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Business | 19 November, 2009 [ 09:51 ]
88.1 percent of major companies in Peru will close 2009 with favorable results
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
The 88.1% of major companies in the country will end this year with favorable results, according to the “Business Barometer” conducted by the public group at the University of Lima.
The survey was conducted between October 21st and November 11th, amongst 151 CEOs of major companies based in Peru, and that registered the highest turnovers in 2008.
According to this survey, 82.1% of entrepreneurs will not need to restructure debts nor liabilities, and 85.4% do not have any tax debts either with the SUNAT (Peru's Tax Agency).
Regarding the production levels, 43.8% of the businessmen polled declared that their companies are currently using between 60% and 80% percent of the installed capacity, while 37.1% use between 80% and 100%; and 11.9% said they were using between 40% and 60%.
Finally, 92.7% said their companies are able to successfully confront the FTA with the United States, while only 7.3% felt unprepared.
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Isabel Guerra
The 88.1% of major companies in the country will end this year with favorable results, according to the “Business Barometer” conducted by the public group at the University of Lima. The survey was conducted between October 21st and November 11th, amongst 151 CEOs of major companies based in Peru, and that registered the highest turnovers in 2008.
According to this survey, 82.1% of entrepreneurs will not need to restructure debts nor liabilities, and 85.4% do not have any tax debts either with the SUNAT (Peru's Tax Agency).
Regarding the production levels, 43.8% of the businessmen polled declared that their companies are currently using between 60% and 80% percent of the installed capacity, while 37.1% use between 80% and 100%; and 11.9% said they were using between 40% and 60%.
Finally, 92.7% said their companies are able to successfully confront the FTA with the United States, while only 7.3% felt unprepared.
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Politics | 19 November, 2009 [ 08:53 ]
Peru expressed its rejection to espionage actions
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
Peru sent today an official diplomatic note to Chile, expressing its “definite rejection” to the “espionage actions” that a Peruvian military man carried out in favor of Chile, and submitted the proofs of these.
Javier Leon, Deputy Secretary for Latin American Affairs, submitted the files to the Chilean Business Attaché, Andrés Barbé, and included the evidences of the espionage actions that NCO Victor Ariza did.
The note says that Peru “expects that the Chilean government will perform a thorough investigation to determine who is responsible, and that corresponding sanctions will be applied,” adding that Peru also “trusts that Chile will allow a transparent investigation.”
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Isabel Guerra
Peru sent today an official diplomatic note to Chile, expressing its “definite rejection” to the “espionage actions” that a Peruvian military man carried out in favor of Chile, and submitted the proofs of these. Javier Leon, Deputy Secretary for Latin American Affairs, submitted the files to the Chilean Business Attaché, Andrés Barbé, and included the evidences of the espionage actions that NCO Victor Ariza did.
The note says that Peru “expects that the Chilean government will perform a thorough investigation to determine who is responsible, and that corresponding sanctions will be applied,” adding that Peru also “trusts that Chile will allow a transparent investigation.”
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Business | 19 November, 2009 [ 07:59 ]
Peru: Arequipa and Moquegua farmers export aromatic herbs to Switzerland
Andina
Forty tons of organic aromatic herbs are exported annually to Switzerland by farmers from the departments of Arequipa and Moquegua in southern Peru, said Jose Lombardi, executive director of NGO El Taller which supports this agricultural initiative.
He said that the most produced herbs in Arequipa are oregano, thyme and marjoram, and there are about 400 farmers dedicated to this activity.
The aromatic herbs are planted in the districts of Chiguata, Yarabamba, Quequeña, Mollebaya, Pocsi and Polobaya, as well as in the district of Puquina in the General Sanchez Cerro province of Moquegua.
Three years ago, when NGO El Taller started to work in the southeast area of Arequipa, the hectars of organic aromatic herbs cultivation totaled 100, now the number has risen to 500, and it is expected to reach 800 hectars in two more years.
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Forty tons of organic aromatic herbs are exported annually to Switzerland by farmers from the departments of Arequipa and Moquegua in southern Peru, said Jose Lombardi, executive director of NGO El Taller which supports this agricultural initiative. He said that the most produced herbs in Arequipa are oregano, thyme and marjoram, and there are about 400 farmers dedicated to this activity.
The aromatic herbs are planted in the districts of Chiguata, Yarabamba, Quequeña, Mollebaya, Pocsi and Polobaya, as well as in the district of Puquina in the General Sanchez Cerro province of Moquegua.
Three years ago, when NGO El Taller started to work in the southeast area of Arequipa, the hectars of organic aromatic herbs cultivation totaled 100, now the number has risen to 500, and it is expected to reach 800 hectars in two more years.
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Law and Order | 19 November, 2009 [ 00:01 ]
Peru likely to approve the use of electronic monitoring bracelets for convicts
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
Peru's Council of Ministers approved a legislative initiative aimed to reduce overcrowding in the prisons of Peru through the use of electronic monitoring bracelets, which initially will be used with about 2,000 prisoners.
