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Peru: Health Ministry to release Wolbachia mosquitoes to fight dengue in North Lima
When an Aedes aegypti mosquito (the dengue transmitter) mates with other carriers of this bacterium, its ability to transmit viruses such as dengue, Zika, chikungunya, and yellow fever is significantly reduced.Various international studies...

Peru: Moche palace found reveals presence of ruling elite
A pre-Hispanic building that is believed to have served as a residence for elite figures is the new discovery within the Licapa II monumental complex of the Moche archaeological site in La Libertad region, northern Peru. "We can speak of a small...

Dad said ICE abducted wife — chilling video shows him dragging heavy tarp before fleeing to Peru with kids, raising questions
A California man who is accused of killing his wife and fleeing to Peru with their children has been charged with murder, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office. However, the husband previously claimed that the wife was...

FEATURE | Helmets, Hibiscus and half-days, Fijian SMEs and occupational health and safety
If one has ever attempted to navigate the labyrinthine universe of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the Fijian archipelago or indeed, merely lingered within earshot of a kava bowl during peak business hours, one would rapidly discern that...
10 Common Breakfast Foods You'll Find In Peru
Three traditional Peruvian dishes with Peruvian cities and mountains in the background - Static Media/Shutterstock/GettyLima, the capital of Peru, is known as a culinary capital of South America. And while it is certainly a destination within...

Peru: Vizcarra confined at Ancon II Prison
As is known, the INPE reported that the former top official would be transferred to the Ancon II penitentiary facility for prison security measures. This decision was communicated through an official statement reporting what was established by the...

Ambassador Kafle presents Letters of Credence to President of Peru
Kathmandu: Ambassador of Nepal to Brazil Nirmal Raj Kafle on Thursday presente his Letters of Credence to Dina Ercilia Boluarte Zegarra, President of Peru, as Non-Resident Ambassador of Nepal to Peru. Presenting the credentials at a special...
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Peru HyVee - A Proud Supporter of Women
For more than 2 ½ decades, your local Hy-Vee in Peru has been a proud part of the Illinois Valley community, and we’re especially proud to support and employ women from all across the area. In fact, over 50% of our team members are women, and 13...

OSF HealthCare adds podiatrist in Princeton, Peru
OSF HealthCare has added a new podiatrist to its staff in Princeton, Peru and the surrounding areas, according to an OSF news release. Gayana Wanniarachchi, DPM, will assist patients in need of podiatry care at OSF Medical Group - Orthopedics,...

Peru: President announces launch of Lambayeque Industrial Park to transform the North
The top official noted that in the coming days, the Executive branch has the mission of completing the transfer of the land where the Industrial Park will be located to Lambayeque Region Government, a decisive and concrete step to make this...

Is this desert in southern Peru Latin America’s next clean energy hub?
In southern Peru, in a desert that stretches along the coast of the Arequipa region, the sun seems to burn relentlessly. Solar radiation is high here, and there are more hours of sunshine per day than anywhere else in the country. In the district...

CVS Health denies coverage for breakthrough HIV drug, committing 'clear violation' of ACA
CVS Health has denied coverage for a new HIV prevention drug despite it being nearly 100 percent effective, citing in part the medication's high cost. The nation's largest pharmacy benefit manager will not cover Gilead's Yeztugo, generic name...

Searching for solutions: Utah Valley University scientists lead charge to combat water contamination in Peru
1 / 4 Utah Valley University biologist Lauren Brooks and Eddy Cadet, rear, conduct testing at a water treatment plant in Lima, Peru, on March 25, 2025. Courtesy Utah Valley University 2 / 4 Utah Valley University student Elliet Leaver tests water...

Peru no longer has any former presidents free of legal accusations
Former Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra waves as he arrives at a courthouse in Lima, Peru, in June for the court to evaluate a prosecutor's request to order six months of preventive detention for him before a trial for alleged corruption. File...

Peru's FA Min: President orders resources redirected to Santa Rosa public works
The government official made a presentation to the plenary of Congress on Wednesday. Minister Schialer stated that during the National Border Development and Integration Council's (CONADIF) last session, held in February, the formulation of an...

Katari Hotels Peru Sets a New Benchmark in Hotel Operations with the Cloud
In 2017, when most hotels in Peru still relied on legacy systems or manual processes, Katari Hotels took a strategic decision to modernize operations by moving to the cloud. Over the past eight-plus years, this forward-thinking approach has...

Nepali envoy to Peru Kafle presents letters of credence
KATHMANDU: Ambassador of Nepal to Brazil Nirmal Raj Kafle on Thursday presented his Letters of Credence to Dina Ercilia Boluarte Zegarra, President of Peru, as Non-Resident Ambassador of Nepal to Peru. Presenting the credentials at a special...

Bitcoin Circular Economies and a Bridge Between Las Vegas and Peru
I never expected a jetlagged morning in Las Vegas would change my life, let alone spark hope on the other side of the world. But that’s what happened when I — a consultant, ex-Deloitte, and fundraiser with nine years of experience in the nonprofit...

Ambassador Kafle Presents Credentials as Non-Resident Ambassador to Peru
Nepali Ambassador to Brazil, Nirmal Raj Kafle, has presented his credentials as the Non-Resident Nepali Ambassador to Peru. The presentation took place during a special ceremony in Lima, Peru's capital, on Thursday. Ambassador Kafle presented his...

Agronometrics in Charts: The Peruvian blueberry boom sets course to Asia
Each week, the series ‘Agronometrics In Charts’ looks at a different horticultural commodity, focusing on a specific origin or topic, and visualizing market factors that are driving change. Check out our entire archive. Peru, the world’s largest...