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Peru’s Coastal Guano Birds Face Crisis as Population Drops over 75%, Scientists Say
Reuters Humboldt penguins walk together at the Punta San Juan reserve in Marcona, Peru, on June 21. Reuters 11:01 JST, August 14, 2025 LIMA (Reuters) — Scientists along Peru’s central Pacific coast are sounding the alarm that more action is needed...

Schuyler-Industry Community Unit School District 5 taxpayers faced $3.5 million in outstanding school debt as of fiscal year 2024
1 Chicago Public School District 299 Cook $9,444,187,549 68.7% 321,668 2 Valley View Community Unit School District 365U Will $265,500,264 59.3% 14,660 3 Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Kendall $251,518,343 66.1% 16,696 4 Springfield...

Peru jails another ex-president, ordering Vizcarra's detention awaiting trial
FILE PHOTO: Peru's former President Martin Vizcarra gestures after a judge rejected a preventive detention request for former President Vizcarra during a court hearing, who is currently on trial for allegedly accepting bribes while serving as...

Peruvian organic orange with high juice content
Eosta expands citrus range with Jucy Gold Oranges: Eosta has received the first Kivinaki Organic Jucy Gold Oranges, marking a first in its citrus portfolio. The first customers have already placed the oranges on sale, and the response has been...

Brazil Seeks Increasing Agricultural Exports To Central America and The Caribbean
Brazil Seeks Increasing Agricultural Exports To Central America and The Caribbean Brazil has started a diplomatic mission to Central America and the Caribbean with the objective of strengthening Brazilian agricultural trade, the Ministry of...

COSCO Shipping launches chancay auto service
COSCO Shipping has officially launched the Port of Chancay’s international automotive transshipment service following the successful loading of 279 vehicles onto the vessel M.V. MIN JIANG KOU at the Peruvian port. As the maiden voyage of the...

Barrick Mining reports increased production and higher earnings in Q2
Barrick Mining has reported a robust performance in the second quarter (Q2), with significant increases in gold and copper production, which has led to a substantial rise in free cash flow and net earnings per share. Net earnings per share for the...

City of Peru City Council met Aug. 11
City of Peru City Council met Aug. 11 Here is the agenda provided by the council: ROLL CALL 7:00 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC COMMENT PRESENTATION ILLINOIS VALLEY REGIONAL DISPATCH MINUTES/FINANCIAL REPORTS/ACTIVITY REPORTS REGULAR MEETING...

Peru: Anchovy fishing might remain dynamic in 2H 2025
Scotiabank stated that this would be the highest level in four years due to favorable oceanographic conditions. "Colder-than-usual sea surface temperatures for much of the year allowed for a strong start to the first fishing season in the...

Indonesia opens window of opportunity for Peru's agricultural exports
"Last year, of the US$191 million we exported to Indonesia, about US$70 million came from cacao, whether in bean or powder form, as well as some fruits," Aquino told Andina News Agency. According to the academician, "the free trade agreement is...

Former Peruvian President Vizcarra placed under preventive arrest
Thursday, August 14th 2025 - 10:27 UTC Vizcarra is under investigation for allegedly receiving bribes as governor of Moquegua between 2011 and 2014 Peru's Seventh National Preliminary Investigation Court ordered five months of preventive detention...

Minor Hotels unveils first nhow Lima property in Peru
Global hotel owner and operator Minor Hotels has launched its inaugural hotel in Peru, the nhow Lima, as part of its ongoing expansion in the Americas. Situated in Miraflores, the hotel offers 243 guest rooms spread over 13 floors and is...

Element79 Gold Corp Announces Corporate Update and Strategic Leadership Changes With Focus On Accelerating Nevada Asset Development
(TheNewswire) Vancouver, BC August 15, 2025 TheNewswire - Element79 Gold Corp. (CSE: ELEM,OTC:ELMGF | FSE: 7YS0 | OTC: ELMGF) (the "Company"), is a Canadian mining company focused on developing its portfolio of gold and silver projects in Nevada...

Indonesia, Peru boost agricultural ties, open market for blueberries
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesian Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman emphasized that Indonesia and Peru are deepening cooperation in smart agriculture, human resource development, and market access to boost exports of mutually beneficial,...

Peru strengthens agricultural ties with China, Japan, and Malaysia
Thus, the aim is to strengthen agricultural cooperation and expand access for Peruvian farm products to the Asian market. During the meetings, the Peruvian government official discussed various matters with China's Agriculture and Rural Affairs...
Latin Metals enlarges Para Copper Project, Peru
Latin Metals Inc. [TSXV: LMS; OTCQB: LMSQF] reported that its 100%-owned subsidiary Zafiro Mining S.A.C. has acquired additional mineral rights contiguous to the Para copper project in southern Peru. This acquisition expands the project to the...

Today's Top 3 News: Vehicles and Palm Oil Lead Indonesia's Export Commodities to Peru
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. Here are the highlights: Meteor Shower in Australia Tonight: What You Need to Know; Vehicles and Palm Oil Lead Indonesia's Export Commodities to Peru; and...

Peru's pomegranate exports increased by 37% in 2025 season
Peru exported 2,249 containers with 39,102 tons of pomegranate in the 2025 season, i.e., 37% more volume than last year. According to data from the consulting firm Fresh Cargo, the total FOB value reached $99.3 million, consolidating the country...

Healing Terror With the Arts: CLCS Director Led Creative Writing Workshop in Lima, Peru
Photo Submitted Almenara led a creative writing workshop with male inmates at Miguel Castro Castro Prison in Lima, Peru, focusing on the theme of "healing terror with the arts." Dr. Erika Almenara, associate professor of Spanish in the Department...

Peru exported more than 289,500 tons of mango in the 2024-2025 season
The National Agricultural Health Service (Senasa) reported that during the 2024-2025 season, Peru exported 289,508 tons of mango, a significant recovery from the 83,153 tons recorded in the previous season. The increase is attributed both to a...