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IGP: Magnitude-5.1 earthquake rattles Peru's capital

Magnitude 5.1 earthquake rocks Lima, Peru, on Tuesday.
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Lima, Jun. 18 (ANDINA). A strong earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale shook Peru's central coast near the capital Lima on Tuesday afternoon, causing panic and sending people into the streets.

 
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Peru to host 2nd Pacific Alliance business roundtable in 2014

Lima, Jun. 18 (ANDINA). Peru will host next year the second edition of Pacific Alliance’s Macro Business Roundtable, bringing together entrepreneurs from the four member countries of the trading bloc.

Peru announces US$71mn for public investment projects

Lima, Jun. 18 (ANDINA). The Peruvian government is teaming up with authorities in rural areas to co-finance public investment projects totaling 193.6 million soles (US$ 71 million).

Canadian firefighters donate equipment to Peru

Lima, Jun. 18 (ANDINA). Firefighters in British Columbia, Canada, have banded together to donate equipment to members of Peru's National Firefighting Service.

Peru's GDP to rose 6.5% in Q2, says Scotiabank

Lima, Jun. 18 (ANDINA). Peruvian economy will record an expansion of 6.5 percent in the second quarter of 2013 driven mainly by the sustained expansion of private consumption, Scotiabank said Monday.
Peru's seafood exports down in Jan-Apr period

Lima, Jun. 18 (ANDINA). Peruvian fish exports in April generated US$ 98.1 million in revenue, representing a 40 percent decrease compared to the same month in 2012, when its value was US$ 163.3 million.
Over 500 travel agencies offer culinary tours in Peru

Lima, Jun. 18 (ANDINA). Peru is being promoted as a top food destination by more than 500 travel agencies in the Americas, Asia and Europe, according to the Peruvian Association of Travel and Tourism Agencies (Apavit).
USA take gold at Pan Am Cup, Peru finish eight

Lima, Jun. 18 (ANDINA). The Peruvian women’s volleyball team finished eighth at the Pan American Cup after losing to Canada 3-0 in Lima on Sunday.
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