The United Nations says Peru will be Latin America’s second-fastest growing economy this year. Will consulting Peru’s indigenous people help them gain from that growth?
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Peru Wins Territorial Dispute with Chile
In judging a maritime dispute between Peru and Chile, the International Court of Justice has ruled in Peru’s favour. But there’s sticking points.
New trial for Shining Path leader
Abimael Guzman, the former leader of the Maoist rebel group, the Shining Path which terrorised Peru in the 1980s and 90s appears in court for the first time in almost a decade.
Peru’s maids fight for their rights
In Peru half a million woman make a living as domestic workers and most of them lack basic labour rights.
Bad education in Peru
Big questions are being asked about how Peru is educating its children. It came last in the international PISA tests in every category. No improvement in nearly 15 years of solid growth.
Chile’s student movement
When Michelle Bachelet begins her second presidential term in Chile after a landslide win there’s one group of people she’ll need to keep on side. The students.
Changes in Chile
After a landslide election win how will Michelle Bachelet fulfil voters’ high expectations?
Chile 2014: What next for business?
Chile: The past and the future
Corruption in Peru:
Peruvian politics has been plagued by corruption, with the two likely candidates for president each being investigated for graft has it reached a new low?