Cabinet Chief Oscar Valdes said Thursday that he is sure Peru and Great Britain will be able to overcome a diplomatic rift caused by the Andean country’s last minute cancellation of a visit to the port of Callao this week of Britain’s HMS Montrose, a navy frigate that has been in the South Atlantic and [...]
Peruvian Times
Minister of Women, Ana Jara, said Thursday that Peruvian women need greater economic independence as a way to avoid domestic violence in the Andean country, Radio Programas reported. Peru’s government said that since 2009, 385 women have been murder victims, of which 70% were killed by their partner or former partner. “In Peru, 11 women [...]
Peruvian Times
Peruvian exports increased 21 percent in January to .59 billion, compared to the same month in 2011, according to preliminary data from trade group ComexPeru. Comex said that the increase was largely due to a 23 percent rise in exports from primary products, which totaled .78 billion in the month. Fishing exports rose 252 percent [...]
Peruvian Times
American billionaire Bill Gates said during an interview with a Spanish daily that Peru, as well as other middle-income countries, should receive less international aid. In an interview with Spain’s El Pais, the founder of Microsoft and well-known philanthropist said that one of the main challenges during Europe’s debt crisis is that “the poor are [...]
Peruvian Times
The commander general of Peru’s army, Victor Ripalda, said Friday that “sooner or later” the country’s security forces will defeat Shining Path remnants. “What is certain is that sooner or later we have to finish with this scourge,” Ripalda said, according to state news agency Andina. In a joint operation, the military and police captured [...]
Peruvian Times
Peruvian Justice Minister Juan Jimenez said that Florindo Flores, the captured leader of the Shining Path remnants in the Upper Huallaga Valley, will be transferred to a maximum security prison following investigations by police and prosecutors. “According to the Constitution, there are 15 days to carry out investigations, and later he will come before a [...]
Peruvian Times
In 2009, the Dakar Rally was run in South America (Argentina and Chile), the first time the race took place outside of Europe and Africa. It has stayed in South America since, with this year adding the vast coastal deserts of Peru to the route. The 9,000 kilometer itinerary extended from Mar del Plata to [...]
New World Review
Peru’s second vice president, Omar Chehade, has resigned from his post following allegations of corruption early in President Ollanta Humala’s administration. In his resignation letter, Chehade, who is also a congressman, said the allegations were “an unjust and excessive media and political campaign against me.” “Despite my resignation as the second vice president of Peru, my [...]
Peruvian Times
Peru’s government plans to eradicate 14,000 hectares of illicit coca crops this year, Interior Minister Daniel Lozada has announced, according to state news agency Andina. The figure would represent a 40 percent increase from 2011, Lozada said during a presentation to the Congressional defense committee. “We ended last year with 10,269 hectares eradicated, which was above [...]
Peruvian Times
Hola!
I have just arrived in Lima to start working on this blog with Karikuy. I had a long flight before arrival and have felt jet lag more than usual. However, I am incredibly happy to be here and the colorful atmosphere I observed while driving from the airport only fueled my excitement and energy. Additionally, I have been looking through many wonderful Peru guide books* and have been completely blown away by the amount of travel options! Since I am new to this organization and blog, I believe a more formal introduction is due.
Even though I came here by spaceship, I actually was born in Colorado. I grew up in a small mountain town before I then moved to Denver, which is where I currently study intercultural communications and psychology. This year I am studying abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina and decided during the summer break to do some travel, which is what brings me to Peru. After Peru, I plan to continue my travel through Bolivia and will work my way towards Iguazú where I will live for a few weeks with a Guarani community.
I decided to come to Peru because of its wealth of opportunity. Peru is a dream travel location because there are so many drastically different places geographically and culturally within such a limited space. Additionally, I heard it had good food (plenty reason in itself!). I hope during my time in Peru, I can work on my Spanish and break away from the Porteño (Buenos Aires) accent that I have become all too accustom to, while simultaneously thoroughly enjoying its insurmountable splendor.
My writing will be a recollection and analysis of experiences from which, I hope, you will gain insight for your own future travels in Peru and elsewhere. Travel allows one to experience a special unfolding of events that seems to gift opportunities for growth, for learning, and for fun! Enjoy and honor your travel experiences.
Buen Viaje!
*I have absolutely always loved travel books; and, I have to admit if you are looking for a book that provides you context and meaning for your travel, I do recommend Insight Guides Peru. Keep in mind, I would recommend you take either a Rough Guides or Lonely Planet guide book for the actual planning of your itinerary.
Daniel is a volunteer and researcher for the Karikuy Volunteer Program in Lima, Peru.
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