The initiative was launched by the Ministry of Justice and would amend several articles of the Penal Code, Criminal Procedure Code and the Code of Criminal Procedure, and will now be forwarded to Congress for debate and approval.
"We have approved this as a project: the text of the bill establishing personal electronic surveillance,” said Justice Minister Aurelio Pastor.
He explained that this may benefit the convicts whose sentences do not exceed 8 years in prison, as well as those who can apply for parole, having served part of their sentence.
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Isabel Guerra
Peru's Council of Ministers approved a legislative initiative aimed to reduce overcrowding in the prisons of Peru through the use of electronic monitoring bracelets, which initially will be used with about 2,000 prisoners. The initiative was launched by the Ministry of Justice and would amend several articles of the Penal Code, Criminal Procedure Code and the Code of Criminal Procedure, and will now be forwarded to Congress for debate and approval.
"We have approved this as a project: the text of the bill establishing personal electronic surveillance,” said Justice Minister Aurelio Pastor.
He explained that this may benefit the convicts whose sentences do not exceed 8 years in prison, as well as those who can apply for parole, having served part of their sentence.
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Peru | 18 November, 2009 [ 22:08 ]
Peru: People on strike in Espinar (Cusco) agree to a 5 day truce
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
The authorities of the province of Espinar (Cusco) agreed to a five day truce, and will suspend the indefinite strike in order to coordinate and find solutions, said the Mayor, Eloy Chancayauri.
The strike in the town is being coordinated by the Comité de Lucha (Strike Committee), after having met with Prime Minister Javier Velasquez, and is not led by the municipal authorities, said the Mayor.
"This is basically a measure taken to take care of the region's ecological wealths. They are requesting that the Angostura project should be postponed until February, or when they have completed the environmental impact study," he said.
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Isabel Guerra
The authorities of the province of Espinar (Cusco) agreed to a five day truce, and will suspend the indefinite strike in order to coordinate and find solutions, said the Mayor, Eloy Chancayauri. The strike in the town is being coordinated by the Comité de Lucha (Strike Committee), after having met with Prime Minister Javier Velasquez, and is not led by the municipal authorities, said the Mayor.
"This is basically a measure taken to take care of the region's ecological wealths. They are requesting that the Angostura project should be postponed until February, or when they have completed the environmental impact study," he said.
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Celebrities | 18 November, 2009 [ 20:58 ]
Peru: The Killers guitarist paraglided over Lima
Andina
The Killers' guitarist Ray Suen paraglided on Wednesday over the seaside of the Lima district of Miraflores and showed his wish to eat cebiche.
Suen commented his experience through his personal account on Twitter.
“Paragliding over Peru!” he said.
The musician even published a picture flying over Miraflores. He also expressed his approval of Peruvian food.
“Where can I get a Pisco Sour?”- “I want cebiche and a Inka Kola. That means I have to leave the hotel,” he wrote on his Twitter account.
Suen is staying at the Marriot Hotel.
The Killers members arrived in Lima on Monday to offer a concert this Thursday at Monumental Stadium, located in the district of Ate.
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The Killers' guitarist Ray Suen paraglided on Wednesday over the seaside of the Lima district of Miraflores and showed his wish to eat cebiche. Suen commented his experience through his personal account on Twitter.
“Paragliding over Peru!” he said.
The musician even published a picture flying over Miraflores. He also expressed his approval of Peruvian food.
“Where can I get a Pisco Sour?”- “I want cebiche and a Inka Kola. That means I have to leave the hotel,” he wrote on his Twitter account.
Suen is staying at the Marriot Hotel.
The Killers members arrived in Lima on Monday to offer a concert this Thursday at Monumental Stadium, located in the district of Ate.
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TV/Entertainment | 18 November, 2009 [ 19:11 ]
Duet by Peruvians Juan Diego Florez and Pedro Suarez Vertiz amongst the 50 most popular in the US
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
The duo performed by the popular Peruvian singers, pop singer Pedro Suarez Vertiz and opera star Juan Diego Flórez, a song called “Nadia,” has been very well received, so much so that in many countries the song is positioned amongst the ranking of the Most Listened to 50 Songs in the US, according to a report from the Nielsen Soundscan monitoring system, which is published by Billboard magazine.
