British journalist residing in Lima writing on Peruvian finance, politics and culture
Latest posts by Alex Pashley
Peru Plans to Catch Public Transport Gropers With Undercover Female Cops as ‘Bait’
It follows a successful pilot program in Colombia, where a team of women wearing "tight trousers, miniskirts and low-cut tops" has caught 129 men this year.
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.
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.
Jurassic Park Opening Sparks Fury In Peru Town Without Running Water
In a Peruvian dirt town without running water or a sewerage system, the construction of a dinosaur theme park is underway.
Peru's Congress Suspends Two Lawmakers In One Decisive Day
In a double whammy in Lima’s Congress, congressmen Gagó and Uribe were relieved of their duties until October after a parliamentary commission published separate reports into alleged malpractices.
