Tag: Peru
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2018 FIFA World Cup | Peru coach Ricardo Gareca vows to overcome mighty France
Returning to the World Cup after 36 years, Peru lost the opener 0-1 to Denmark last week
June 21, 2018 -
2018 FIFA World Cup | Yusuf Poulsen helps Denmark beat Peru 1-0
This was Denmark's first world cup win in 40 years and it did not come easily.
June 17, 2018 -
Peru and India are complementary
The strength of the Peruvian economy has boosted the region’s overall economic confidence. It is further emboldened with the election last year of Pedro Pablo Kuczynski, the new president of Peru, who is known for his pro-business bent. Defining the growing economic relations between India and Peru, Luis M Cabello, Economic and Commercial Counselor of …
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June 10, 2018 -
Captain Guerrero will inspire Peru at World Cup: Trezeguet
Striker Paolo Guerrero will give the Peruvian football team a “shot of motivation” at the World Cup in Russia, French great David Trezeguet said. “It’s important that he be at the World Cup because he’s a great protagonist and a great player. As fans, we like to watch the great players and Paolo is on …
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June 4, 2018 -
Peru focused on gaining respect at World Cup
Peru’s national football team midfielder Andre Carrillo said his side is focused on maintaining their good form in next week’s friendly matches in order to “gain international respect” at the World Cup in Russia. Next month’s tournament will be Peru’s first World Cup appearance since 1982, reports Efe. “We have played good games, but it …
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May 26, 2018 -
Three-nation Latin America visit bridges ‘high level contact deficit’: Vice President Naidu
M Venkaiah Naidu said “High level visits by Indian leaders to identified countries and regions of the world are affirmative statements of intent to enhance cooperation for mutual benefit".
May 14, 2018 -
A gastronomical evening with Peruvian cuisine
To introduce India to the diversity of Peruvian cuisine, the Embassy of Peru recently hosted a gastronomical evening, unveiling four new Peruvian cookbooks
May 13, 2018 -
Peru football captain Guerrero returns from doping ban
Peru football team captain Paolo Guerrero returned from a six-month doping ban on Sunday as Flamengo defeated Internacional 2-0 in Brazil’s Serie A championship. Guerrero was introduced as a second-half substitute and received a raucous applause from most of the 60,000 fans at the Maracana Stadium, reports Xinhua news agency. “I feel like I deserve …
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May 7, 2018 -
Donald Trump cancels trip to Summit of Americas in Peru
US President Donald Trump will not attend the Summit of the Americas in Peru this week, the White House said on Tuesday, citing a need to remain in the country to monitor the US response to a suspected chemical attack in Syria. White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Vice President Pence will travel …
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April 10, 2018 -
Peru bus accident: 44 dead as bus plunges into river
At least 44 people were killed and 24 others injured when a bus skidded off the road and plunged into a river in Peru’s Arequipa region, authorities said. Seven of the injured are in serious condition, including three children, reports Efe news agency. The accident occurred on Wednesday on the Pan-American Highway. The authorities were …
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February 22, 2018 -
Ex-Peruvian President ordered to stand trial again
Former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori has been ordered to stand trial for the 1992 killings of six farmers, the media reported on Tuesday. The order on Monday night comes just over a month after he was released from prison, where he was serving 25 years for human rights abuses and corruption, reports the BBC. The …
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February 20, 2018 -
Pope Francis in Peru on three-day visit
Pope Francis is in Peru on a three-day official and apostolic visit. He arrived here on Thursday and his tour would take him to the Amazon city of Puerto Maldonado, as well as Trujillo, Efe news reported. The pontif was in Chile earlier, on the first leg of his six-nation Latin American trip. The pope …
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January 19, 2018 -
Dakar Rally expected to attract over 1.5 mn spectators in Peru
The Dakar Rally is scheduled to begin on January 6 from Lima
January 5, 2018 -
Peru defender Rodriguez joins Colombian club
Hernandes, capped once for Colombia, endured a frustrating 2017 in Brazil, managing just one goal in 27 matches for Santos.
January 3, 2018 -
48 dead in Peruvian bus crash
The death toll from a bus that fell off from a steep cliff near Peru’s ocean-side capital Lima on Tuesday has reached 48, local media reported. “So far, the accident has left 48 people dead and seven injured, the Health Ministry confirmed,” Xinhua cited national news agency Andina as saying. The bus was carrying some …
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January 3, 2018 -
Thousands protest in Peru against ex-President’s pardon
Thousands of people took to the streets across Peru to protest against the pardon granted to former President Alberto Fujimori, which exempts him from completing a 25-year prison sentence for human rights violations. In Lima, some 6,000 people demonstrated peacefully on Monday. It ended with at least one arrest and the police dispersed the demonstration …
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December 26, 2017 -
Focus: Destination Peru
In an effort to highlight places of interest in countries across the world, their varied culture, economy and history, The Statesman brings to you a Weekly Focus on countries with which India shares diplomatic ties and friendship. This week’s focus is on Peru. Know all about the country. Capital: Lima, Currency: Sol, Ethnic groups: Amerindian 45%, Mestizo …
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December 10, 2017