An asteroid has been officially named Jakelin Romero, in honor of a Peruvian software programmer who currently works at the European Space Agency (ESA).

European Space Agency (ESA) call an asteroid with a female Peruvian programmer name

In a gesture that unites professional excellence with scientific recognition, an asteroid has been officially named as “Jakelin Romero”, in honor of a Peruvian software programmer who currently works at the European Space Agency (ESA).

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Minister of Energy and Mines, Luis Bravo. Photo: Minem/Difusión.

Petroperu reorganization is not privatization: no price hikes or shortages

The Minister of Energy and Mines, Luis Bravo, assured today that the reorganization strategy of the state oil company Petroperu will not generate fuel shortages.

Business
Alianza Lima player Paolo Guerrero celebrates his goal scored against Binacional on matchday 18 of the 2025 Apertura Tournament at the Alejandro Villanueva Stadium in La Victoria. Foto: ANDINA/Braian Reyna

Paolo Guerrero turns 42 and Alianza Lima renews his contract through 2026

Forward Paolo Guerrero, who turned 42 yesterday, renewed his contract for another year with Alianza Lima, the peruvian soccer club announced on its social media.

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Investment of small businesses are very important for the Peruvian economy. ANDINA/Difusión

Peru seeks to create conditions to streamline investments by large and small businesses

The Minister of Economy and Finance, Denisse Miralles, stated today that the Peruvian government is seeking to create conditions to expedite investments by large companies, as well as small businesses.

Business
Fachada Petroperú

Peru promotes state oil company Petroperu reorganization with efficient management

The President of the Council of Ministers, Ernesto Alvarez, explained that the Emergency Decree establishing extraordinary measures for the asset and operational reorganization of state oil company Petroperu, does not imply its privatization or liquidation, but rather an intermediate and responsible solution to the insolvency situation.

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Train service to Machu Picchu. ANDINA/Difusion

Peru: Trains to Machu Picchu are operating normally on all routes and schedules

Rail service between Ollantaytambo and Machu Picchu has been fully restored, allowing domestic and international passengers to continue their journey safely and without interruption, the Ministry of Tourism and Foreing Trade (Mincetur), reported.

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