tips4travels.com gives you the latest news from Peru http://tips4travels.com/en Fri, 09 Jan 2009 08:17:18 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/-body-bag-remark-raises-chile-peru-tensions.htm Tensions between Chile and Peru remained high Monday after last week's revelation that Peru's top army general said at a party that Chileans in Peru would be sent back in coffins or body bags. Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:39:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/russia-happily-bids-farewell-to-bush-at-apec-summit-in-peru.htm The recent APEC summit became the event at which Russian President Dmitry Medvedev could have the last meeting with outgoing US President George W. Bush. Sun, 30 Nov 2008 20:29:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/leaders-don-peruvian-ponchos-for-apec-finale.htm Apec leaders, including PM John Key , in the ponchos. Also pictured, clockwise from bottom left: Australia's Kevin Rudd, Malaysia's Najib Razak, Mexico's Felipe Calderon, Canada's Stephen Harper and Brunei's ... Sat, 29 Nov 2008 20:10:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/peru-archaeologists-find-mummy-near-machu-picchu.htm Peruvian government archaeologists have found an Incan mummy and 25 ceremonial objects in a dig within the Machu Picchu state park. Fri, 28 Nov 2008 19:54:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/end-of-the-road-for-bush.htm Lima - If there is a common theme running through an Asia-Pacific summit here besides anguish over the world economy, it would be the prevalence of the Peruvian national cocktail known as pisco sour. Fri, 28 Nov 2008 11:51:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/peru-invites-mexican-police-to-fight-cartels.htm Peru invites Mexican police to fight cartels Comments LIMA, Peru - Mexican traffickers are invading Peru's cocaine trade, so President Alan Garcia said Thursday he is inviting Mexican police to come and help ... Fri, 28 Nov 2008 03:51:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/world-leader-fashion-shows-ponchos-in-peru-at-the-apec-summit.htm It's become tradition to take an annual photo of all leaders wearing the host country's customary garb. Thu, 27 Nov 2008 21:36:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/bush-claims-modest-gains-for-agenda-in-peru-talks.htm President Bush wrapped up his final meeting with leaders of Asia-Pacific nations here on Sunday, walking away with a collection of modest achievements: an endorsement of his plans for international financial ... Thu, 27 Nov 2008 11:47:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/4-peru-police-killed-in-ambush-by-suspected-rebels.htm Thanksgiving travel - from the tarmac to traffic Four In Your Corner Team Coverage of holiday travel in Southwest Florida. Thu, 27 Nov 2008 03:48:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/peru-police-officer-killed-in-mining-protest.htm Find the advertising that appears in the print edition of the Idaho Statesman. Grocery Coupons Save money while you shop, with these online coupons on popular brands of everyday grocery items. Wed, 26 Nov 2008 19:39:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/president-unveils-rizal-bust-in-peru.htm Lima: President Arroyo unveiled on Sunday the bust of Philippine national hero Dr Jose Rizal at the newly named Rizal Park in Lima, Peru. Wed, 26 Nov 2008 11:30:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/arroyo-unveils-rizal-bust-on-last-day-in-peru.htm On her last day in Peru, President Arroyo honored a hero and prayed before a saint. Wed, 26 Nov 2008 03:15:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/vietnam-supports-trade-and-investment-liberalisation.htm President Nguyen Minh Triet has affirmed Vietnam's determination to implement goals of open door and liberalisation of trade and investment. Tue, 25 Nov 2008 18:59:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/soma-travel-cusco-peru.htm In this episode of SomaTravel.TV we visit the valley of Peru and learn about the ancient Inca city of Cusco. Tue, 25 Nov 2008 10:42:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/strong-ties-with-india-china-essential-rice.htm WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice considers building up of a strong relationship with India, China and other Asian countries as one of the most significant achievements of President George W ... Mon, 24 Nov 2008 22:01:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/protestors-declared-victory-as-its-besiege-forced-thai-parliamentary-session-to-be-canceled.htm The anti-government movement People's Alliance for Democracy declared a victory as its besiege on establishments of importance has forced a scheduled parliamentary session to be canceled, though the embattled ... Mon, 24 Nov 2008 17:31:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/protection-off-the-table-for-world-leaders.htm Protectionist measures have been kept off the list of economic solutions for the leaders from 21 nations, who have been meeting in Lima, Peru. Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:05:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/bush-spurs-economic-action-but-obama-sets-agenda.htm LIMA, Peru - President George W. Bush got a second bloc of world leaders to endorse comprehensive action to remedy the global financial crisis. Mon, 24 Nov 2008 08:41:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/share-prices-remain-easier-at-mid-morning.htm Share prices on Bursa Malaysia remained easier at mid-morning today amid worries over a global economic meltdown,dealers said. Mon, 24 Nov 2008 04:15:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/leaders-see-crisis-s-end-in-18-months.htm President Bush took his final bow on the world stage in costume. Wearing traditional Peruvian ponchos, Thailand's Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat, back left,... Wearing traditional Peruvian ponchos, Thailand's ... Sun, 23 Nov 2008 20:02:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/budget-deficit-essential-if-economic-stimulus-needed-harper.htm Prime Minister Stephen Harper takes his seat at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Lima, Peru, on Saturday. Sun, 23 Nov 2008 12:30:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/lien-chan-may-meet-bush-us-official-says.htm Chinese President Hu Jintao, right, and Taiwan s former vice president Lien Chan meet in Lima, Peru, on Friday. Sun, 23 Nov 2008 08:05:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/bush-sets-up-meeting-on-north-korea-disarmament.htm President Bush left the APEC summit in Lima, Peru with a boost from the six nations involved in ridding North Korea of its nuclear weapons. Sun, 23 Nov 2008 03:42:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/radio-address-by-president-bush-to-the-nation.htm The following is a transcript of the radio address by President Bush to the nation: THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. Sat, 22 Nov 2008 23:07:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/john-key-at-odds-with-apec-hosts.htm Prime Minister John Key is at odds with Apec's hosts as he sits down around the table next to some of the world's most powerful leaders at 7 o'clock this morning. Sat, 22 Nov 2008 17:16:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/white-house-meeting-set-on-north-korean-nukes.htm LIMA, Peru - The White House says representatives of the nations trying to get North Korea to give up its nuclear weapons program have agreed to meet next month. Sat, 22 Nov 2008 12:42:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/key-leaves-for-apec-summit.htm Prime Minister John Key left for the Apec summit in Lima, Peru, today anticipating priorities for discussion would be the international economic crisis and the importance of concluding world trade negotiations. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:59:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/peru-s-hot-economy-wracked-by-growing-conflicts.htm Peru's hot economy wracked by growing conflicts 1/3 Japan's Foreign Minister Hirofumi Nakasone takes his seat at a ministerial meeting during the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Lima, Wednesday, ... Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:10:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/-both-pm-dpm-abroad-at-same-time-unavoidable-says-najib.htm PETALING JAYA: The prime minister and deputy prime minister being overseas at the same time on official duty is unusual but unavoidable, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said yesterday. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:57:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/man-arrested-ahead-of-peru-summit-with-grenades.htm A controversial vote for Cape Coral Mayor Cape Coral has a new mayor. This election by the council was not without some controversy. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:43:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/bush-s-final-foreign-trip-dominated-by-economy.htm Granted an audience of world peers for a final time, President George W. Bush is trying to rally Pacific Rim support for an economic rescue plan that will outlast him. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:31:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/president-heads-to-venezuela.htm President Nguyen Minh Triet and his entourage left Hanoi on Nov. 18 to pay an official visit to Venezuela from Nov. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:07:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/apec-to-adopt-measures.htm FRESH from adopting a multipronged strategy to weather financial turmoil in crisis talks in Washington, US President George W. Bush and other leaders are expected to advance a similar initiative at a key ... Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:11:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/trade-tool.htm Succumb to political pressure for protectionism or use trade as a tool to inject economic growth to a faltering US economy? This is the dilemma facing president-elect Barack Obama as he charts US trade policy ... Sun, 16 Nov 2008 13:48:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/najib-to-lead-delegation-to-apec-meeting-in-peru.htm KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 16 -- Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Najib Tun Razak will lead the Malaysian delegation to the 16th Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Economic Leaders' Meeting in Lima, Peru, from ... Sun, 16 Nov 2008 05:38:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/apec-refers-to-ma-as-president.htm WELCOME GESTURE: Despite the fact that the Web site of the grouping s summit referred to Taiwan as Chinese Taipei, the mention of Taiwan s president was a first By Jenny W. Hsu And Mo Yan-chih STAFF REPORTERS ... Sat, 15 Nov 2008 14:08:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/top-ten-solo-travel-destinations.htm 1. Serengeti, Tanzania A wide variety of tours and loads of other travelers make this once in a lifetime sight one of the easiest for solo travelers. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 21:19:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/peru-seeks-extradition-of-suspect-in-woman-s-death.htm When Patricia Menendez of northern Peru buried her slain daughter, she vowed to seek justice in a case where evidence pointed toward a man from central Pennsylvania. Wed, 12 Nov 2008 23:37:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/peru-offers-national-hairless-dog-to-obamas.htm A four-month-old puppy called "Machu Picchu" is seen in Lima, Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008. Tue, 11 Nov 2008 23:17:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/apec-to-reinforce-china-latin-american-economic-links.htm The 16th leaders' meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum in Lima, Peru will mark a further development of economic ties between China and Latin America, a senior UN official said on Monday. Tue, 11 Nov 2008 06:44:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/apec-financial-ministers-gather-in-peru-to-discuss-economic-crisis.htm Vice financial ministers and high level officials from 21 economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation gathered in Trujillo, Peru Monday to discuss economic issues. Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:36:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/report-peru-to-sue-yale-for-inca-artifacts.htm The presidential field has been paired from fifteen-plus candidates to just two. Sun, 09 Nov 2008 17:42:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/john-key-to-form-new-nz-gov-t-within-10-days.htm New Zealand National party leader and incoming Prime Minister John Key is expected to form the new coalition government in 10 days. Sun, 09 Nov 2008 05:50:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/navarrette-lay-the-voting-myths-to-rest.htm Remember when the pundits and other political analysts assured us with absolute certainty that Latinos wouldn't support an African American for president? I do. Sun, 09 Nov 2008 01:12:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/finance-minister-leaves-peru-early-to-fix-economy.htm China's Finance Minister Xie Xuren was called back from an international economic conference in Peru before the meeting began, following orders from Beijing to help resolve problems at home, an organizer of the ... Fri, 07 Nov 2008 21:10:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/refile-pacific-rim-nations-meet-on-crisis-g-8-an-issue.htm Top financial officials from a score of Pacific Rim countries on Wednesday kick off a meeting in Peru which could help lay the groundwork for an overhaul of the world's financial architecture. Wed, 05 Nov 2008 21:07:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/gilmore-up-as-an-australian-sports-performer-of-the-year.htm Gilmore up for Australian Sports Performer of the Year Surfersvillage Global Surf News , 3 November, 2008 : - - Coolangatta -- Stephanie Gilmore , 20, reigning ASP Women's World Champion and current No. Tue, 04 Nov 2008 05:56:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/movistar-classic-mancora-peru-presented-by-rip-curl-is-on.htm " Round 1 of the Movistar Classic Mancora Peru presented by Rip Curl is scheduled to hit the water at 6:30am in clean two-to-three foot waves at Mancora in Northern Peru. Tue, 04 Nov 2008 01:19:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/peruvian-born-singer-yma-sumac-dies-in-los-angeles.htm Yma Sumac, the Peruvian-born soprano who wowed international audiences in the 1950s with her stunning vocal range and modern take on South American folk music, has died. Mon, 03 Nov 2008 20:47:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/after-the-election-the-pisco-sours-are-on-us-peru-grand-tasting-fall-2008.htm 5th, Wednesday after the election, at 6:30PM. International socialite Jules Kirby, designer Moises de la Renta, power lawyer Jennifer Jurmark and wealth manager Anca Ciorga will join Mr. Sun, 02 Nov 2008 14:29:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/quake-shakes-peru-capital-lima-no-damage-reported.htm A quake off Peru's coast shook the capital Lima on Saturday, the state geophysics institute said, but emergency services said there were no reports of damage. Sat, 01 Nov 2008 18:59:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/peru-mob-torches-police-station-as-protests-spread.htm LIMA, Peru : Angry villagers in Peru's northern jungle have torched a police station a day after 71 people were hurt in a clash between police and protesters in the south. Fri, 31 Oct 2008 02:37:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/peru-eyes-state-of-emergency-40-wounded-in-clash.htm As violence continues to rock four provinces in Peru, its new left leaning Prime Minister Yehude Simon is pondering over the declaration of an Emergency. Thu, 30 Oct 2008 02:33:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/obama-has-the-support-of-peruvian-faith-healers.htm LIMA, Peru - Barack Obama apparently can count on the support of a majority of Peruvian faith healers. Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:23:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/peru-eyes-state-of-emergency-40-wounded-in-clash.htm LIMA, Peru : Peru's Cabinet chief says the government may declare a state of emergency to subdue protests in four provinces including a violent clash that injured 40. Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:08:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/more-than-20-killed-in-peru-highway-pileup.htm A three-vehicle pileup on a highway in northern Peru has left 21 dead and 29 injured, police said. Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:44:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/debt-for-nature-agreement-to-conserve-peru-s-tropical-forests.htm Washington, DC--The Governments of the United States of America and the Republic of Peru have announced an agreement to reduce Peru's debt payments to the United States by more than $25 million over the next ... Mon, 27 Oct 2008 06:26:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/congratulatory-message-to-peruvian-pm.htm Premier of the Cabinet Kim Yong Il Oct. 15 sent a congratulatory message to Yehude Simon Munaro upon his appointment as Prime Minister of the Republic of Peru. Sat, 25 Oct 2008 06:10:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/us-forgives-peru-debt-for-forest-protections.htm U.S. Ambassador Michael McKinley and Peru's foreign minister have signed an accord forgiving US$25 million of Peru's foreign debt and directing the money to a tropical forest conservation program. Thu, 23 Oct 2008 05:48:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/tourists-trapped-in-peru-protest.htm Oct 21 - Opponents of Peru's free trade deal with the U.S. blockade roads to popular tourist destinations. Tue, 21 Oct 2008 05:43:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/rio-tinto-suspends-peru-construction-after-protest.htm Mining giant Rio Tinto has temporarily suspended construction of a processing plant in northern Peru because of protests, the company's Andean office said on Monday. Tue, 21 Oct 2008 01:02:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/food-price-rises-hit-hard-in-peru-ben-beaumont.htm In Peru, I witnessed first hand how the increased costs of food, fuel and fertiliser are having a massive impact on farmers and poor families. Sun, 19 Oct 2008 00:53:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/2007-peru-earthquake-survivors-benefit-from-adra-water-and-irrigation-project.htm Thirteen months after a magnitude 8.0 earthquake struck southern Peru, the Adventist Development and Relief Agency continues to provide development assistance to affected residents. Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:35:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/2-peruvian-soldiers-killed-by-suspected-rebels.htm LIMA, Peru : Peru's military says two soldiers were killed and five injured when suspected Shining Path rebels attacked their patrol in a remote coca-producing valley. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:17:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/peru-s-bribery-scandal.htm A bribery scandal and escalating inequality has rocked Peruvian hopes for a new political era argues Enrique Mendizabal of the Overseas Development Institute Alan Garcia, Peru's President, is facing one of the ... Tue, 14 Oct 2008 08:52:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/peru-governor-says-he-s-ready-to-be-prime-minister.htm Slick roads cause overnight truck rollover 23-year-old man charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon Authorities charged a 23-year-old man with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after he ... Sun, 12 Oct 2008 12:01:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/pan-am-games-bid-kickoff-hit-right-notes.htm ACAPULCO, Mexicoa 'Now the real work begins. After formally throwing Toronto's hat into the ring to host the 2015 Pan American Games, organizers have less than a year to bring home the big prize. Sun, 12 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/ex-volunteers-angry-at-peace-corps-bolivia-pullout.htm It took Ellen Arnstein the better part of two years to win the trust of the people of Camargo, a farming town of 5,000 in southeastern Bolivia.The mayor agreed to partially fund the Peace Corps volunteer's proposal to have children plant fruit trees at their school. Arnstein, 27, was about to be interviewed by a local TV crew when she got the call: The Peace Corps was pulling all 113 of its volunteers out of Bolivia.'I just started crying. I was like, I don't want to go!' recalled Arnstein, a native of Monroe, N.Y., as she sat in a