Monthly Archive:: November 2010
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Lima’s First Woman Mayor
on: by Danny Ochoa
The Peruvian capital, Lima, finally has an elected mayor after nearly a month of recounts. Leftist Susana Villaran defeated her conservative opponent, Lourdes Flores, by less than one point to become the capital’s first elected female leader. It was always clear
Peruvians Demonstrate in Lima Protesting Yale
on: by Danny Ochoa
Thousands of Peruvian citizens marched down the streets yesterday, in Lima and Cusco, demanding Yale University to return no less than 40 thousand Inca artifacts held since the early 20th century, reported several news agencies. In Lima, president Alan Garcia, and
Machu Picchu Open in Jan and Feb 2011
on: by Danny Ochoa
The Ministry of Culture / Directorate of Culture Regional Cusco have recently announced that the historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu will be open as normal in January and February 2011. The ancient citadel of Machu Picchu was closed for several months
Bono, Sting and McCartney Asked to Sing in Machu Picchu
on: by Danny Ochoa
Bono, Sting and McCartney to Sing in Machu Picchu Ex Beatle Paul McCartney, U2 singer Bono, and Sting have been invited by Peruvian entrepreneurs to sing in Machu Picchu in July 2011. The world known rock stars would sing during the
Residents Income Increases Through New Tourism
on: by Danny Ochoa
Inhabitants of the Colca Valley in Arequipa involved in community rural tourism projects have increased their income by 30 percent, according to regional trade and tourism director Rocio Cervantes.