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Latest News in Peru / Archive for World
World | 16 June, 2009 [ 12:20 ]
Peru's Lake Titicaca still tops New7Wonders ranking
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
For the fifth consecutive week, Lake Titicaca tops Group F (lakes, rivers and waterfalls) of the seven wonders of nature campaign, according to the New 7 Wonders Foundation.
Lake Titicaca, a nomination promoted by authorities of Peru and Bolivia, is followed by the Niagara Falls and Danube River.
A total of 261 qualified national and multinational nominees from 222 countries are participating in this second phase of the Official New7Wonders of Nature campaign.
Voting for nominees with an Official Supporting Committee will continue until July 7, 2009.
The shortlist of the selected 21 candidates will be announced on 21 July 2009,.
Isabel Guerra
For the fifth consecutive week, Lake Titicaca tops Group F (lakes, rivers and waterfalls) of the seven wonders of nature campaign, according to the New 7 Wonders Foundation. Lake Titicaca, a nomination promoted by authorities of Peru and Bolivia, is followed by the Niagara Falls and Danube River.
A total of 261 qualified national and multinational nominees from 222 countries are participating in this second phase of the Official New7Wonders of Nature campaign.
Voting for nominees with an Official Supporting Committee will continue until July 7, 2009.
The shortlist of the selected 21 candidates will be announced on 21 July 2009,.
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World | 15 June, 2009 [ 12:06 ]
Reporters Without Borders condemns closure of radio station in Peru
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has published a document in its website calling "misleading" and "dishonest" the technical and administrative reasons given for closing the Amazonian station "La Voz de Bagua Grande" (La Voz de Utcubamba).
The decision to close the station came days after the radio was accused of “fomenting the riots between the Armed Forces and native populations,” remarked RSF noted in its statement.
"If this accusation had grounds, why using administrative and technical arguments to justify the cancellation of the station's license?” adds the statement, stating that this is “an act of censorship and intimidation.”
The Peruvian Minister of Interior, Mercedes Cabanillas, had publicly threatened to shut down that station and "Radio Orient" for its alleged "support" of violence against law enforcement officials, recalls Reporters Without Borders.
"This is further evidence of a serious governmental prejudice against freedom of press,” says RSF.
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Isabel Guerra
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has published a document in its website calling "misleading" and "dishonest" the technical and administrative reasons given for closing the Amazonian station "La Voz de Bagua Grande" (La Voz de Utcubamba). The decision to close the station came days after the radio was accused of “fomenting the riots between the Armed Forces and native populations,” remarked RSF noted in its statement.
"If this accusation had grounds, why using administrative and technical arguments to justify the cancellation of the station's license?” adds the statement, stating that this is “an act of censorship and intimidation.”
The Peruvian Minister of Interior, Mercedes Cabanillas, had publicly threatened to shut down that station and "Radio Orient" for its alleged "support" of violence against law enforcement officials, recalls Reporters Without Borders.
"This is further evidence of a serious governmental prejudice against freedom of press,” says RSF.
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World | 30 May, 2009 [ 19:57 ]
Spanish organization sends humanitary help to Peru
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
Association Madre Coraje (Mother Courage) has just sent to Peru more than 18,000 items of clothing and 5,000 pairs of shoes donated by the Malaga-based company MANFERGA.
Reportedly, shipping costs have been paid by the County Council of Malaga and the City of Cordova.
This donation will go to colleges, universities, parishes and hospitals run by the Society of Jesus Order in Peru, where the NGO serves the marginal population and the sectors in social exclusion.
Mother Courage cooperates in the development of impoverished communities in Peru and other countries in the region, effort based primarily on recycling, sustainable development, and education.
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Isabel Guerra
Association Madre Coraje (Mother Courage) has just sent to Peru more than 18,000 items of clothing and 5,000 pairs of shoes donated by the Malaga-based company MANFERGA. Reportedly, shipping costs have been paid by the County Council of Malaga and the City of Cordova.
This donation will go to colleges, universities, parishes and hospitals run by the Society of Jesus Order in Peru, where the NGO serves the marginal population and the sectors in social exclusion.
