Mining and tourism paralyzed. Both are key activities for the economy of Cusco and the country. Protests paralyzed them with the danger of thousands staying on the streets. Blockades at strategic points in the Southern Mining Corridor paralyzed the activities of the companies Antapaccay in Espinar, Hudbay in Chumbivilcas and Las Bambas in the Apurímac […]
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Microentrepreneurs in Cusco in crisis due to lack of income
Crisis. Businesses are about to go bankrupt because no tourists. Entrepreneurs say that for days they have no income. They ask for a truce for the arrival of visitors in February. Hotels, restaurants and artisans of Cusco register low sales and, in some cases, these are nil. All as a result of the political and […]
Food costs rise and gas continues to be lacking in the south
Consequences. Roadblocks for days are already affecting the population of regions. In Arequipa, there is a lack of products from the north and vehicular LPG. In Cusco, products become more expensive and there is no gas. The continuous protests that take place throughout the country and in the southern regions are causing food and gas […]
Cusco: what is the price of food in the markets during the protests?
In the face of the continuous protests and blockades, find out the price and demand for food in the supply centers rosaspata and ccascaparo, in progress. Also, read some recommendations from merchants to buy. With information from Luis Álvarez and Alexander Flores/URPI-LR The price of food in the markets of Cusco is varied. Find out […]
Prices of most food and fuel remain in Lima despite protests
Green peas is the only food that has registered a considerable increase and reaches S/14 per kilogram in retail markets. Fuels have not changed. The prices of most food and fuel remain stable in the capital despite roadblocks in various regions of the countryas well as the massive concentration of protesters against the Government and […]
Produces: Mypes lose S/116 million daily due to demonstrations
The Vice Minister of Mype and Industry specified that there are around 570,000 micro and small companies affected by the political and social situation. Around S/116 million per day total the losses recorded by micro and small businesses (mypes) in the country due to the acts of violence that are generated during the demonstrations, affirmed […]
50% of users in the south have stopped paying their debts
Mypes hit. Financial establishments are closed in Puno for security, but virtual attention is offered. 50% of users in the south of the country have stopped paying their debts to the financial system due to the demonstrations that are forcing many businesses to remain closed, according to the Peruvian Federation of Municipal Savings and Credit […]
MEF: S/2,150 million lost since the start of the protests
Balance. Minister Alex Contreras guarantees that the economy will still grow by up to 3.9% this year and that companies do not plan to leave our market despite the conflict. After almost two months of protests, Peru has lost S/2,150 million, according to the head of the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF), Alex Contreras. […]
Poultry producers are going through one of their worst crises due to constant blockades
Through a statement, poultry, chicken and egg producers in Arequipa explained that they do not have inputs to feed animals. The highway to Bolivia, the main supplier, remains blocked. The shortage of chicken meat could become more critical. Recently, poultry, chicken and egg producers in Arequipa they reported that they do not have inputs to […]
Pope Francis calls for an end to violence in Peru: “I encourage you to take the path of dialogue and respect”
“I join the Peruvian bishops in saying: No to violence, wherever it comes from, no more deaths”requested Pope Francis after the Sunday Angelus prayer from the window of the Apostolic Palace. Protests have rocked Peru since December to demand the resignation of President Dina Boluarte and have already left 62 dead. Pope Francis, before the […]