cafe in Lima, Peru. She is among more than 70 volunteers who left the Corps, having nearly completed their two-year stints, rather than start over in a different country. Sat, 11 Oct 2008 16:23:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/peruvian-guerrillas-kill-12-soldiers-wound-14.htm By Diego OreLIMA (Reuters) - Suspected members of the Shining Path guerrilla group killed 12 Peruvian soldiers and wounded 14 others in an ambush near the mountain town of Tayacaja in southern Peru, the military said on Friday.It was the deadliest attack by suspected rebels since President Alan Garcia took office in July 2006 and came as Garcia faces mounting pressure to shake up his cabinet over a corruption scandal.Four military vehicles returning to a base in Huancavelica province were attacked in the middle of the night when a bomb was tossed in front of one truck and shots were fired into the convoy. Two civilians, one of which was a 5-year-old boy, were killed, and three were injured. Sat, 11 Oct 2008 11:49:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/around-the-world-14-are-left-dead-in-rebel-attack-on-military-trucks-in-peru.htm Shining Path rebels ambushed a column of military trucks in Peru's southeastern mountains with a bomb and gunfire, the military high command said Friday. Sat, 11 Oct 2008 07:12:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/peru-s-president-to-reshuffle-cabinet-over-scandal.htm LIMA - Peruvian President Alan Garcia fired his entire cabinet on Friday in an effort to deal with a widening corruption scandal that has caused the biggest crisis of his administration.Garcia had faced calls ... Fri, 10 Oct 2008 22:58:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/1-peru-soldier-5-rebels-dead-in-military-campaign.htm LIMA, Peru : Suspected Shining Path rebels killed a Peruvian soldier in a remote coca-producing region where the military is waging an offensive against a rebel stronghold, military officials said. Fri, 10 Oct 2008 09:05:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/peru-braces-for-new-protests.htm A left-wind Front made up of social and political organizations, confirmed a national day of protest Tuesday while the government began to mobilize the armed forces. Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:53:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/peru-cities-hit-by-protests.htm Protests are sweeping Peru as thousands march in at least five cities to protest against the government's economic policies. Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:48:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/peru-energy-minister-quits-in-oil-contract-scandal.htm LIMA, Peru : A scandal over alleged oil kickbacks has forced out Peru's energy minister and two top state oil company executives and led the government to void four oil contracts with Norway's Discover ... Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:57:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/pets-get-blessed.htm Oct 6 - Peruvians bring their beloved pets to be blessed on St. Francis Day. Carrying pigs, dogs, rabbits and turtles, owners attended a special mass and waited outside the church for the blessing in Lima, ... Mon, 06 Oct 2008 05:40:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/pieces-of-peru-reaching-the-summit.htm Matt Wittmer [Order this photo] Pieces de Peru is an occasional travel column by Cape Girardeau native Matt Wittmer. Sun, 05 Oct 2008 21:53:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/seven-killed-in-peru-mudslide.htm Lima, Oct 5: Seven people were killed and 30 injured when the bus in which they were travelling was swept away in a mudslide in the southern Peruvian province of Puno, Spain's EFE reported Saturday. Sat, 04 Oct 2008 21:52:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/the-delfin-riverboat-cruising-in-the-amazon-in-peru.htm Pink-footed tarantulas and red howler monkeys... Caroline Hendrie marvels at the exotic wildlife on a river cruise along the Amazon Caroline Hendrie A couple in a dugout canoe paddled purposefully past, ... Sat, 04 Oct 2008 13:48:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/mba-lazard-expands-in-latin-america-with-opening-of-peru-office.htm The firm has hired Peruvian banker Augusto F. Barreto as Managing Director to lead the effort. Fri, 03 Oct 2008 13:44:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/mwh-acquires-mining-services-consulting-firm-in-peru.htm MWH, a global provider of environmental engineering, strategic consulting and construction services, recently announced the acquisition of Ground Water International S.A. , a hydrogeological consulting firm ... Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:18:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/peruvian-mothers-hold-group-breast-feeding.htm Hundreds of mothers breast-feed their babies in Peru's capital Tuesdayin pursuit of the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action's gold medal and to promote the practice. Tue, 26 Aug 2008 20:58:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/peru-company-to-build-$240-million-wind-farm.htm LIMA, Peru Peru's government says renewable energy company Iberoperuana Inversiones SAC is developing a $240 million, 240 megawatt wind farm on Peru's southern coast. Mon, 25 Aug 2008 23:23:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/apec-meeting-on-smes-begins-in-peru.htm Experts and officials from 21 economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation held a meeting Sunday in Peru to promote the development of small and medium enterprises in the region. Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:34:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/puno-what-a-stink-puno-peru.htm Well the title says it really. We only spent the night here to break up the journey. Sun, 24 Aug 2008 02:11:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/lessons-in-peru-enrich-students-and-their-teacher.htm Ismay Williams, a language teacher from Matthew Henson Middle School, goes over a lesson in a Peruvian classroom in her role as a volunteer teacher for Global Volunteers. Sat, 23 Aug 2008 02:01:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/mwh-makes-acquisition-in-peru.htm Yes No BCBR Article MWH makes acquisition in Peru By Business Report Staff August 20, 2008 -- BROOMFIELD - MWH, a global provider of environmental engineering, strategic consulting and construction services ... Fri, 22 Aug 2008 01:42:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/peru-joins-fray-for-treasure-ship-claimed-by-spain.htm Peru has entered the battle for a multimillion-dollar treasure of gold and silver that Spain alleges a U.S. treasure hunting company looted from a Spanish warship sunk in 1804. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 01:29:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/british-climbers-robbed-in-peru.htm Three British climbers attempting to scale a remote peak in Peru had their expedition cut short yesterday when armed robbers stole their equipment and provisions in a night-time raid. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:28:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/m-4.7-near-the-coast-of-northern-peru.htm Did you feel it? Report shaking and damage at your location. You can also view a map displaying accumulated data from your report and others. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:13:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/in-peru-animal-fleeces-are-golden.htm In this Andean nation far from glamorous runways, some of the most fashionable residents have four legs: vicunas, alpacas and llamas. Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:07:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/peruvians-demonstrate-mourn-on-earthquake-anniversary.htm On the first anniversary of an 7.9-magnitude earthquake Friday, Peruvians staged protests to demand speedy reconstruction and held ceremonies in memory of their loved ones. Sun, 17 Aug 2008 16:49:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/peruvians-protest-mourn-on-anniversary-of-quake.htm Angry and upset, hundreds of Peruvians denounced the government on Friday for abandoning victims of an 8.0 magnitude earthquake, and laid flowers at the graves of loved ones on the anniversary of their deaths. Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:34:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/protests-in-peru-a-year-after-major-quake-ap.htm Residents of Peru's southern coast took to the streets Friday to protest the government's response to an magnitude-8.0 earthquake a year ago that left tens of thousands homeless. Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:44:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/column-get-out-and-give-back.htm A few years ago, I began reflecting on my life and my place in this world. I had always lived in Logan County, Ohio, and wished I had experienced more of the world. Thu, 14 Aug 2008 17:53:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/russia-and-peru-signed-a-multi-million-contract-for-repair-and-modernization-of-mig-29-fighters.htm This was on Tuesday, informed sources in the Peruvian Ministry of Defense. This reports Rossiyskaia Gazeta. Thu, 14 Aug 2008 09:43:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/ophthalmologist-visits-peru-on-mission-trip.htm A mission trip to Peru was an eye-opening experience for ophthalmologist Dr. Jonathan Ply and his daughter Dana. Wed, 13 Aug 2008 09:25:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/fashion-shows-for-rodents-peru-guinea-pig-fashion-parade.htm It's the little rodents in the hat that do it for me. Their Andean female owners are taking part in a one day festival in Lima, Peru, some even matching their guinea pig's costumes to their own, which is more ... Tue, 12 Aug 2008 09:08:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/personal-journey-7-strangers-bonding-quickly-to-help-peru-s-kids.htm I usually don't travel alone, but during the lull that typically follows the holidays, I decided I needed to go on an adventure by myself. Mon, 11 Aug 2008 08:55:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/south-america/peru-news/japanese-americans-seek-redress-for-imprisonment.htm LIMA, Peru : Augusto Kague was only 12 when the U.S. government reached far south to his Peruvian farming town and tore his family apart. Sun, 10 Aug 2008 08:38:00 +0100