Mother Courage cooperates in the development of impoverished communities in Peru and other countries in the region, effort based primarily on recycling, sustainable development, and education.
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World | 28 May, 2009 [ 21:07 ]
Earthquake in Honduras caused no Peruvian casualties
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
According to the Consular Section of the Peruvian Embassy in Honduras, at present there are no reports on Peruvian victims after the 7.1 magnitude earthquake that hit the Central American country today.
Diplomat Pedro Vargas Diaz said there are no nationals among the victims registered so far.
Statements were made after getting in touch with the Honorary Consulate in the city of San Pedro Sula, one of the most affected, and with representatives of Peruvian associations in Honduras.
Vargas Diaz explained that the Peruvian population in Honduras is conformed of only 323 people, most of which live in Tegucigalpa, the capital.
The quake, which measured at least 7.1 points, was followed by several aftershocks, and the most affected zones are the Bahia Islands, in the Caribbean Sea.
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Isabel Guerra
According to the Consular Section of the Peruvian Embassy in Honduras, at present there are no reports on Peruvian victims after the 7.1 magnitude earthquake that hit the Central American country today. Diplomat Pedro Vargas Diaz said there are no nationals among the victims registered so far.
Statements were made after getting in touch with the Honorary Consulate in the city of San Pedro Sula, one of the most affected, and with representatives of Peruvian associations in Honduras.
Vargas Diaz explained that the Peruvian population in Honduras is conformed of only 323 people, most of which live in Tegucigalpa, the capital.
The quake, which measured at least 7.1 points, was followed by several aftershocks, and the most affected zones are the Bahia Islands, in the Caribbean Sea.
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World | 19 May, 2009 [ 16:02 ]
Peru: Titicaca ranks first in its group of New Seven Wonders
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
According to Andina News Agency, Lake Titicaca returned this afternoon to the new seven wonders of nature competition, and now ranks first in the Group F, which includes lakes, rivers and waterfalls.
Titicaca was suspended of this contest on May 15th, after a Bolivian private enterprise conducted a promotion event which had not been authorized.
“Before its suspension Lake Titicaca ranked fourth in the Group F, and today, May 19th, it moved up to first position, which reflects voters’ preference,“ said Julian Barra Catacora, executive chairman of the Binational Authority of Lake Titicaca.
Barra also asked Peruvian and Bolivian people to actively support Lake Titicaca in its bid to be voted one of the seven natural wonders.
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Isabel Guerra
According to Andina News Agency, Lake Titicaca returned this afternoon to the new seven wonders of nature competition, and now ranks first in the Group F, which includes lakes, rivers and waterfalls. Titicaca was suspended of this contest on May 15th, after a Bolivian private enterprise conducted a promotion event which had not been authorized.
“Before its suspension Lake Titicaca ranked fourth in the Group F, and today, May 19th, it moved up to first position, which reflects voters’ preference,“ said Julian Barra Catacora, executive chairman of the Binational Authority of Lake Titicaca.
Barra also asked Peruvian and Bolivian people to actively support Lake Titicaca in its bid to be voted one of the seven natural wonders.
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World | 19 May, 2009 [ 08:10 ]
Peru's Richard Hidalgo starts to climb the Everest
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
After some days of acclimatization in the Himalayas, Peruvian Richard Hidalgo has started to climb Mount Everest, between Nepal and China, wishing to become the first Peruvian to conquer the highest mountain in the world.
Hidalgo is currently in the base camp installed at the foot of the mountain, at an altitude of 6,200 meters.
He said climbers are making leisurely round trips from the base camp to camp 1, built at an altitude of 6,800 meters (higher than Peru's Huascaran, 6,768 meters) in order to accustom their bodies to the rigors of high altitude exposure.
Next step is camp 2, located 7.700 meters above sea level, Hidalgo told Andina News Agency via e-mail. Richard Hidalgo has already summited Shisha Pangma (8,027 meters) and Cho Oyu (8,201 meters).
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Isabel Guerra
After some days of acclimatization in the Himalayas, Peruvian Richard Hidalgo has started to climb Mount Everest, between Nepal and China, wishing to become the first Peruvian to conquer the highest mountain in the world. Hidalgo is currently in the base camp installed at the foot of the mountain, at an altitude of 6,200 meters.
