Top News from Peru: February 28-March 4, 2011

Arequipa: 3 Million People Have no Access to Transportation Angel Linares Portilla, the District Mayor of Characato, met with the transport contractor, Ricardo Lira. During the meeting, the Mayor told Lira that 14 towns did not have access to transportation, which leaves approximately 3,000 people having to walk long distances in order to get to transport. … Continue reading →

Top News from Peru: February 7-11, 2011

Peruvian Company Explores Possibility of 750 Megawatt Wind Power Center Salka Perú received permission to evaluate the wind power generation potential and feasibilty in Lagunas, Pueblo Nuevo, and Pacasmayo, which are along the northern coast of Perú. They have two years to study the feasibility and economic potential of the project, which could generate as much as 750 … Continue reading →

Top News from Peru: January 24-28, 2011

Highest Reading Comprehension Level Expected to be met by 30% of Students Thirty percent of students are expected to be able to read at the highest level by the end of this year, an increase from 23.3% last year. The highest level of reading means the students can fully comprehend the material after one reading. … Continue reading →