Peruvian police says gang killed people for their fat, allegedly for use in cosmetics
Peruvian police: Gang killed people for their fat Correction: Indians Arise-Identity story
Correction: Indians Arise-Identity story HUAMPAMI, Peru — In a Nov. 9 story about native tongues at risk in Latin America, The Associated Press incorrectly reported the total number of indigenous languages spoken in the region. There are 420 languages, not 557, which is the number of distinct ethnic communities in the region, according to the “Socio-Linguistic Atlas of Latin America’s Indigenous Peoples” being published by UNICEF this month. Ohio trooper honored by MADD for making most DUI arrests in 1997 charged with drunken driving
Ohio trooper of year charged with drunken driving Archaeologists find mummy of young priestess from 300-450 AD in PeruLIMA - An archaeological excavation has uncovered the mummy of a young priestess, a member of the elite, with several precious items dating from the period of 300-450 AD in Cahuachi, Peru. LatAm Indians struggle to keep identity, native tongues alive
Fighting the odds to keep Indian tongues alive Toronto awarded 2015 Pan American Games, beating out Bogota and Lima
Toronto awarded 2015 Pan American Games GUADALAJARA, Mexico — The 2015 Pan American Games are going to Toronto. Shining Path rebels attack Peru army outpost in coca-producing highlands, killing 1 soldier
Peru rebels attack army outpost, killing 1 soldier Depeche Mode rep denies lead singer shouted ‘Thank you very much Chile!’ at Peru concertLOS ANGELES — A Depeche Mode representative is disputing reports that the British pop band’s lead singer inadvertently sent a shout-out to the wrong country at a concert in Peru. Plan to shift businesses away from coal, fossil fuel stirs Rust Belt debate on energy, jobsSUGARCREEK, Ohio — Nestled in Ohio’s Amish country, Bill Belden’s 124-year-old family owned brick company has thrived on the region’s rich red clay and shale, and cheap energy from abundant coal. Climate plan to shift businesses away from coal, fossil stirs Rust Belt debate on energy, jobsSUGARCREEK, Ohio — Nestled in Ohio’s Amish country, Bill Belden’s 124-year-old family owned brick company has thrived on the region’s rich red clay and shale, and cheap energy from abundant coal. Machu Picchu ruins, Barcelona church, Conn. parkway’s bridges on list of endangered sitesNEW YORK — Peru’s Machu Picchu ancient ruins, Antoni Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia church in Barcelona and a New Orleans elementary school are among the cultural heritage sites threatened by neglect or overdevelopment, a preservationist group said Tuesday. YRC Worldwide unit inks agreement with Minera Chinalco Peru involving copper productionOVERLAND Park, Kan. — A unit of trucking company YRC Worldwide Inc. has reached a new three-year service agreement with Minera Chinalco Peru S.A., the company said Thursday. Ecuadorean gov’t, Indians trade blame for deadly clash in protest over jungle developmentQUITO, Ecuador — The government and Amazon Indians traded blame Thursday for a battle in Ecuador’s southeastern jungle that authorities said killed at least one Indian and wounded 40 police and nine Indians. Ecuador president says 1 Indian killed, 40 police wounded in protest over water, mining lawsQUITO, Ecuador — Police on Wednesday battled Amazon Indians protesting laws they believe would encourage oil drilling and mining on their lands, leaving one Indian dead and 40 police and nine Indians wounded, officials said. Indians said two civilians were killed. 