Peru

  • Sep 12, 2012
  • 7 min read

Peru's Humala seeks environmental bill after protests

Congress yesterday began discussing a bill sent by President Ollanta Humala which, if approved,...

Peru
  • Sep 6, 2012
  • 12 min read

Prospects for Latin America in the fourth quarter

The most significant regional event will be the increasingly open presidential election in...

Latin America
  • Sep 4, 2012
  • 7 min read

Andean countries face institutional challenges

The central Andean region -- Peru, Bolivia and Ecuador -- has long been a key area in Latin...

Bolivia
  • Aug 29, 2012
  • 7 min read

Local hostility towards mining set to persist in Peru

The decision of Newmont Mining to suspend development of the Conga mine in Cajamarca, announced...

Peru
  • Aug 29, 2012
  • 2 min read

Coca growth spreads more violence in Peru

A clash between coca growers and security forces has left at least two people dead, the Peruvian...

Peru
  • Aug 24, 2012
  • 2 min read

Conga mine's suspension presents further risks in Peru

Newmont Mining's Conga project in the Cajamarca region has entered 'a phase of suspension', while...

Peru
  • Aug 23, 2012
  • 2 min read

Poll results will add to mining conflict in Peru

An Ipsos Apoyo opinion poll published yesterday showed 78% of respondents in the Cajamarca region...

Peru
  • Aug 20, 2012
  • 2 min read

Mining conflict comes to a deadlock in Peru

The president of Cajamarca region, Gregorio Santos, on Friday refused to participate in a meeting...

Peru