died of a heart attack. He has been a bit ill but nobody expected this outcome. We were prepared to celebrate New Year 2010, but obviously we had to close the place," he said.
Rodolfo Casusol also commented that his father had been suffering from some kidney problems. John Casusol died at 12:25 a.m. today at age 97.
Juanito Bar was was founded on Jun. 16, 1937. It's not only one of the most popular places among young artists and tourists in Lima, but also is a historical spot in Barranco.
Casusol turned a former warehouse into a blooming business when he put in tables and began serving drinks and tasty sandwiches — butifarras — that became classic treats in Peru's capital.
Juanito Bar had many famous visitors like Spanish singer Joaquin Sabina and salsa singer Oscar de Leon, and many Peruvian celebrities are or have been part of its regular crowd, like Susana Baca, or President Alan García.
Casusol's funerals are taking place at the Nuestra Señora de Fátima Church in Miraflores and his remains will be buried tomorrow (Jan. 2) at noon at Jardines de la Paz Cemetery in La Molina.
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Isabel Guerra
Juan Casusol, founder of the traditional Juanito Bar, located in the bohemian district of Barranco, passed away at 97, during the first minutes of 2010, reported his son Rodolfo. "My father died of a heart attack. He has been a bit ill but nobody expected this outcome. We were prepared to celebrate New Year 2010, but obviously we had to close the place," he said.
Rodolfo Casusol also commented that his father had been suffering from some kidney problems. John Casusol died at 12:25 a.m. today at age 97.
Juanito Bar was was founded on Jun. 16, 1937. It's not only one of the most popular places among young artists and tourists in Lima, but also is a historical spot in Barranco.
Casusol turned a former warehouse into a blooming business when he put in tables and began serving drinks and tasty sandwiches — butifarras — that became classic treats in Peru's capital.
Juanito Bar had many famous visitors like Spanish singer Joaquin Sabina and salsa singer Oscar de Leon, and many Peruvian celebrities are or have been part of its regular crowd, like Susana Baca, or President Alan García.
Casusol's funerals are taking place at the Nuestra Señora de Fátima Church in Miraflores and his remains will be buried tomorrow (Jan. 2) at noon at Jardines de la Paz Cemetery in La Molina.
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Lima | 31 December, 2009 [ 08:30 ]
Peru: Citizens and tourists invited to join New Year's Eve party at Lima's Main Square
Andina
Peruvians and foreign tourists have been invited to join a special New Year's Eve celebration with music, dancing, culture and fireworks.
Tonight's big event will be held at Lima's Plaza Mayor (Main Square) in the heart of the Peruvian capital.
As several cities around the world, Lima will have its own cultural and artistic New Year’s celebration, with the participation of Peruvian President Alan Garcia Perez, state ministers and senior government officials.
After the fraternal greeting and the ringing of bells, fireworks will illuminate the sky to welcome the arrival of 2010.
The minister invited citizens and foreign tourists to participate in this event in Lima, and also in Cusco and Colca Canyon in Arequipa, where similar celebrations are being prepared.
He clarified that the organization of this festival will not incur any expense to the state because it is carried out with private contributions.
We expect that next year more cities in Peru will have these celebrations which are the delight of tourists, said the minister.
Perez made this invitation at the end of the meeting of the Council of Ministers at the Government Palace.
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Peruvians and foreign tourists have been invited to join a special New Year's Eve celebration with music, dancing, culture and fireworks. Tonight's big event will be held at Lima's Plaza Mayor (Main Square) in the heart of the Peruvian capital.
As several cities around the world, Lima will have its own cultural and artistic New Year’s celebration, with the participation of Peruvian President Alan Garcia Perez, state ministers and senior government officials.
After the fraternal greeting and the ringing of bells, fireworks will illuminate the sky to welcome the arrival of 2010.
The minister invited citizens and foreign tourists to participate in this event in Lima, and also in Cusco and Colca Canyon in Arequipa, where similar celebrations are being prepared.
He clarified that the organization of this festival will not incur any expense to the state because it is carried out with private contributions.
We expect that next year more cities in Peru will have these celebrations which are the delight of tourists, said the minister.
Perez made this invitation at the end of the meeting of the Council of Ministers at the Government Palace.
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Lima | 29 December, 2009 [ 22:44 ]
Peru's President will welcome 2010 at Government's Palace
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
With the twelve peals of bells announcing the midnight, President Alan García Pérez will receive the New Year 2010 at Government Palace, along with several members of the Cabinet and government officials, according to a press release issued by the Presidency's Secretary of Press.
At the same time, at Plaza Mayor de Lima, there will be a show with the free participation of artists, with the open participation of the public.
According to a press release, "the show won't cost anything to the State nor the Presidencial Office."
Moreover, the bands of the Armed Forces and the National Police will be present to entertain the public.
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Isabel Guerra
With the twelve peals of bells announcing the midnight, President Alan García Pérez will receive the New Year 2010 at Government Palace, along with several members of the Cabinet and government officials, according to a press release issued by the Presidency's Secretary of Press. At the same time, at Plaza Mayor de Lima, there will be a show with the free participation of artists, with the open participation of the public.
According to a press release, "the show won't cost anything to the State nor the Presidencial Office."
Moreover, the bands of the Armed Forces and the National Police will be present to entertain the public.
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Lima | 26 December, 2009 [ 14:57 ]
Temperature in Peru's capital to border on 26°C during this weekend
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
Maximum temperature in Lima and Callao will border on 26°C (78°F) this weekend, but the temperature sensation will vary among the different Limenian districts, due to factors like being near to the seashore or the air pollution, according to the local National Meteorologic Service (Senamhi).
Senamhi has forecasted an average temperature of 25°C (77°F) for today, with sunshine starting at midday until the evening, although some districts might be partially cloudy.
