Peru

  • Jan 17, 2011
  • 2 min read

PERU: Presidency is three-horse race

A nationwide Ipsos Apoyo opinion poll published yesterday ahead of presidential elections in...

Peru
  • Jan 7, 2011
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PERU: Inflationary expectations drive rate rise

The central bank (BCR) board yesterday unexpectedly increased its benchmark lending rate by 25...

Peru
  • Dec 29, 2010
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PERU: Tax amendment facilitates market integration

Congress yesterday passed an amendment to a capital gains tax law, which sets a 5% rate for local...

Peru
  • Dec 21, 2010
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LATIN AMERICA: Integration continues despite MILA blow

The Bolsa de Valores de Lima (BVL) yesterday announced that it would suspend its participation in...

  • Dec 20, 2010
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PERU: Central bank raises growth projection

The central bank (BCR) on Friday revised its 2010 GDP growth forecast to 8.8% from 8.0%, and 2011...

Peru
  • Dec 14, 2010
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LATIN AMERICA: Andean growth may not mean stability

Buoyant growth rates will persist in 2011, benefiting Peru in particular. The politics of the...

  • Dec 7, 2010
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PERU: SWF drives fiscal sustainability

Finance Minister Ismael Benavides yesterday stated that Peru plans to use foreign currency...

Peru
  • Dec 1, 2010
  • 6 min read

PERU: Garcia has decisive electoral role

At least four candidates each have between 10% and 20% in polls, and recent local elections saw a...

Peru