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Peru remains fastest growing economy in South America

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Lima, May 25 (ANDINA). Peru maintained the highest growth rate in South America in the first quarter of 2013, expanding by 4.8% compared with the same period last year, the Lima Chamber of Commerce (CCL) has said.

 
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Cusco to attract 300,000 tourists in June

Lima, May 25 (ANDINA). Cusco's Regional Directorate of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Dircetur) is anticipating the arrival of 300,000 Peruvian and foreign tourists in June 2013, attracted by the month's traditional festivals and tourist attractions in this region.



Peru: United States, main export market for quinoa

Lima, May 24 (ANDINA). Peru's Minister of Agriculture, Milton von Hesse, announced Friday that the United States has become the main export destination for Peruvian quinoa.



Minister of agriculture to promote Peruvian exports in China, Japan, Korea

Lima, May 24 (ANDINA). Peru's Minister of Agriculture, Milton von Hesse, will travel to China, Japan and Korea to promote the entry of Peruvian products into these Asian markets.



Peru's main stock indexes end lower

Lima, May 24 (ANDINA). Peru's main stock market indexes ended lower Friday, as shares in several sectors declined, including numerous mining companies.


The Feast of the Goat voted best Spanish novel of 21st century

Lima, May 24 (ANDINA). Peruvian writer Mario Vargas Llosa’s La fiesta del chivo (The Feast of the Goat) is the best Spanish novel so far in the 21st century, according to a survey by Spanish newspaper ABC.


Pacific Alliance countries discuss key role of MSEs

Lima, May 24 (ANDINA). The Pacific Alliance is aware of the importance of promoting micro and small-sized enterprises (MSEs) in its four member countries, Peruvian President Ollanta Humala said on Thursday.


Peru pushes birdwatching tourism with Birding Rally Challenge

Lima, May 24 (ANDINA). The Birding Rally Challenge, an international bird watching competition, will take place from June 11-18 in Peru with the participation of bird-watching teams from all over the world.


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