For Sunday (Dec. 27) the average will be of 24,5 °C (76.1°F), partially clouded; and on Monday the maximum could reach 25,5 °C (77.9°F), partially cloudy during early morning and with possible sunshine starting at midday.
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Isabel Guerra
Maximum temperature in Lima and Callao will border on 26°C (78°F) this weekend, but the temperature sensation will vary among the different Limenian districts, due to factors like being near to the seashore or the air pollution, according to the local National Meteorologic Service (Senamhi). Senamhi has forecasted an average temperature of 25°C (77°F) for today, with sunshine starting at midday until the evening, although some districts might be partially cloudy.
For Sunday (Dec. 27) the average will be of 24,5 °C (76.1°F), partially clouded; and on Monday the maximum could reach 25,5 °C (77.9°F), partially cloudy during early morning and with possible sunshine starting at midday.
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Lima | 16 December, 2009 [ 20:58 ]
Peru's capital will have its gas supplying from Camisea doubled in three years
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
Transportadora de Gas del Peru (TGP), started yesterday in Lurin a new system that will allow to increase the amount of gas transported from Camisea to Lima.
This work was officially inaugurated today by President Alan García, and will increase the amount of the transported hydrocarbon from 380 to 450 millions of cubic feet daily.
According to TGP, these works have required an investment of US $290 million in the installation of a compressor plant in Ayacucho, and in the construction of a parallel pipeline between the Ayacucho town of Chiquintirca and Lurin.
TGP's chairman, Ricardo Markous, said they will invest about US $800 million over the next three years to expand the transportation capacity from of 450 mmcfd to 900 mmcfd.
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Isabel Guerra
Transportadora de Gas del Peru (TGP), started yesterday in Lurin a new system that will allow to increase the amount of gas transported from Camisea to Lima. This work was officially inaugurated today by President Alan García, and will increase the amount of the transported hydrocarbon from 380 to 450 millions of cubic feet daily.
According to TGP, these works have required an investment of US $290 million in the installation of a compressor plant in Ayacucho, and in the construction of a parallel pipeline between the Ayacucho town of Chiquintirca and Lurin.
TGP's chairman, Ricardo Markous, said they will invest about US $800 million over the next three years to expand the transportation capacity from of 450 mmcfd to 900 mmcfd.
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Lima | 16 December, 2009 [ 11:39 ]
Lima, Peru; New Children's Hospital will be built despite local resident's opposition
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
According to Peru's Health Ministry (Minsa), the construction of the new headquarters of the National Institute of Children's Health (INSN in Spanish) will start anyway, despite not yet having the required municipal license.
The project has been observed by the Municipality of San Borja for several reasons, like the lack of enough parking spaces and being located within 50 meters of a gas station.
However, Minsa issued a press release saying that Municipality of Lima has resolved the issue of the parkings and approved the Environmental Impact Study.
“We ask Minsa not to oppose to this project, to this national aspiration," says the press statement, which also indicates that they commit to promptly resolve any issue in order to improve the hospital.
On the other hand, the Municipality of San Borja Urban Development Manager, Nancy Ninapaytán, asked Minsa “to reconsider this decision” since they could be fined 10 % of the value of the construction.
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Isabel Guerra
According to Peru's Health Ministry (Minsa), the construction of the new headquarters of the National Institute of Children's Health (INSN in Spanish) will start anyway, despite not yet having the required municipal license. The project has been observed by the Municipality of San Borja for several reasons, like the lack of enough parking spaces and being located within 50 meters of a gas station.
However, Minsa issued a press release saying that Municipality of Lima has resolved the issue of the parkings and approved the Environmental Impact Study.
“We ask Minsa not to oppose to this project, to this national aspiration," says the press statement, which also indicates that they commit to promptly resolve any issue in order to improve the hospital.
On the other hand, the Municipality of San Borja Urban Development Manager, Nancy Ninapaytán, asked Minsa “to reconsider this decision” since they could be fined 10 % of the value of the construction.
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Lima | 10 December, 2009 [ 16:48 ]
Peru's Capital will have its first ecological Christmas Tree
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
The Municipality of San Borja, committed to providing a different, original Christmas celebration for its residents, is preparing a show called “Magic, Light and Color: You Generate The Power,” to be held on Friday, Dec. 11th at Parque de la Felicidad.
The event will feature an Ecological Christmas tree that runs from energy produced by ten pedal bikes.
The tree lights will also be powered with two solar panels and a wind-powered generator, according to Hernan Garcia, Municipal Environment Manager.
All these systems will generate electricity that will be stored in batteries during the day, to be used by night to power LED energy-saving lights that cover the tree.
The alternative energy sources will prevent the Christmas decorations from emitting tons of carbon dioxide to the atmosphere.
Similar trees are seen at Copenhagen's City Hall Square in Denmark, and at the Municipality of San Sebastian, Guipuzcoa in Spain.
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Isabel Guerra
The Municipality of San Borja, committed to providing a different, original Christmas celebration for its residents, is preparing a show called “Magic, Light and Color: You Generate The Power,” to be held on Friday, Dec. 11th at Parque de la Felicidad. The event will feature an Ecological Christmas tree that runs from energy produced by ten pedal bikes.
The tree lights will also be powered with two solar panels and a wind-powered generator, according to Hernan Garcia, Municipal Environment Manager.
All these systems will generate electricity that will be stored in batteries during the day, to be used by night to power LED energy-saving lights that cover the tree.
The alternative energy sources will prevent the Christmas decorations from emitting tons of carbon dioxide to the atmosphere.
Similar trees are seen at Copenhagen's City Hall Square in Denmark, and at the Municipality of San Sebastian, Guipuzcoa in Spain.
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