LATEST NEWS
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08 December 2011
31 NGOs Sign Letter on Minas Conga Protests
Two networks of European NGOs, CIDSE and Plataforma Europa Perú (of which the PSG is a member), today sent an open letter to President Ollanta Humala in response to recent events in the Cajamarca region. The letter expresses concern over the breakdown of talks with locals protesting against the Minas Conga project and over the government's decision to declare a state of emergency in the area. It also requests that the project's Environmental Impact Assessment be re-examined.
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30 November 2011
PSG News Summary: November 2011
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Our summary of the major news stories from Peru in November is now available. This month's edition features the following articles:
Minas Conga Conflict Tests Humala; Investigation of Forced Sterilisations Reopened; Congress to Debate Chehade Suspension; Mining Protests Hit Andahuaylas; and Government Moves against Illegal Miners.
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31 October 2011
Peru News Summary: October 2011
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Our summary of the major news stories from Peru in October is now available. This month's edition features the following articles:
Vice President Chehade Investigated for Corruption; Humala Sacks 30 Police Chiefs; Plans for Hydroelectric Project Scrapped; Renewed Conflict Over Yanacocha Gold Mine; Women’s Minister Survives Calls for Resignation.
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Humala's Cabinet Reshuffle: A Shift to the Right?
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President Ollanta Humala announced a major cabinet reshuffle on December 11, following the departure of Salomon Lerner Ghitis as president of the Council of Ministers. Lerner has been replaced by Oscar Valdés Dancuart, a retired colonel, previously interior minister. The reshuffle, which saw several left-of-centre figures dropped from the cabinet, has been widely seen as ushering in a period of more authoritarian government.
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No. 148. October - November 2011
An Interview with Javier Diez Canseco
Last month the Peru Support Group invited Gana Perú deputy Javier Diez Canseco to the UK. In this interview for our bimonthly publication, the Peru Update, the Congressman describes changes in Peruvian politics since July and outlines plans for tackling corruption, social conflict and exclusion in the country.
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. IHS Global Insight
Economic Policy under Humala
In this article Diego Moya-Ocampos, Peru analyst at IHS Global Insight, reflects on changes and continuity in Peruvian economic policy since the inauguration of President Ollanta Humala. He also identifies a number of challenges for the Humala administration going forward, including the renegotiation of the Camisea gas contracts and the country's ongoing social conflicts.
Featured Notices
04 November 2011
AGM Minutes
Minutes from the Annual General Meeting of the Peru Support Group, held on Saturday 29th October 2011, are now available. Please click on the link below for more information.
07 September 2011
EGM Proposals Approved
Members voted unanimously in favour of constitutional changes to enable our registeration as a charitable association during an Extraordinary General Meeting on 6th September.
08 August 2011
PSG Releases Annual Report 2010-2011
The PSG is proud to release our annual report covering the period April 2010 to March 2011. Given the elevated levels of social conflict in the country throughout the year, our activities principally highlighted the need for a more sustainable development model in which disputes would be addressed more equitably and effectively.
07 February 2011
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