Stories about Peru from July, 2014
30 July 2014
Oil Spill in the Peruvian Amazon First Poisons Children, Then Employs Them
Once again the indigenous Kukama community watches as its lands are polluted by an oil spill; in this case, state oil company Petroperú is responsible.
10 July 2014
Why Taxi Drivers in Lima Are Seeing Red Over the City's New Black-and-Yellow Rules
Lima's taxi drivers are peeved: the local authority says they must mark their cars to distinguish them from illegal cabs at a cost of US$70-535. Drivers think it's a bluff.
9 July 2014
Peruvian Singer Pisko's Viral Hit Gets People Talking Patriotism
A rock number to celebrate Peru's best features becomes a viral sensation, stirring debate about national identity.
