Peru moves to ease Amazon crisis

By admin | Jun 17, 2009

Peru’s government is set to send a bill to Congress revoking land laws that led to deadly clashes between police and indigenous protesters in the Amazon.
The move follows talks between the government and indigenous leaders on ways of easing tensions after more than 30 people died earlier this month.
Amazon Indians say the laws will open [...]

Protesters Gird for Long Fight Over Opening Peru’s Amazon

By admin | Jun 13, 2009

Faced with a simmering crisis over dozens of deaths in the quelling of indigenous protests last week, Peru’s Congress this week suspended the decrees that had set off the protests over plans to open large parts of the Peruvian Amazon to investment. Senior officials said they hoped this would calm nerves and ease the way [...]

Places to see in Peru

By admin | May 22, 2009

Traveling in Peru is one of the most worthwhile experiences that you can have in your life. Peru is home to many amazing and exciting destinations. From its lush rainforests to the high peaks of the Andean mountains, Peru certainly has a lot to offer its tourists.
Tourist Spots in Peru
There are so many places that [...]

Peru's April Tax, Customs Collections Fall 17.8% Vs Year Ago

By admin | May 7, 2009

Peru is also another country in the World feeling the effects of the recent downturn in the global market place.
Original Article
Peru’s central government tax and customs revenues totaled 5.85 billion soles ($1.98 billion) in April, a 17.8% real decrease from the year before, tax agency Sunat said late Wednesday.
The decline is due to [...]

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