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Date Posted: 20:30:18 01/29/04 Thu
Author: Emma-1
Subject: Peru
In reply to: Mr. Moore 's message, "Current Events" on 10:01:20 01/28/04 Wed

1. Peru's First Female Prime Minister Sworn In-June 29, 2003
Peru's President Alejandro Toledo swore in the country's first female prime minister yesterday. Beatriz Merino, 54, faces challenging times, as Peru finds itself in political and economic turmoil.Merino enters the office after the former prime minister and his cabinet resigned en masse on June 25. The tax lawyer and former congressperson will head a relatively new Cabinet chosen by Toledo, ( the president.)

2. Peru Gets a New Prime Minister-Dec. 15, 2003
Peru's president has named Carlos Ferrero as his new prime minister, a week after Ferrero's predecessor was fired. Ferrero, 62, was congressional speaker from December 2000 until July. Analysts said he is an experienced peacemaker who could build bridges with opposition parties.

3. Riots Hit Southern Peru- June 17th 2002
The Peruvian government sent troops into the southern city of Arequipa in an attempt to curb the serious riots that have disturbed the region since June 14. The disturbances began in the south of Peru after the government confirmed that it had privatized regional electricity providers Egesur and Egasa. Protesters immediately took to the streets to protest the decision, which they argue will lead to job losses at the companies and higher consumer prices. Hundreds of people have been injured in violent clashes in Arequipa and nearby Tacna, although only one death has been confirmed to date. Edgar Pinto Quintanilla, 29, died of wounds sustained when a police tear gas canister hit him on the head.


headlines-
Major Earthquake Strikes Peru-June 24, 2001
Nearly 80 Bodies Found in Mass Graves-May 5, 2001
Row erupts over Peru's tourist treasure- December 27, 2003

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