· September, 2007

Stories about Peru from September, 2007

Peru: Dangerous Construction

The Peruvian government has relaxed norms for the construction of buildings arguing that the deregulation will speed up construction and reduce bureaucracy. However, Desde el Tercer Piso [ES] counters that...

26 September 2007

Peru: Sculpture For Victims Defaced

A memorial called the “Crying Eye” remembers the approximately 70,000 people that died due to armed conflict in Peru. Hypathia's Daughter posts pictures of this sculpture in Lima, which was...

25 September 2007

Peru: Fujimori's Arrival

Juan Arellano of Globalizado [ES] continues his coverage of the Fujimori extradition with his recent entry regarding the arrival of the ex-President to Peruvian soil.

24 September 2007

Peru: Fujimori Extradited to Face Charges

After a lengthy process, the Chilean judicial system ruled that former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori would be extradited to face charges of corruption and human rights abuses. When news of the court's decision reached Peru, bloggers would react almost instantaneously with jubiliation and with a firmer confidence in the justice system. However, questions still exist about what this means for the political landscape in Peru, especially for the party of current President Alan Garcia and whether this was part of Fujimori's plan the entire time.

23 September 2007

Peru: The Rising Boom of Peruvian Cuisine

There has been a national and international boom in regards to Peruvian gastronomy. Over the past years, talking about Peruvian food has been something very common. Radio and television programs, newspapers, books, cooking schools and of course, blogs have all taken part in the discussion. Peruvian bloggers are taking pride in being in the spotlight, while others seek to explain what else could be done to take advantage of this attention.

11 September 2007

Peru: OLPC in Arahuay

One Laptop Per Child News takes a look at the detailed account of the OLPC pilot project in Arahuay. Carla Gomez Monroy documents the entire process and adds her thoughts...

7 September 2007

Peru: Horse Patrols for Lima

The Peruvian National Police has decided to purchase 200 horses to help patrol the city. Pospost [ES] notes a study that demonstrates that the horse patrols has help reduce crime...

7 September 2007

Peru: Facebook and Social Networking

Slowly, but surely, Facebook has begun to grow in popularity in comparision to other sites usually used by Peruvians. However, some Peruvian bloggers relate their experiences with this social networking site and one even offers his thoughts on some conspiracy theories regarding this popular website.

5 September 2007

Peru: Pisco To Receive OLPC Laptops

Desde El Tercer Piso [ES] is pleased with the announcement that the One Laptop Per Child project in Peru will be distributed as a priority to the rebuilt city of...

3 September 2007

Peru: Pisco Wins Awards

Peru Food sings the praises of the national drink of Pisco, in which certain brands were recently awarded medals in European competitions.

3 September 2007