He said climbers are making leisurely round trips from the base camp to camp 1, built at an altitude of 6,800 meters (higher than Peru's Huascaran, 6,768 meters) in order to accustom their bodies to the rigors of high altitude exposure.
Next step is camp 2, located 7.700 meters above sea level, Hidalgo told Andina News Agency via e-mail. Richard Hidalgo has already summited Shisha Pangma (8,027 meters) and Cho Oyu (8,201 meters).
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World | 4 May, 2009 [ 08:28 ]
Dallas students to start a helping project in in Peru
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
A group of Misericordia University staff and students is heading to Peru for 10 days this month to aid in several humanitarian projects, working in a hospice center and assisting in the early stages of the Peru Water Project.
This project, which is just starting, aims to involve churches, families, schools and businesses in the US with financing the operation of a well-drilling rig that will provide the less fortunate of northern Peru with drinking water.
Among the travellers is accounting major Rachel Roa, who has family in Peru and has visited the country five times before.
“It’s really important to me to have this opportunity to go and get a chance to help the individuals in that country,” she said.
“I feel like everyone should give back to the community,” said Caity Bryson, a senior physical therapy major.
Misericordia University prides in instilling into the students a sense of service to others.
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Isabel Guerra
A group of Misericordia University staff and students is heading to Peru for 10 days this month to aid in several humanitarian projects, working in a hospice center and assisting in the early stages of the Peru Water Project. This project, which is just starting, aims to involve churches, families, schools and businesses in the US with financing the operation of a well-drilling rig that will provide the less fortunate of northern Peru with drinking water.
Among the travellers is accounting major Rachel Roa, who has family in Peru and has visited the country five times before.
“It’s really important to me to have this opportunity to go and get a chance to help the individuals in that country,” she said.
“I feel like everyone should give back to the community,” said Caity Bryson, a senior physical therapy major.
Misericordia University prides in instilling into the students a sense of service to others.
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.
World | 22 April, 2009 [ 13:01 ]
£7,600 target for Peru charity trip
Sleaford Target.
Two Sleaford (UK) teenagers are set to take on the challenge of a lifetime working with orphans in Peru.
Bryony Mason and Jenny Kluge, year 11 students at Kesteven and Sleaford High School, hope to visit Southern Peru next summer with 12 other girls from the school.
While there they will undertake two weeks of charity work helping with projects and working with children in orphanages followed by two weeks exploring the country.
Bryony says, "We feel this will be an excellent experience for all of us, by being able to give something back to the community."
The duo need to raise £3,800 each to make the trip possible and have already undertaken many fundraising activities, including bag packing, car boots sales and cake stalls.
"We'd love companies and locals within the town to help support us and we are both currently looking for sponsors to help our expedition become more of a reality rather than a dream," they declared to local media.
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Two Sleaford (UK) teenagers are set to take on the challenge of a lifetime working with orphans in Peru. Bryony Mason and Jenny Kluge, year 11 students at Kesteven and Sleaford High School, hope to visit Southern Peru next summer with 12 other girls from the school.
While there they will undertake two weeks of charity work helping with projects and working with children in orphanages followed by two weeks exploring the country.
Bryony says, "We feel this will be an excellent experience for all of us, by being able to give something back to the community."
The duo need to raise £3,800 each to make the trip possible and have already undertaken many fundraising activities, including bag packing, car boots sales and cake stalls.
"We'd love companies and locals within the town to help support us and we are both currently looking for sponsors to help our expedition become more of a reality rather than a dream," they declared to local media.
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World | 12 April, 2009 [ 15:10 ]
Cajamarca jewelry to be exhibited in Las Vegas
Andina
Unique gold and silver jewelry made by 50 artists from the Koriwasi Technological Innovation Center of Cajamarca will be exhibited during JCK Las Vegas 2009.
This premier buying event (to be attended by several leading jewelers from around the globe) will feature a wide variety of products including the largest selection of jewelry, gems, timepieces and product line launches.