The song is included in the latest Suarez-Vertiz album, Amazonas, which also features other songs such as:
1. Amazonas
2. Tunel del tiempo
3. Hay un modo
4. Marilo
5. Ella
6. Ponerme a volar
7. Nadia
8. El bailador
9. Estoy cansado de llorar
10. Se te pararian los pelos
11. Tema del adios
12. Nadia [single]
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Isabel Guerra
The duo performed by the popular Peruvian singers, pop singer Pedro Suarez Vertiz and opera star Juan Diego Flórez, a song called “Nadia,” has been very well received, so much so that in many countries the song is positioned amongst the ranking of the Most Listened to 50 Songs in the US, according to a report from the Nielsen Soundscan monitoring system, which is published by Billboard magazine. The song is included in the latest Suarez-Vertiz album, Amazonas, which also features other songs such as:
1. Amazonas
2. Tunel del tiempo
3. Hay un modo
4. Marilo
5. Ella
6. Ponerme a volar
7. Nadia
8. El bailador
9. Estoy cansado de llorar
10. Se te pararian los pelos
11. Tema del adios
12. Nadia [single]
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Sports | 18 November, 2009 [ 18:34 ]
Peru's wrestler Abel Herrera won another gold medal for Peru
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
Peruvian wrestler Abel Herrera added another gold medal for Peru today, during the Bolivarian Games 2009, in the category 60 kg.
the 2009 Bolivarian Games after winning the 60 kilos category, beating Mauricio Atamaint (Ecuador), Carlos Flores (Bolivia), Garca (Colombia), and Cesar Roberty (Venezuela).
Meanwhile, Andy Cubas (66 kg), David Cubas (74 kg), Paul Ambrose (84 kg) and Felix Isisola achieved the bronze medal at the coliseum Edgar Cojinto.
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Isabel Guerra
Peruvian wrestler Abel Herrera added another gold medal for Peru today, during the Bolivarian Games 2009, in the category 60 kg. the 2009 Bolivarian Games after winning the 60 kilos category, beating Mauricio Atamaint (Ecuador), Carlos Flores (Bolivia), Garca (Colombia), and Cesar Roberty (Venezuela).
Meanwhile, Andy Cubas (66 kg), David Cubas (74 kg), Paul Ambrose (84 kg) and Felix Isisola achieved the bronze medal at the coliseum Edgar Cojinto.
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Politics | 18 November, 2009 [ 17:01 ]
Peru & Japan diplomatic relations at their best level, Alan García says
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
The President, Alan García Pérez, said that diplomatic relations between Peru and Japan are at their best level ever, thanks to the fluidity of the negotiations between Peruvian government and the successive Japanese prime ministers, as well as with Emperor Akihito.
President Garcia said these statements during his official address to the descendants of the first Japanese immigrants who came to Peru in the Sakura Maru; they were invited to the ceremony commemorating the 110th anniversary of Japanese Immigration to Peru.
The ceremony took place at the Museo de la Nacion (San Borja), and Garcia also stressed that Japan is collaborating with Peru in various areas such as electrification and health, to benefit especially the poor population in Peru.
The president recalled that the Peru and Japan have 133 years of diplomatic relations, and 110 years of massive presence of Japanese immigrants in Peruvian territory.
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Isabel Guerra
The President, Alan García Pérez, said that diplomatic relations between Peru and Japan are at their best level ever, thanks to the fluidity of the negotiations between Peruvian government and the successive Japanese prime ministers, as well as with Emperor Akihito. President Garcia said these statements during his official address to the descendants of the first Japanese immigrants who came to Peru in the Sakura Maru; they were invited to the ceremony commemorating the 110th anniversary of Japanese Immigration to Peru.
The ceremony took place at the Museo de la Nacion (San Borja), and Garcia also stressed that Japan is collaborating with Peru in various areas such as electrification and health, to benefit especially the poor population in Peru.
The president recalled that the Peru and Japan have 133 years of diplomatic relations, and 110 years of massive presence of Japanese immigrants in Peruvian territory.
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Business | 18 November, 2009 [ 16:08 ]
Peru: ProInversión postpones the tender of southern airports
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
Juvenal Ordoñez, the Congressman representing the region of Tacna, confirmed that ProInversion has decided to postpone the tender of its southern airports to private sector for February 2010.
The fifth version of the concession contract - recently pushed back from October 30th to November 13th is now due to November 23th.
Ordóñez said that the government should reconsider the political implications, since the Carlos Ciriani Airport (in Tacna) has a strategical location due to its proximity to the Chilean border.
According to BNAmericas, the companies interested in submitting their proposals will have time until December 7th.
According to Andina news agency, the concession package includes six airports: Apurímac region's Andahuaylas airport, terminals in the regions of Arequipa and Ayacucho, Puno's Juliaca, Puerto Maldonado in Madre de Dios and Tacna.
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Isabel Guerra
Juvenal Ordoñez, the Congressman representing the region of Tacna, confirmed that ProInversion has decided to postpone the tender of its southern airports to private sector for February 2010. The fifth version of the concession contract - recently pushed back from October 30th to November 13th is now due to November 23th.
Ordóñez said that the government should reconsider the political implications, since the Carlos Ciriani Airport (in Tacna) has a strategical location due to its proximity to the Chilean border.
According to BNAmericas, the companies interested in submitting their proposals will have time until December 7th.
According to Andina news agency, the concession package includes six airports: Apurímac region's Andahuaylas airport, terminals in the regions of Arequipa and Ayacucho, Puno's Juliaca, Puerto Maldonado in Madre de Dios and Tacna.
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