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December
12
2008

Peru will be South American First Country with National Geographic Guide

National Geographic will publish a guidebook on Peru on February of 2009. It is going to be publishing 17,000 copies which are going to sell mostly in the United States, Canada and Europe. It will be the company's first guidebook of a South American country.

December
10
2008

Peru files Lawsuit against Yale University

Peru is suing Yale University over ancient Incan artifacts that the academic institution has kept since the American archaeologist Hiram Bingham brought these artefacts over from Machu Picchu. Since 2001, Peru has been trying to bring these artifacts back and is accusing the Ivy League University of illegally keeping these items.

December
05
2008

Lost City Discovered by Archeologists

A remarkable city dating back to over 1,000 years has been discovered by Archaeologists in the northern Peruvian jungle. Perched on a mountainside, it is believed that the city was built by the Chachapoya, also known as the "cloud forest people", who also built the fortress at Kuelap. The discovery is already being compared to Machu Picchu, with the complex being older and larger than its famous Inca-built conterpart.

December
05
2008

Betancourt Visits Peru

Ingrid Betancourt, a former hostage of Colombian rebels FARC, has been praised by Alan Garcia during her visit to Peru. Garcia stated that "We know (Betancourt) is for many people a symbol of hope and freedom." Whilst urging all Latin American countries to push for the release of hostages held by FARC, Betancourt, a former Colombian presidential candidate, was released in Colombia in July after six years of captivity.

December
03
2008

Ancient Peruvian Teeth Reveal Interesting Facts About Diet

Archaeologists in Peru have used dental plaque to determine the diets of Peruvians from thousands of years ago. Thirty nine teeth, which dated back to as long as 9,200 years, displayed traces of cultivated crops such as marrow and beans alongside peanuts and the local fruit pacay.

Novenmber
27
2008

Animal Rescue in Downtown Lima

Peruvian government officials busted an old edifice in downtown Lima that held 478 wild Peruvian animals in deplorable conditions. Without access to food or water, these animals are thought to have been destined for sale on the black market. The sale of such wild animals is prohibited under the laws of Peru.

Novenmber
27
2008

Peru's Growth will be Curbed by Falling Exports

Chief Peruvian Cabinet minister Yehude Simon says that the world's financial crisis will slow the sale of Peruvian exports, the main force behind Peru's recent financial boom. Prices for Peru's main exports will drop quickly, which means a reduction in revenues from taxes and a decrease in the royalties from oil and mining.

Novenmber
26
2008

Israel Gives Award to Peruvian Pisco

The "El Comendador de Caraveli" Pisco, produced by Aprotec, received a silver medal and the Champion Category Spirit- Grape Award during the third Mediterranean Wine and Spirit Challenge- Terraving. It was hosted by Eilat, Israel from November 9 to November 13. This event was sponsored by several wine organizations and some of Israel's ministries.

Novenmber
19
2008

Minister Highlights Peruvian Biodiversity

A recent statement by Peruvian Agriculture Minister Carlos Mu�oz Leyton has emphasized Peru's vast biological and agricultural diversity. The minister made the statement at a press conference held at the International Media Center. Of the prided potato he stated "Peru produces an average of 3.2 million tons of potatoes, which are cultivated by about 600,000 producers, mostly in the high Andean zones, that is, we have a production potential to meet both domestic and foreign market demands."

Novenmber
18
2008

Peru's Security Forces Prepare for APEC Summit

Peruvian security forces have been preparing for the APEC summit which will be held this weekend in Lima. In a presentation to press at Police Headquarters they demonstrated that they are ready for any eventuality. As many as 110,000 police officers and 90,000 soldiers will be on duty to safeguard international dignitaries traveling to the country.