29 police, 9 Indians wounded in clash during protest over Ecuador water, oil and mining lawsLIMA, Peru — Police clashed with Amazon Indians protesting proposed water, oil and mining laws Wednesday, leaving at least 29 police officers and nine Indians wounded, Ecuadorean officials said. Indians said two civilians were killed. Peruvian ex-President Fujimori sentenced for bribes, wiretaps to 6 years, fined $9 millionLIMA, Peru — A court imposed a six-year prison sentence Wednesday on disgraced ex-President Alberto Fujimori, who already faced the prospect of spending the rest of his life in a cell after three previous convictions. He also was fined $9 million for authorizing wiretaps and bribes. Peru: Ex-President Fujimori gets 6 more years for wiretaps, bribing lawmakers, journalistsLIMA, Peru — A court has sentenced Alberto Fujimori to six years in prison after the jailed former president pleaded guilty to authorizing wiretaps and bribes to politicians, journalists and businessmen. Peru ex-president pleads guilty in trial for alleged illegal wiretaps, bribesLIMA, Peru — Former President Alberto Fujimori, who already faces the prospect of spending the rest of his life in prison, pleaded guilty on Monday to authorizing illegal wiretaps and bribes of politicians, journalists and businessmen. Peru’s jailed ex-president pleads guilty to illegal wiretaps, bribes to congressmen, mediaLIMA, Peru — Former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori has pleaded guilty to authorizing wiretaps and bribes to journalists, politicians and businessmen. Peru’s jailed ex-president on trial for alleged illegal wiretaps, bribes to congressmen, mediaLIMA, Peru — Former President Alberto Fujimori, who already faces the prospect of spending the rest of his life in prison, went on trial again Monday, charged with authorizing wiretaps and bribes of politicians, journalists and businessmen. Chilean air force invites Peru to witness military air maneuvers that has caused frictionSANTIAGO, Chile — The Chilean air force said Tuesday it has invited its Peruvian counterpart to send observers to military maneuvers that Peru has interpreted as threatening and wants canceled. Peru grants troubled US-owned smelter second extension to complete environmental cleanupLIMA, Peru — Peru’s congress has granted the financially troubled U.S.-owned Doe Run Peru smelter a two-and-a-half year extension to reduce toxic emissions, allowing the company to miss a second deadline to clean up the Andean town of La Oroya. Ex-president of Peru, Bolivia decry actions against media in VenezuelaCARACAS, Venezuela — Former presidents from Peru and Bolivia joined newspaper editors from across the Americas on Friday in condemning what they call a series of attempts by Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, and some of his allies, to clamp down on the news media. Venezuelan opposition figure seeks asylum in Peru to evade charges of inciting violenceLIMA, Peru — A Venezuelan opposition figure sought political asylum in Peru on Thursday to evade charges that he incited violence in an August protest against a controversial education law, his lawyer said. Justice Minister: Peru to ask for charges against jailed Shining Path founder’s lawyerLIMA, Peru — Peru’s justice minister says the government will ask a public prosecutor to file “apology for terrorism” charges against the lawyer for imprisoned Shining Path rebel leader Abimael Guzman. Peru’s jailed Shining Path founder publishes book on life, defense strategy in terrorism trialLIMA, Peru — The jailed founder of Peru’s fanatical Shining Path insurgency is publishing a book that includes manuscripts about his defense strategy during his terrorism retrial, correspondence with his longtime lover and details of his childhood, his lawyer said Friday. Pre Inca citadel found in Zana River’s upper basin in PeruLIMA - Peruvian archaeologist Walter Alva has confirmed that a pre-Inca citadel has been found in Zana river’s upper basin, between the departments of Lambayeque and Cajamarca in Peru. US transfers $750,000 to Peru after investigation into former Peruvian general’s accountsMIAMI — The U.S. has returned more than $750,000 to Peru in funds confiscated from the accounts of an ex-Peruvian general convicted of embezzlement and other crimes. Is Stonehenge overrated? Book offers options to well-trod destinationsNEW YORK — Is Stonehenge overrated? Too many people at Machu Picchu? And what about the crowds at the Grand Canyon? Rebels shoot down air force helicopter, killing 3 service members in Peru drug war flare-upLIMA, Peru — Drug-funded Shining Path rebels shot down an air force helicopter in Peru’s coca-growing highlands, killing three troops and wounding five, Peru’s joint command said Thursday. |
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