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August
04
2008

Government Program in Peru Employs Nearly 400,000 People

As of last month, the government-funded program named "Construyendo Perú" (Building Peru) has assisted more than 387,000 living in poverty in gaining short-term employment. In addition, the program sponsors job training as well as technical assistance to small businesses.

August
04
2008

CHILE-PERU: Preserving Potatoes More Important than Age-Old Dispute

Agricultural experts from both Peru and neighboring Chile are emphasizing the importance of the preservation and improvement of the potato over the long-standing debate over the tuber's origin. Scientists argue for genetic enhancement in order to solve local production problems, sustain ancient varieties and broaden its genetic foundation.

July
29
2008

One Million More Literate Peruvians by November

President Alan García praised the Peruvian government's accomplishments in the alleviation of poverty during his message to the nation. He also announced plans to aid one million more Peruvians in gaining literacy in the next 3 months.

July
29
2008

Peru's President Proposes Creation of Ministry of Culture

On July 28, President Alan García proposed the creation of the Ministry of Culture to Congress, stating that the Ministry would vindicate the Peruvian past and Peru as the "mother nation of South America."

July
29
2008

Mountain Glaciers in Peru Receding Rapidly Due to Global Warming

Recent satellite images disclose that Peru's mountain glaciers are quickly diminishing as a result of global warming. In the past 33 years, a 26% loss of surface area has been observed. The National Institute of Natural Resources claims that the glaciers are melting by approximately 20 meters per year and warns of water scarcity by 2020.

July
24
2008

American Society of Civil Engineers to Honor Peru's Machu Picchu

The American Society of Civil Engineers has been honoring the achievements of civil engineers for the past 40 years. ASCE is set to honor the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu and the archaeological site of Tipón as world civil engineering landmarks. The ceremony will be held at the Universidad Nacional San Antonio Abad of Cuzco.

July
24
2008

Peru Celebrates National Pisco Day with Week-Long Festival

In celebration of National Pisco Day, Peru's Minister of Production, Rafael Rey, will kick off the festival "Pisco Surco 2008: Our Country, our Party, our Pisco". The event celebrating Peru's prized national brandy drink will take place in "Parque de la Amistad" (Friendship Park) in Surco.

July
23
2008

Peru Posts Record Exports Totaling $3 Billion in June

Peru's economy continues to boom with Peruvian exports for the year reaching all time records and up considerably from last year. Surprisingly, the non-traditional sector's growth rate is surpassing that of the traditional sector as Peru becomes a key player in the global market.