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14 miners slain clash in Peru

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At least 14 individuals were killed in a battle between gangs of small-scale gold miners in southern Peru’s Arequipa region. Authorities have arrested 31 people in connection with the incident and will conduct ballistics tests on the collected rifles and ammunition to assess their role. At least 14 individuals were killed in a battle between … Read more

“We need to improve more”: Australia coach Graham Arnold on playoff win against UAE

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The squad need to push even further if it want to qualify for the World Cup: Arnold The coach expects more from the squad for the match against Peru. New Zealand to take on Costa Rica on June 14. Australia coach Graham Arnold stressed that the squad must improve to overcome Peru and make it … Read more

Australia defeated the United Arab Emirates to force a play-off with Peru

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Australia beat the United Arab Emirates 2-1 to set up a World Cup play-off with Peru next Monday for a place in Qatar. The final World Cup place will be decided on Tuesday when Costa Rica faces New Zealand. Jackson Irvine scored the opening goal and Caio Canedo equalized for the UAE before Ajdin Hrustic’s … Read more

New Zealand remains upbeat despite World Cup playoff warm-up defeat

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New Zealand lost 1-0 to Peru in a FIFA World Cup playoff warm-up match. The team will now face Costa Rica on June 14. Hay said he learned a lot from the match. After his team’s 1-0 loss to Peru in a World Cup playoff warm-up match, New Zealand coach Danny Hay said, “We learned … Read more

Peru Cabinet seeks solution for Las Bambas crisis as leftists urge nationalization

LIMA, Peru, 3 June (Reuters) – On Friday, Peru’s Cabinet met to try to find a solution to the protracted conflict that has stalled operations at MMG Ltd’s (1208.HK) Las Bambas copper mine, with some left-wing politicians suggesting nationalisation as a solution. Protesting members of the indigenous Huancuire community who have settled inside corporate property … Read more

This country plans to chemically castrate child molesters

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On Wednesday, Peruvian Cabinet ministers said the government would forward a bill that would allow chemical castration to be used as punishment for the rape of a minor. Minister of Justice Felix Chero stated, “We consider that this measure will be an additional penalty for those who commit rape.” According to him, at the conclusion … Read more

Coldplay confirms its third concert in Chile

The British band, Coldplay is all set to perform its third concert at the National Stadium in Chile. Tickets have already started to be sold this Monday. Coldplay’s Spheres tour, is becoming one of the biggest musical show in Latin America. They have sold tickets in other countries, and now it’s Chile’s turn to party. … Read more

Peru to play either Australia or United Arab Emirates as they sealed a World Cup play-off place

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Peru sealed a World Cup play-off place as they had a 2-0 victory over Paraguay. They will play either Australia or the United Arab Emirates in June. Brazil, Argentina, Ecuador and Uruguay had already qualified for the Qatar tournament in November whereas Colombia and Chile miss out. Colombia missed out by one point, in sixth, … Read more

Peru confirms first 4 cases of Omicron variant

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LIMA, Dec. 19 (Xinhua) — Peru confirmed the first four cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, Minister of Health Hernando Cevallos announced on Sunday. Cevallos said that one of the patients was a woman who had journeyed from South Africa while another was a Peruvian healthcare worker. He added that all patients are currently … Read more

IMF renews $50 billion credit line for Mexico

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WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced it has renewed a two-year credit line for Mexico for $50 billion. The Mexican economy remains exposed to risks, including from the impact of the Covid-19, and the flexible credit line (FCL) will provide insurance against those risks and bolster market confidence, the International Monetary Fund said in … Read more

New lizard species discovered in Peru

New lizard species discovered in Peru

Scientists have discovered a new lizard species in Peru, the national conservation agency said Tuesday. The new species, called Liolaemus warjantay, was found in the Peruvian Andes at an altitude of 4,500 meters (14,700 feet), according to a statement from the National Service of Natural Areas Protected by the State. “A valuable contribution of Peru’s … Read more

COVID-19 Death Toll in Peru Almost Triples

COVID-19 Death Toll in Peru

Peru has now become one of the hardest-hit nations during the pandemic relative to the population as new COVID-19 death toll in Peru surfaces. Peru has become one of the hardest-hit nations during the pandemic relative to its population as the country said that its COVID-19 death toll is almost three times as high as … Read more

Peru congress begins impeachment of president Martín Vizcarra

Peru congress begins impeachment of president Martín Vizcarra

Peru’s congress has begun impeachment proceedings against President Martín Vizcarra, as he was accused of trying to hinder a corruption investigation.  President is accused of misusing public funds and then attempting to cover this up. The impeachment was supported in a 5-36 vote. Lawmakers will argue to decide whether Mr. Vizcarra should be removed for “moral … Read more

13 Killed as police raid club breaking coronavirus curbs in Peru

Officials stated that police raided to enforce coronavirus lockdown measures. The panic situation in the night club resulted in the death of 13 people in Peru’s capital Lima. At least 6 other people have been injured.

Thirteen people have been killed at a night club in Peru as panic created after a police raid. Officials stated that police raided to enforce coronavirus lockdown measures. The panic situation in the night club resulted in the death of 13 people in Peru’s capital Lima. At least 6 other people have been injured. According … Read more