In Peru, ‘Teddy bear’ cop nabs drug dealers

Agence France Presse 02/17/2024

LIMA, Peru — Happy Valentine’s Day, you’re under arrest! Two women in Peru accused of drug trafficking got more than they bargained for on Wednesday when a romantic gesture turned out to be a police raid leading to their…

Woman in Peru accused of cutting off  partner’s penis

02/14/2024

Lima, Peru —Peruvian authorities said Tuesday they were investigating a woman accused of cutting off her partner’s penis with a kitchen knife as he slept. “We are awaiting the results of the investigation to determine the motive and circumstances of…

Peru allows abortion of 11-year-old rape victim after UN pressure

Reuters 08/18/2023

LIMA — An 11-year-old rape victim was allowed an abortion in Peru over the weekend after being initially refused the procedure, in a case that rights groups say highlights the lack of support for minors who suffer…

Peru archaeologists explore 3,000-year-old ‘condor’s passageway’ in temple site

Reuters 07/13/2023

  ANCASH, Peru — Archaeologists working in Peru have uncovered a 3,000-year-old sealed corridor dubbed “the condor’s passageway” that likely leads to other chambers inside what was once a massive temple complex pertaining to the ancient Chavin…

Kalag-Kalag: Beyond candle lighting and Mass offering

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 10/29/2022

  CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Bisaya phrase “Kalag-Kalag,” which refers to the dates of October 31, November 1, and November 2 when the country observes All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, should not simply imply…

Ultimate ‘travel’ experience to stunning heritage sites while at home

Rhobie Alburo Ruaya 04/18/2020

Can’t wait to travel and see the world? As we stay indoors and wait for another grand adventure, we think about our plans that have been canceled or rescheduled. Our #TravelGoals will have to be set aside…

In Peru, hundreds of nativity scenes in a living room

AP 12/24/2019

LIMA, Peru  – Hundreds of Christmases crowd the home of Miriam Valencia in the Peruvian capital of Lima. Some of the 333 nativity displays show a very South American Savior — his cradle watched over by llamas…

Former Peru president, wife held over alleged corruption

AFP 07/15/2017

Lima, Peru — Former Peruvian president Ollanta Humala and his wife Nadine Heredia have spent their first night in jail over charges of accepting illegal campaign donations from Brazilian construction giant Odebrecht. The couple surrendered to Judge…

Duterte to Apec leaders: ‘PH open for business’

11/18/2016

President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday said he would encourage more investors to do business in the Philippines in his attendance at the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit in Lima, Peru. “My message to Apec will be…

KathNiel’s ‘Pangako Sa’Yo’ series premieres on Peru TV

10/06/2016

THE 2015 remake of the ’90s hit series “Pangako Sa’Yo” has reached another milestone. “La Promesa,” the Spanish-dubbed series of “Pangako Sa ’Yo” is currently making waves in Latin America as it premiered its first episode in…

Business, government gear up for APEC meet

Melissa Q. Cabahug 07/16/2015

Business groups, regional agencies, and the cities of Mandaue, Cebu and Lapu-Lapu, under the lead of the Cebu provincial government, have stepped up preparations for the hosting of APEC meetings from August 22 to October 14 here.…

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