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Tue24Jun2008

The Myth of What is Lost or Discovered

When the story about the "lost Amazon tribe" or the newly "discovered tribe" hit the news, complete with deeply painted bodies pointing arrows threateningly up into a camera lens, I shook my head. The media ran with it and the... Read more »

Tuesday, June 24 2008 | 07:58 H

Wed23Jan2008

Peru Negro Tour Hits the East Coast Including NYC This Weekend

Yesterday, the Grammy-nominated 20-piece ensemble known as Peru Negro launched a new CD Zamba Malató. To accompany the release they have 45 U.S. City three month tour. The name of their new album, Zamba Malató, refers to an old... Read more »

Wednesday, January 23 2008 | 13:14 H

Fri21Dec2007

Papa Noel

Students in Lima, Peru made an arbolito de Navidad using 98kg (216 lbs) of potatoes. Via / Random Citations... Read more »

Friday, December 21 2007 | 10:11 H

Wed12Dec2007

Acting Crazy Couldn't Help Fujimori Avoid Jail Time

Acting the fool didn't help former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori, who was sentenced to six years in prison and fined $92,000. The sentence actually has nothing to do with the human rights violations he so vehemently denied yesterday. The sentence... Read more »

Wednesday, December 12 2007 | 14:07 H

Tue11Dec2007

Fujimori has a meltdown

Embattled ex-President of Peru Alberto Fujimori is back in his country after being extradited from Chile to face charges of human rights violations, among others. On the stand yesterday, Fujimori gave quite a performance, screaming "I'm innocent!" and defying the... Read more »

Tuesday, December 11 2007 | 12:26 H

Fri05Oct2007

Fujimori's Camp Pulls the Health Card

Former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori is pulling a Pinochet. Just like the former dictator of Chile managed to escape justice by claiming ill health, Fujimori's lawyer says that his client is "delicate". Health concerns include Fujimori's blood pressure. Fujimori is... Read more »

Friday, October 05 2007 | 10:25 H

Fri21Sep2007

Time's Up for Fujimori

Former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori is no longer safe in Chile. The supreme court of that Southern Cone nation has approved his extradition to Peru where he will face human rights abuse and corruption charges. 69 year old Fujimori has... Read more »

Friday, September 21 2007 | 09:20 H

Wed19Sep2007

First an Earthquake, Now a Meteor Hits Peru?

The BBC reported this morning that hundreds of Peruanos are falling ill after an unknown object fell from the sky this weekend, leaving a huge gas emitting crater. Some speculate that the object that landed near the town of Carancas... Read more »

Wednesday, September 19 2007 | 07:31 H

Wed05Sep2007

Vargas Llosa gets a degree in Spain

I've never really understood what the whole bestowing honorary degrees on celebrities thing is all about. I mean, does Peruvian literary legend Mario Vargas Llosa really need an honorary doctorate from some university in Spain? Well, he showed up to... Read more »

Wednesday, September 05 2007 | 18:49 H

Wed29Aug2007

Peru Update: Thousands Still Not Getting Aid? Por que?

While it's been about two weeks since a grade 8 earthquake hit Peru but yesterday Doctors Without Borders and the Red Cross announced that parts of the country look like the earthquake just happened because aid isn't reaching them.Aunque el... Read more »

Wednesday, August 29 2007 | 07:00 H

Thu23Aug2007

After the earthquake, Alan Garcia = Rudy Giuliani?

The real fabric of a leader is said to be found in the moments of massive crisis. Peru's president, Alan Garcia, has apparently shined in a moment of great difficulty -- or at least that's how some in the Latin... Read more »

Thursday, August 23 2007 | 15:10 H

Sun19Aug2007

More Ways to Help Peru With the Click of a Mouse

The following organizations are accepting online donations for Peru. Direct Relief Oxfam Care ... Read more »

Sunday, August 19 2007 | 20:15 H

Fri17Aug2007

Peru : Death Toll and Injuries from Quake Rise, so Does Help

The death toll from the 8.0 magnitude earthquake in Peru continues to rise and is now is placed officially around 510 , although many speculate the number could rise. Most of the dead, around 300, come from the area of... Read more »

Friday, August 17 2007 | 10:13 H

Thu16Aug2007

Peru Earthquake Kills At Least 337

Peruanos all over the world are wracked with concern and worry following strong earthquakes (some news sources say it was one, others say there were two separate earthquakes). When I went to bed last night the quake(s), centered near the... Read more »

Thursday, August 16 2007 | 10:20 H

Tue24Jul2007

The Journalist and the Foreign Minister

Ah, crushes. How many of us have pined after celebrities, sighed for politicians, and dreamed of romantic interludes with other public figures. Most of us don't write about these little fantasies on our blogs (thank God) but a certain Peruvian... Read more »

Tuesday, July 24 2007 | 19:58 H

Mon23Jul2007

9 year-old televangelist finds fame on YouTube

There's really nothing I can say to do this video justice. I watched it, I was frightened and that's that. It's a 9 year-old child televangelist from Peru preaching like he's possessed, and for those who don't speak Spanish, he's... Read more »

Monday, July 23 2007 | 11:45 H

Thu12Jul2007

Fujimori Safe in Chile (For Now)

Former Peruvian President, Alberto Fujimori, is breathing a little easier today after yesterday a Chilean Supreme Court judge decided that he should not be extradited to Peru to face human rights and corruption charges. But he's not in the clear... Read more »

Thursday, July 12 2007 | 16:34 H

Wed27Jun2007

Fujimori will run for Japanese senate

Last week we told you that ex-President of Peru Alberto Fujimori was mulling over the idea of running for a Senate seat in Japan. Today it was announced that the embattled ex-leader will indeed run in that country, and many... Read more »

Wednesday, June 27 2007 | 20:14 H

Tue26Jun2007

Cameron Diaz's purse pisses off Peruvians

Cameron Diaz is saying sorry today for a cultural faux pas related to her choice of purses. Last week she was photographed at Machu Pichu sporting a Maoist-themed bag which stirred up all kinds of emotions:The voice of Princess Fiona... Read more »

Tuesday, June 26 2007 | 13:52 H

Mon25Jun2007

Latin American countries experiencing job growth

Latin American countries traditionally plagued by unemployment and weak economies are beginning to experience a notable level of job growth, according to Forbes.com's list of "The World's Hottest Job Markets", based on Manpower's quarterly Global Employment Outlook. The South American... Read more »

Monday, June 25 2007 | 14:45 H

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