Tag: Peru
Tragedy in the Mountains of Peru: Bus Accident Leaves Six Dead and Several Missing
Ricardo Natividad, regional director of Áncash Health, told Andina that every effort is being made to provide care and assistance to those affected by this tragic event. The situation remains critical, with a significant number of people still missing. Related: Driver of the Truck Causing the Multiple Accident is Handed Over to the Brazilian Police […]
January 3, 2025
Peru Declares Environmental Emergency Due to Oil Spill
Authorities deployed teams to rescue species impacted by the spill at Las Capullanas beach. On Thursday, the Peruvian government declared a 90-day environmental state of emergency for a marine area along the northern coast that was affected by an oil spill in the province of Talara in Piura, a region near the border with Ecuador. […]
December 26, 2024
First Vessel From Chancay Megaport Reaches Shanghai
This event marks the effective start of the ‘Belt and Road Cooperation’ between China and Peru. On Wednesday, after a 23-day journey across the Pacific Ocean, the “Xin Shanghai” became the first ship to arrive at Shanghai’s Yangshan Port from Chancay, a Peruvian megaport officially opened in November. RELATED: Chancay Megaport To Bring Prosperity to […]
December 18, 2024
Latin America Celebrates the Bicentennial of the Battle of Ayacucho
In 1824, Gen. Sucre consolidated South American independence by inflicting a resounding defeat on the royalist army in Peru. On Monday, Latin American nations commemorate the independence heroes who fought in the Battle of Ayacucho on December 9, 1824, a date that marked Peru’s independence and the end of Spanish colonial rule in South America. […]
December 9, 2024
Magnitude 5.1 Earthquake Strikes Northern Peru Without Damage Report or Victims
Peru is located in a geologically active area known as the Pacific Fire Belt, where more than 80% of the world’s seismic activity is concentrated. This region is prone to earthquakes, which has led the country to develop protocols for prevention and response to seismic emergencies. Related: 5.2 Earthquake, Affects Suthern Mexico A magnitude 5.1 […]
November 29, 2024
President Xi Signs Over 60 Cooperation Agreements During Latin American Tour
He called for building a global economy characterized by cooperation, stability, openness, and environmental respect. On Saturday, Chinese Foreign Affairs Minister Wang Yi announced that President Xi Jinping participated in nearly 40 events and signed over 60 cooperation agreements during his Latin American tour. RELATED: Nicaragua Proposes to China the Construction of the Interoceanic Canal […]
November 24, 2024
Protests Erupt in Lima Amid APEC 2024 Summit: Citizens Demand Change
TeleSUR correspondent in Peru, Ramiro Angulo, reported that security forces have used tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse protesters, resulting in injuries in areas like Arequipa. Related: Concerns Rise Over U.S. Military Deployment During APEC Amid Protests in Peru In the context of the 2024 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit taking place in Lima, […]
November 15, 2024
Biden Arrives in Peru for APEC Summit Amidst Key Meeting with Xi Jinping
During his stay in the Peruvian capital, Biden is scheduled to meet with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, this coming Saturday. Related: Concerns Rise Over U.S. Military Deployment During APEC Amid Protests in Peru The President of the United States, Joe Biden, arrived this Thursday in Lima, Peru, to participate in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation […]
November 14, 2024
Chancay Megaport To Bring Prosperity to Peru: President Xi
40 percent of the port’s shares are owned by the Volcan, the world’s fourth-largest producer of silver and zinc. On Thursday, Chinese President Xi Jinping published an article in the newspaper El Peruano, stating that the Chancay mega-port will be “a true path to prosperity” and will help foster development between China and Latin America. […]
November 14, 2024
Concerns Rise Over U.S. Military Deployment During APEC Amid Protests in Peru
This decision, supported by 63 votes in favor, authorizes the arrival of 600 U.S. military personnel who will be in the country from November 4 to 24, 2024, coinciding with a period of growing social tension. Related: Protesters in Peru block the Panamericana Norte highway in protest of increased insecurity The Congress of Peru has […]