Jail and trial await Peruvian Indians wounded in protests over economic development in AmazonCHICLAYO, Peru — Santiago Manuin is lucky to be alive. On June 5, the Awajun Indian leader was hit by at least four bullets when police broke up a protest by Indians over government plans for large-scale economic development of their ancestral lands in the Amazon. Shining Path rebels suspected in attack that kills 3 policemen, 2 women at remote post in PeruLIMA, Peru — Peruvian authorities say attackers believed to be Shining Path rebels killed three police officers and two women in an assault on a remote police post in a coca-growing region. AP IMPACT: From Andes to Argentina, Mexican drug cartels expand, operate in 47 countriesGUATEMALA CITY — Guatemalan drug boss Juan Jose “Juancho” Leon was summoned by Mexican traffickers for what he was told was business. Instead, dozens of attackers ambushed his entourage with grenades and assault rifles, killing Leon and 10 others in a brazen demonstration of power. Peru’s Fujimori convicted of embezzlement, sentenced to 7 1/2 years for $15 million payoffLIMA, Peru — Former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori was convicted of embezzlement and sentenced to 7 1/2 years in prison Monday after he admitted illegally paying his spy chief $15 million in government funds. At embezzlement trial, Peru’s Fujimori testifies that $15M payoff avoided coup by spy chiefLIMA, Peru — Former President Alberto Fujimori said Friday during his embezzlement trial that an illegal $15 million payoff he made went to stave off a military coup plotted by his powerful spy chief. Judge OKs Pa. man’s extradition to Peru to stand trial on charges he killed his wifeHARRISBURG, Pa. — A Pennsylvania man is being extradited to Peru to stand trial for the murder of a 21-year-old woman he married there. Peru’s ex-President Fujimori acknowledges paying spy chief to leaveLIMA, Peru — Former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori acknowledged Monday that he paid his spy chief $15 million in state money to quit as his government collapsed amid a corruption scandal. Archaeologists discover previously unknown Inca road in PeruLIMA - A team of archaeologists has discovered an Inca road in Peru, which was unknown until now and apparently held sacred, leading to the citadel of Machu Picchu. 5.3 magnitute quake hits southern Peru; no immediate reports of damage, injuryLIMA, Peru — An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.3 has struck southern Peru. The country’s seismic institute says there are no immediate reports of damage or injury. USGS reports magnitude 6.0 earthquake in southern PeruMEXICO CITY — The U.S. Geological Service is reporting that an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.0 has struck southern Peru. Popularity battered, Peruvian president shakes up his Cabinet for 2nd time in 9 monthsLIMA, Peru — President Alan Garcia shuffled his Cabinet on Saturday following months of protests, replacing seven of 16 ministers and naming a new chief — the third person to hold the post in nine months. Debate over state’s official name _ linked to slavery _ divides Rhode IslandersPROVIDENCE, R.I. — George Lima is offended by his state’s full official name, and he wants it shortened. Amnesty International says rural and Indian pregnant women in Peru get unequal health careLIMA, Peru — Peru’s government doesn’t provide adequate care for pregnant women in the impoverished highlands and jungle, a failure reflected in one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the hemisphere, a human rights group said Thursday. Police say bus crash kills 23 in head-on collision near Lake Titicaca in PeruLIMA, Peru — Two buses crashed head-on Thursday on a mountain road near Lake Titicaca in Peru, killing at least 23 people and injuring 50 more, police said. Success of Inca civilization a result of global warming that lasted for 400 yearsLIMA - In a new study, a team of scientists have determined that the success of the Inca was boosted by a period of global warming that lasted more than four centuries. Deadly clash with Indian protesters sends Peru leader’s approval rating down for 3rd monthLIMA, Peru — A poll in Peru says President Alan Garcia’s approval rating has fallen to its lowest level in 18 months, hurt by a June 5 clash between security forces and Amazonian Indian protesters that killed at least 33 