"Cajamarca-born jewelers trained in Cite are eager to showcase the best of their work in a competitive market like the U.S., which will bring together the world's best jewelers," said Luis Felipe Velasco Luza, executive director of Koriwasi-
”Cajamarca’s jewelry has nothing to envy of products made by leading companies in other countries because we have technology, instructors, equipment and the talent of students to create unique high quality models with a strong market demand," he added.
Koriwasi Jewelry Technological Innovation Center (CITE Koriwasi) aims to improve technical and technological capacities of the jewelry manufacturing process.
The JCK Las Vegas 2009 will be held from Saturday May 30th to Tuesday June 2nd at the Sands Expo & Convention Center.
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.
Unique gold and silver jewelry made by 50 artists from the Koriwasi Technological Innovation Center of Cajamarca will be exhibited during JCK Las Vegas 2009.This premier buying event (to be attended by several leading jewelers from around the globe) will feature a wide variety of products including the largest selection of jewelry, gems, timepieces and product line launches.
"Cajamarca-born jewelers trained in Cite are eager to showcase the best of their work in a competitive market like the U.S., which will bring together the world's best jewelers," said Luis Felipe Velasco Luza, executive director of Koriwasi-
”Cajamarca’s jewelry has nothing to envy of products made by leading companies in other countries because we have technology, instructors, equipment and the talent of students to create unique high quality models with a strong market demand," he added.
Koriwasi Jewelry Technological Innovation Center (CITE Koriwasi) aims to improve technical and technological capacities of the jewelry manufacturing process.
The JCK Las Vegas 2009 will be held from Saturday May 30th to Tuesday June 2nd at the Sands Expo & Convention Center.
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.
World | 9 April, 2009 [ 18:37 ]
Peru analists ponder the impact of Fujimori's trial
BBC.com
Candace Piette
For Francisco Soberon, a leading human rights activist and director of the Pro Human Rights Association in Peru, the impact of Fujimori's trial cannot be underestimated.
He believes that it will have an educational effect and thus strengthen Peruvian democracy.
"This will help Peruvians to evaluate what the regime was like under President Fujimori and his spy master, Vladimir Montesinos, in relation to corruption and human rights so that the common sense of Peruvians will start to change. And they will recover their principles," says Mr Soberon.
But the outcome of the trial may also have an impact on the political landscape in Peru, especially with elections coming up in 2011.
There is speculation that it might strengthen the cause of Alberto Fujimori's party, the Fujimorista, in congress as they redouble their efforts not only to get better prison conditions for their chief but also to get him released.
Other analysts have speculated about whether President Alan Garcia might wade in to support a Fujimorist candidate and to support the campaign to release Alberto Fujimori.
Mr. Garcia's first administration governed during one of the darkest periods of human rights abuses in Peruvian recent history in the 1980s during the most violent part of the fight against the Shining Path.
Human rights activists have said that President García has much to hide too and probably would not like a trial like the one Mr Fujimori was subjected to.
(BBCNews.com)
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Candace Piette
For Francisco Soberon, a leading human rights activist and director of the Pro Human Rights Association in Peru, the impact of Fujimori's trial cannot be underestimated. He believes that it will have an educational effect and thus strengthen Peruvian democracy.
"This will help Peruvians to evaluate what the regime was like under President Fujimori and his spy master, Vladimir Montesinos, in relation to corruption and human rights so that the common sense of Peruvians will start to change. And they will recover their principles," says Mr Soberon.
But the outcome of the trial may also have an impact on the political landscape in Peru, especially with elections coming up in 2011.
There is speculation that it might strengthen the cause of Alberto Fujimori's party, the Fujimorista, in congress as they redouble their efforts not only to get better prison conditions for their chief but also to get him released.
Other analysts have speculated about whether President Alan Garcia might wade in to support a Fujimorist candidate and to support the campaign to release Alberto Fujimori.
Mr. Garcia's first administration governed during one of the darkest periods of human rights abuses in Peruvian recent history in the 1980s during the most violent part of the fight against the Shining Path.
Human rights activists have said that President García has much to hide too and probably would not like a trial like the one Mr Fujimori was subjected to.
(BBCNews.com)
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