Peru

Peru is a country in South America that’s home to a section of Amazon rainforest and Machu Picchu, an ancient Incan city high in the Andes mountains. The region around Machu Picchu, including the Sacred Valley, Inca Trail and colonial city of Cusco, is rich in archaeological sites. On Peru’s arid Pacific coast is Lima, the capital, with a preserved colonial center and important collections of pre-Columbian art. 

Rival protests in Peru as tensions rise over presidential vote

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Al Jazeera English published this video item, entitled “Rival protests in Peru as tensions rise over presidential vote” – below is their description. Supporters of both of Peru’s political rivals have been out in huge numbers amid rising tensions over this month’s contested election. Socialist contender Pedro Castillo, who narrowly leads the official count, has … Read more Rival protests in Peru as tensions rise over presidential vote

27 miners killed after bus falls into ravine in S Peru

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CGTN published this video item, entitled “27 miners killed after bus falls into ravine in S Peru” – below is their description. At least 27 people were killed and several injured on Friday after an interprovincial bus overturned in the southern Peruvian region of Ayacucho, according to preliminary information from the police. The bus fell … Read more 27 miners killed after bus falls into ravine in S Peru

Runaway dog “Muchi” causes chaos in streets of Lima, Peru

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Global News published this video item, entitled “Runaway dog “Muchi” causes chaos in streets of Lima, Peru” – below is their description. Security in Lima, Peru had to close down a street to rescue a runaway dog called “Muchi” on June 17. Neighbours, drivers and delivery personnel in motorcycles chased after Muchi on an overpass … Read more Runaway dog “Muchi” causes chaos in streets of Lima, Peru

Peru Police Destroy Record-Breaking 66,000 Pounds of Illegal Drugs

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Bloomberg Quicktake: Now published this video item, entitled “Peru Police Destroy Record-Breaking 66,000 Pounds of Illegal Drugs” – below is their description. The Peruvian government destroyed 30 tonnes of drugs seized from drug traffickers, the largest quantity ever recorded in the country’s history. The activity included the destruction of cocaine paste, cocaine hydrochloride, marijuana, as … Read more Peru Police Destroy Record-Breaking 66,000 Pounds of Illegal Drugs

Peruvians reweave Incan ‘living bridge’ over river – BBC News

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BBC News published this video item, entitled “Peruvians reweave Incan ‘living bridge’ over river – BBC News” – below is their description. Every year, communities in the Cusco region of Peru come together to replace the Inca rope bridge that crosses the Apurimac River. In 2020, this tradition was stopped due to the pandemic. This … Read more Peruvians reweave Incan ‘living bridge’ over river – BBC News

Peru leftist Castillo claims election win as Fujimori fights result

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FRANCE 24 English published this video item, entitled “Peru leftist Castillo claims election win as Fujimori fights result” – below is their description. #Peruvian socialist candidate Pedro #Castillo claimed victory in the #presidential #election on Tuesday after clinging on to a narrow lead as the lengthy vote count ended, although his right-wing rival pledged to … Read more Peru leftist Castillo claims election win as Fujimori fights result

Peru elections: Prosecutor requests jail for Fujimori

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Al Jazeera English published this video item, entitled “Peru elections: Prosecutor requests jail for Fujimori” – below is their description. A federal prosecutor in Peru has requested the detention of right-wing presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori. It is in connection to her allegedly violating parole conditions in her continuing corruption case, but comes as the country … Read more Peru elections: Prosecutor requests jail for Fujimori

Castillo assumes ‘victory’ in Peru election, rival Fujimori wants votes annulled

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FRANCE 24 English published this video item, entitled “Castillo assumes ‘victory’ in Peru election, rival Fujimori wants votes annulled” – below is their description. Leftist Pedro #Castillo has cast himself as the winner of #Peru’s #presidential vote, even though #election authorities on Wednesday have yet to declare a winner in his race against right-wing populist … Read more Castillo assumes ‘victory’ in Peru election, rival Fujimori wants votes annulled

Castillo holds razor-thin lead in Peru presidential election as Fujimori wants votes annulled

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FRANCE 24 English published this video item, entitled “Castillo holds razor-thin lead in Peru presidential election as Fujimori wants votes annulled” – below is their description. Leftist Pedro #Castillo held a razor-thin lead Wednesday in #Peru’s polarizing presidential #election as his right-wing rival Keiko #Fujimori made renewed allegations of voter #fraud she claimed involved half … Read more Castillo holds razor-thin lead in Peru presidential election as Fujimori wants votes annulled

Nicaragua, Venezuelan Refugees & other topics – Daily Briefing (9 Jun 2021)

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United Nations published this video item, entitled “Nicaragua, Venezuelan Refugees & other topics – Daily Briefing (9 Jun 2021)” – below is their description. Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General. Highlights: – Secretary-General – Nicaragua – Venezuelan Refugees  – Afghanistan  – Pakistan  – Myanmar  – Central African Republic  – Ethiopia  – Viet … Read more Nicaragua, Venezuelan Refugees & other topics – Daily Briefing (9 Jun 2021)

Peru: Putting waste to good use | Global Ideas

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DW News published this video item, entitled “Peru: Putting waste to good use | Global Ideas” – below is their description. Circular economies are only starting to take off in Peru: A country where almost everything is thrown in the garbage. But a chef and an resourceful farmer want to change this by creating products … Read more Peru: Putting waste to good use | Global Ideas

Peru’s Fujimori Claims Vote Fraud in Presidential Race as Castillo Pulls Ahead

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Bloomberg Quicktake: Now published this video item, entitled “Peru’s Fujimori Claims Vote Fraud in Presidential Race as Castillo Pulls Ahead” – below is their description. Peruvian markets rebounded from Monday’s losses as the leading presidential candidate sought to reassure investors who were preparing for a drawn-out count of Sunday’s vote. Benchmark bonds pared more than … Read more Peru’s Fujimori Claims Vote Fraud in Presidential Race as Castillo Pulls Ahead

Castillo edges ahead as conservative Fujimori calls fraud

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FRANCE 24 English published this video item, entitled “Castillo edges ahead as conservative Fujimori calls fraud” – below is their description. #Peru was on edge Tuesday as right-wing populist Keiko #Fujimori cried foul after far-left rival Pedro #Castillo took a narrow lead in the final stretch of vote-counting to decide who will be the country’s … Read more Castillo edges ahead as conservative Fujimori calls fraud

Leftist Castillo edges ahead in Peru vote count as rival alleges fraud

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FRANCE 24 English published this video item, entitled “Leftist Castillo edges ahead in Peru vote count as rival alleges fraud” – below is their description. Far-left trade unionist Pedro #Castillo took a narrow lead on Monday in #Peru’s presidential run-off election against right-wing populist Keiko #Fujimori, who alleged #fraud in the vote count. Fujimori raised … Read more Leftist Castillo edges ahead in Peru vote count as rival alleges fraud

Keiko Fujimori alleges fraud in tight Peru election

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FRANCE 24 English published this video item, entitled “Keiko Fujimori alleges fraud in tight Peru election” – below is their description. Peru’s right-wing presidential candidate Keiko #Fujimori on Monday raised #allegations of “irregularities” and “signs of #fraud” in Sunday’s run-off #election as her rival, the far-left trade unionist Pedro #Castillo, took a razor-thin lead in … Read more Keiko Fujimori alleges fraud in tight Peru election