people. Correction: Peru-BoliviaLIMA, Peru — In stories May 11 and May 12 about Peru granting asylum to two Bolivian officials, The Associated Press erroneously reported that genocide charges were not filed against former President Gonzalo Sanchez de Lozada and members of his cabinet until after Evo Morales became president in 2006. Bolivia’s congress ratified charges against Sanchez de Lozada and the cabinet members in 2004, and prosecutors added five former senior military officials as defendants after Morales’ inauguration. UN: Colombia coca crop down sharply; Peru and Bolivia crops increaseBOGOTA — Colombia’s coca crop shrank by nearly a fifth last year while cultivation of the bush that is the basis of cocaine rose for a third straight year in Peru and Bolivia, the world’s two other coca-producing nations, the United Nations said Friday. Amazon leader calls for end to protests after Peru’s Congress revokes decreesLIMA, Peru — A top Indian leader on Thursday called for an end to protests that left dozens dead in Peru’s Amazon after Congress revoked two decrees that indigenous groups said would spur oil and gas exploitation and other development on their ancestral lands. Peru Congress revokes 2 decrees that sparked deadly Amazon protestsLIMA, Peru — Peru’s Congress on Thursday revoked two key decrees that had sparked deadly protests by Amazon Indians opposed to development on their lands, a vote hailed as a victory for indigenous groups. Ancient tomb found in Machu Picchu archaeological parkLIMA - Archaeologists at the National Institute of Culture (INC) have found a pre-Inca tomb in the Salapunku archaeological site, located inside the Machu Picchu Archaeological Park in Cusco, southeastern Peru. Amazon protest leader leaves Peru for political asylum in NicaraguaMANAGUA, Nicaragua — Peruvian indigenous leader Alberto Pizango arrived Wednesday in Nicaragua, where he has been granted political asylum after facing charges in his homeland for his role in protests against Amazon development that turned bloody. Peru’s Cabinet chief says he will resign once Amazon Indian land protests easeLIMA, Peru — Peru’s Cabinet chief Yehude Simon said Tuesday that he plans to step down after settling a dispute with Amazon Indians that turned bloody earlier this month. Peru’s government offers concession to Indian protesters over bloody Amazon land disputeLIMA, Peru — In a conciliatory move, Peru’s government promised Amazon Indians on Monday to ask Congress to revoke decrees that native groups say would make it easier to exploit their lands for oil, gas and other development. Police fire tear gas to keep protesters from Peru’s Congress during nationwide marchesLIMA, Peru — Riot police have fired tear gas to keep protesters away from Peru’s Congress as thousands march in favor of Amazon Indians who want it to overturn laws they say threaten their lands. Peru’s Congress suspends decrees that prompted Indian protestsLIMA, Peru — Peru’s Congress indefinitely suspended on Wednesday two key legislative decrees that spurred the Amazon Indian protests that erupted in bloodshed during a government crackdown last week. Peru’s Amazon Indians regroup after government crackdown, no conciliation in sightTARAPOTO, Peru — The Aguaruna Indians have a well-earned reputation as warriors. In pre-Columbian times they successfully resisted Inca subjugation. And during Peru’s 1995 border war with Ecuador, they served as guides for the army. Leader of protests in Peru’s Amazon takes refuge in Nicaraguan embassyLIMA, Peru — A Peruvian Indian leader charged with sedition for heading protests against Amazon development has sought refuge in Nicaragua’s Embassy and is seeking asylum, the government said Monday. Officers buried after bloody clashes in Peru as Indians seize airport, continue blockadeBAGUA, Peru — President Alan Garcia accused Amazon Indians of “barbarity” Sunday in the killing of 22 members of a paramilitary police force sent to break up anti-development protests. Peru declares curfew, 9 more police killed by Amazon Indians protesting gas, oil explorationBAGUA, Peru — President Alan Garcia labored Saturday to contain Peru’s worst political violence in years, as nine more police officers were killed in a bloody standoff with Amazon Indians fighting his efforts to exploit oil, gas and other resources on their native lands. |
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