Peru in the News
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Peru: A Booming Economy Fueled by its Exports
In 2018, Peru’s economic activity grew 4% and is expected to continue growing on average at the same pace for the coming years. In comparison, Latin America’s growth is forecast at 1.3% in 2019 and 2.4% in 2020. As a result, thePeruvian economy grew from a GDP of US$...
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Looking for this summer’s 10 best cocktails in NYC? Your search is over… Pisco, the spirit of summer, to the rescue!
Summer is here and so is Pisco, the ideal spirit for the season. Actually, all seasons… but back to the matter at hand. Here is your guide to 10 innovative Pisco cocktails in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Pisco is incredibly versatile and can be enjoyed neat, on the rocks...
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Peruvian Fashion: A Must-See!
Designed by women for women supporting women. Sustainable. Chic and comfortable. Just a few ways to describe a group of Peruvian designers that have been expanding their presence in NYC and at retailers around the USA every season. The combination of the...
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Vogue Fall 2019 Coverage – Nicholas K
Nicholas and Christopher Kunz retreated to upstate New York, where they had recently completed work on an “upcycled shed,” powered by solar panels and built entirely from recycled wood and discarded glass. This architectural undertaking was both a labor of...
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Mara Hoffman RTW Fall 2019
" The designer employed sustainable fabrics and processes to deliver a pretty collection of effortless chic staples with a distinctive twist. " The soft Peruvian alpaca knits exuding coziness, the organic and recycled cotton separates, and the tailored...
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Ulla Johnson RTW Fall 2019
Ulla Johnson’s fall collection combined bold patterns, rich textures and flattering silhouettes in a lineup that exuded a romantic, adventurous and poetic sensibility. But its many diverse ideas were unified by an elegant, sophisticated attitude. ... The...
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Peruvian avocado season extended through September
A late start for Peruvian avocados this summer means shippers should be able to stretch supplies into October, said Xavier Equihua, CEO of the Washington, D.C.-based Peruvian Avocado Commission. Peruvian avocado promotions usually run from Memorial Day to...
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The XVIII Pan American Games hosted in Peru!
There’s a lot happening in Lima right now! In addition to celebrations for Fiestas Patrias, Peru’s Independence Day, the nation’s capital is hosting the XVIII Pan American Games. Between July 26th and August 11th nearly 7,000 athletes from 41...
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Five Places to Visit in Lima
The chef Virgilio Martínez reopened his world-famous Central restaurant in the Barranco district last June. Here, he dishes on his favorite spots. In the coastal city of Lima, street art is plastered on many of the weathered colonial buildings in the bohemian barrio...
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Isabela Moner Learned Indigenous Peruvian Language To Play ‘Dora The Explorer’
Isabela Moner is using her role in this summer's Dora The Explorer as an opportunity to connect more deeply to her Peruvian ancestry. The actress and musician, whose mother is Peruvian and father hails from Louisiana, is set to bring to life the popular...
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