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President Garcia annual address on Independence Day was mainly a long list of his government achievements with few announcements or proposals. Also, the traditional midyear cabinet ...

The case of Lori Berenson, an American paroled after serving 15 years of her 20-year jail sentence on terrorism charges, has opened a heated debate on the treatment of ex-terrorists ...

The rebound in economic activity—particularly in domestic demand—was very strong in H1. Given sound business and consumer confidence, despite uncertainties over events in Europe and ...

Fears of a natural gas supply shortage suddenly resurged, as opposition leader Ollanta Humala claimed that the consortium running the Camisea gas field had refused to commit to future ...

April was a bad month for the government, with media unveiling alleged acts of corruption among ruling party members. Former Prime Minister Jorge Del Castillo was once again being ...

Over the past month, the government was besieged amid scandals and legal battles, First a Presidential pardon granted to corrupt broadcaster Jose Crousillat which was later revoked ...

A debate regarding the salaries of the armed forces and the police dominated the political attention during most of the month as Congress approved a law increasing them significantly,

Although we’re 15 months away from the April 2011 presidential election, several potential candidates threw their hats in the ring in January. The list includes three ex prime ministers—Jorge...

Economic activity slowed sharply in 2009, with GDP growth of only about 0.9%, as private investment shrank dramatically. Inflation was practically nil; the current account deficit ...