Peru: demands grow for Amazon massacre truth commission
The United Nations Committee for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination issued a formal recommendation Aug. 28 that the government of Peru open an “exhaustive, objective and impartial investigation, including indigenous represetatives” into the June 5 deadly violence that ensued when National Police troops broke up an indigenous road blockade at Devil’s Curve in Amazonas region—a [...]
18 fun Facts About Peru
Peru is located around the central portion of South America and is known as the basket of civilization for all of South America. Peru dates back into antiquity and is fun and interesting place to explore . Here are some fun facts about Peru that you may enjoy
1. Peru itself is one of the top [...]
Legends of Peru – Legend of the Ayar Brothers
Comments OffThis legend is about four Ayar brothers, Uchu, Manco, Cachi and Auca, created by Viracocha to rule the world, who lived in a cave in Tampu Tocco mountain close to the Pacaritambo, house of daybreaks, settlement 33km from Cusco.
The four brothers, with their wives, left the cave and went in search of a better land. [...]
7 steps to Peruvian Cultural Immersion
Peru lies in the west of South America, bordered by Ecuador, Columbia, Brazil, Boliva and Chile, with the Pacific Ocean on the west. You will find that immersing yourself in the culture of Peru is an experience not to miss, being one of the most diverse of South America. This is added to by the [...]
