The government of Peru is going ahead with the expansion of a controversial gas project in an Amazonian reserve for indigenous people.
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Peru: Illegal gold fuels greenhouse gas emissions
The next UN climate change summit will be in Peru, one of nearly 200 countries which has committed to cutting its carbon emissions. See how the illicit trade in gold is driving Amazon deforestation and climate change.
How many Peruvians are African Peruvians?
Peru’s first ever survey of its African-descended population hopes to get the statistics needed to improve their opportunities.
Women Powering Peru’s Robust Economy
Peru is ranked as one of the best business environments for micro-lending and most of the clients are women.
Peru: the right to be consulted
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?
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.
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.
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?
Junking combis: Lima’s road to better transport
Every day the streets of the Peruvian capital of Lima get more choked with traffic. Millions of people rely on an informal network of privately-operated buses for transportation. But ‘combis’ and ‘cousters’ are being phased out to make way for more modern transportation.