Peru’s Mibanco gets US$100 million IDB Invest and JICA loan

Credit: Shutterstock/Below the Sky White & Case LLP in Miami and Cuatrecasas in Lima have helped Peruvian microfinance group Mibanco obtain a US$100 million loan from IDB Invest and the Japanese International Corporation Agency (JICA) to help fund …

Why Peru's cloud forests are a must-see for nature lovers "

Notably, the cloud forest has rich biodiversity, which is one of the reasons behind its fame. It is home to several plant species, including orchids and ferns. Birdwatchers can catch a glimpse of colorful birds, including the Andean cock-of-the-rock. …

Peru: Country risk down to 169, below region's average

In the same period, the EMBIG Latin America spread decreased 11 bps from 477 to 466. The metric measures the ability of a country to meet its financial obligations and the implicit political risk and, based on that, receives an international credit rating. …

President Boluarte: Peru lays the foundations for a new economic model

President Dina Ercilia Boluarte Zegarra asserted that one of the government's legacies is laying the foundations for a new economic model that is bringing growth and higher rates of development and employment. She stated this during the report on the …

Bridging the Digital Divide in Rural Peru with Long-Distance WiFi

In the Santiago River Basin of Peru’s Amazonas region, an ambitious initiative is underway to bridge the digital divide and bring reliable internet connectivity to rural communities. The “Connectivity for the Santiago River Basin” project, led by a multi- …

5,000-year-old woman uncovered in Peru with hair and nails still intact

A recent archaeological discovery at the site of Áspero, an ancient coastal settlement belonging to the Caral civilisation on Peru’s coast, sheds new light on women’s importance in this historic society. The Caral civilisation, considered the oldest in the …

Ministry of Production projects Peru's industrial sector will grow 4.7% this year

Minister of Production, Sergio González, stated that the Peruvian industrial sector is expected to grow 4.7% this year, ANDINA/Prensa Presidencia The Minister of Production, Sergio González, stated today that the Peruvian industrial sector is expected …

Peru to host the Lima 2025 International Museum Fair with artistic shows

Peru will host the Lima 2025 International Museum Fair on May 17 and 18. The 23rd edition of the fair will take place on the Alameda 28 de Julio in Lima's Historic Center, starting at 9 a.m. and open to the general public. This is an initiative of the …

Philly woman confirmed by Pope Leo in Peru reflects on connection with him

As the world looks to the future under newly elected Pope Leo XIV, one woman in Philadelphia is reflecting on a personal moment she shares with him — one that changed her life nearly a decade ago. Fernanda Custodio, a Peruvian immigrant now living in …

Philadelphia woman confirmed by Pope Leo XIV in Peru says she prays for pontiff daily