Peru

Peru has seen stronger than expected economic growth in 2012 with domestic demand offsetting a fall in export performance, according to a new report from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The country’s near term outlook remains favourable, but is subject to risks, particularly further falls in exports, the IMF assessment says. ‘Macro-prudential measures should be [...]

Peru has received world wide praise for creating three new protected areas in the northern Amazon territory of Loreto, covering an area of nearly 600,000 hectares. The new areas of protected Amazon rainforest harbour one of the highest biological and cultural diversities worldwide and comprise the Huimeki Communal Reserve, the Airo Pai Communal Reserve, and [...]

Ancient artefacts thought to have been offerings to the gods have been found at Machu Picchu in Peru, one of South America’s most visited sites. The clay pottery jugs, malachite beads and carved stones are thought to date from the 15th century, during the time of Inca Pachacutec, and ceremonial pots from the 10th and [...]

People visiting Machu Picchu in Peru are being urged to join a campaign against the expansion of natural gas projects which anthropologists claim threaten the survival of native villages. London based Survival International says that in particular the gas exploration threatens uncontacted tribes who live in the same valley as the UNESCO world heritage site [...]

Business organisations from Peru are this week promoting the country in London with the aim of encouraging more investors in Latin America. Starting today (Monday 16 April) inPeru’s first international roadshow brings together government, business and financial leaders to discuss the huge opportunities for trade and investment in Peru. Further events are due to be [...]