Prominent Peruvian journalist and writer, Maynor Freyre Bustamante, passed away at the age of 84. Photo: ANDINA/Difusión

Peruvian journalist and writer Maynor Freyre Bustamante passed away at 84

Journalist and writer Maynor Freyre Bustamante, a member of the poetry group Movimiento Hora Zero, passed away this morning at the age of 84, the Lima College of Journalists, of which he was a member, announced today.

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Traditional artisans and artists achieve record sales at Ruraq Maki. Photo: Courtesy.

Peruvian artisans and traditional artists achieve record sales at Ruraq Maki fair

Peruvian artisans and traditional artists participating in the Ruraq Maki, Hecho a Mano (Handmade) fair achieved record sales, exceeding 3.3 million soles in direct income (equivalent to almost one million dollars), the Ministry of Culture reported today.

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Walter Martínez Laura, minister of Justice and Human Rights. Foto: ANDINA/Vidal Tarqui

Peru's Minister of Justice: “There is progress in the reorganization of the prison system”

The Minister of Justice and Human Rights, Walter Martínez, affirmed that the government's nationwide strategy to combat crime planned from the prisons is yielding results and emphasized that they will leave a clear path for the next administration.

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New public infrastructure is key fo Peru

New Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Law's regulations will boost $28 billion investment

The Regulations for the new Law No. 32441, which governs the promotion of private investment through Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) and Asset Projects, will boost, initially, 28 billion dollars in 88 projects during the 2026–2028 period, said the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF).

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The Infrastructure is key for the develpment of Peru. Photo: Courtesy.

The National Competitiveness and Productivity Plan of Peru is making steady progress

In its first year of implementation, the 2024–2030 National Competitiveness and Productivity Plan (PNCP) of Peru, achieved 123 of the 494 planned milestones, representing 24.9% progress, indicated the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF).

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Peru: President leads 'More Love, Less Noise' campaign launching event

The President of the Republic, Jose Jeri, led the launch of the "Econavidad: Mas amor, menos ruido" (EcoChristmas: More Love, Less Noise) campaign at the Government Palace in Lima.

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