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Colombia’s offshore energy hopes wane on poor discoveries, strict regulations
Offshore
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August 14, 2025
Hopes among foreign energy companies that Colombia’s offshore acreage could serve as a key source of future oil and gas supplies are being dashed as many exploration projects lag expectations, with unwelcomed regulation further deflating optimism....
Peru: Solar-Powered Fish Farming in Indigenous Communities
Havana Times
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August 15, 2025
The first harvest of Amazonian fish from one of the ponds contributing to the food security of indigenous families, using solar energy. The initiative is expected to be replicated in a second phase, reaching more indigenous communities in two...
Peru’s political crisis deepens as ex-President Vizcarra detained over bribery allegations
Weekly Blitz
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August 15, 2025
Peru’s political crisis deepens as ex-President Vizcarra detained over bribery allegations Peru’s revolving door of presidents has taken another dramatic turn with the detention of former President Martín Vizcarra, marking yet another chapter in...
Weekly global protein digest: 2025 US forecast - broiler production up; egg & turkey production down
The Poultry Site
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Livestock analyst Jim Wyckoff reports on global protein news Weekly US beef, pork export sales report Beef: Net sales of 4,300 MT for 2025--a marketing-year low--were down 73 percent from the previous week and 66 percent from the prior 4-week...
5 Things to Do in Peru Beyond Machu Picchu
California Business Journal
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August 15, 2025
Peru is a country filled with ancient mysteries, stunning landscapes, and vibrant culture. While Machu Picchu is undoubtedly the crown jewel of Peruvian tourism, there are many other incredible experiences waiting to be discovered. In this...
Peruvian fruit consumption in China on an upward trend in 2025
Fresh Plaza
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August 15, 2025
Between January and May 2025, Peruvian fruit exports to China grew by 9% in terms of volume compared to the same period in 2024, according to PromPerú data. This increase was driven by products such as avocado, grapes, blueberries, mangoes, and...
Peru’s IUU deterrent to be tested again as Chinese fleet approaches
Undercurrent News
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August 15, 2025
After almost a year's absence, around 250 Chinese squid fishing vessels have reappeared near Peru's southern maritime boundary, sparking renewed scrutiny over the country's satellite-tracking rules, according to industry association Committee for...
State attribution in the spotlight as Peru mining award surfaces
Global Arbitration Review
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Illegal gold mining in the Peruvian jungle (Credit: shutterstock.com/Luisensaldana) An ICSID award holding Peru liable for a rural community's seizure of a gold mining project has been published, with counsel calling it a “world first” for its...
INEI: Peru's economy up 4.52% in June 2025, one of the highest rates this year
Andina
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August 15, 2025
According to INEI's National Production Technical Report, June's result was driven by the dynamism of secondary and primary sectors, especially Manufacturing; Construction; Agriculture and Livestock; Fishing; and Mining; followed by...
Telangana districts on high alert; heavy rainfall devastates agriculture, infrastructure
Telengana Today
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August 15, 2025
Telangana remains on high alert as a low-pressure system from the Bay of Bengal brings heavy rainfall. Floods have damaged roads, bridges, and paddy fields across multiple districts, with orange and yellow alerts in place for 20 districts, says...
Galleon Gold cashes up to go test mining with Pan American funding
Timmins Today
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August 15, 2025
$8-million investment would give Pan American a 20 per cent stake in Timmins mine project Pan American Silver, an established Timmins mine operator, is investing $8 million into Galleon Gold to begin test mining at the West Cache project, outside...
Peruvian Composer Celso Garrido-Lecca has Died, Aged 99
The Violin Channel
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August 14, 2025
The Peruvian composer Celso Garrido-Lecca, who fused mid-century European avant-garde techniques with the indigenous music of South America, has passed away at the age of 99. Born in Piura, Peru, in 1926, Garrido-Lecca initially studied...
Don Jazzy, Peruzzi Join Kokopee On New Seven-Track Album
Daily Independent
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August 15, 2025
2 Versatile artiste, Ogaga Okokowa, widely known as Kokopee, has finally released his much-anticipated album, ‘All I Need It’s Kokopee’, officially out today Friday, August 15, 2025. The launch follows an exclusive listening party in Lagos on...
UNO CORP takes over Primax business in Ecuador, Colombia and Peru
Petrol Plaza
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August 15, 2025
The deal between UNO CORP and Grupo Romero is a mixture of ownership and strategic alliance.Honduran conglomerate UNO CORP has agreed to acquire 80% of Primax, a deal covering the fuel retailer’s networks of service stations and distribution...
Peru: Agro-exports exceed US$5.526 billion in 1H 2025, up 22.3%
Andina
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August 14, 2025
During the analyzed months, traditional agricultural exports reached US$341 million, marking a 12.4% rise compared to 2024, driven by higher shipments of unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee (US$301 million), which grew 15.3%. This product accounts...
Peru trials new University of Florida blueberry varieties
Fresh Plaza
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August 14, 2025
The development of the blueberry industry in Peru and the opening of new markets are progressing alongside the introduction of new varieties to meet specific producer requirements. On August 12, a visit was held at Danper's Compositán farm in...
Smuggled mercury shows extent of illegal Amazon gold mining
Eco-Business
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August 15, 2025
The discovery of one of the largest mercury seizures in history, moving from mines in Mexico to illegal Amazon gold mining zones, exposes the wide use of the toxic metal in the rainforest, according to authorities.Peru’s customs agency, SUNAT,...
Peru’s Ex-President Vizcarra Detained Over Bribery Case
OCCRP
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August 14, 2025
Former President Martín Vizcarra has been transferred to prison Wednesday after an investigative court ordered five months of pretrial detention over bribery allegations, the judiciary said on X. The 62-year-old is accused of accepting bribes from...
Peru's PM: Irregular entry of two people into Chineria is already under investigation
Andina
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August 14, 2025
The high-ranking official said the report corresponding to this incident that occurred in Peruvian territory was received during the latest Council of Ministers session. "The sectoral report on the irregular entry of two people who identified...
Peru strengthens ties with Japan and Indonesia, boosting investment, trade, and tourism
Andina
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August 14, 2025
The government official stressed that in Tokyo, during the XVI Peruvian–Japanese Business Council (CEPEJA) meeting, the Head of State presented an investment portfolio valued at US$17.3 billion, of which US$8.2 billion —corresponding to 28...