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Joran van der Sloot wants verdict to be declared invalid - Lima

File image: Joran van der Sloot's lawyer confirmed to Dutch news agency Novum that they want the verdict declared invalid. Van der Sloot was...

by Jelle Lieuwens in Peru on 16/01/2012

Sports

Stephane Peterhansel and Cyril Despres win the Dakar Rally - Lima

Stephane Peterhansel and Cyril Despres have won the Dakar Rally, completing the final stage two weeks after the race began in Argentina. Peterhansel...

by Martin Pauca in Peru on 15/01/2012

Sports

The Finishing Podium at Dakar Rally 2012

A selection of images, excluding these of the main winners from the Dakar 2012 rally finish podium at the Plaza de Armas in Peru's capital-city...

by Cedric Favero in Peru on 15/01/2012

16/01/2012 - Joran van der Sloot wants verdict to be declared invalid - Lima - Peru - File image: Joran van der Sloot's...
15/01/2012 - Stephane Peterhansel and Cyril Despres win the Dakar Rally - Lima - Peru - Stephane Peterhansel and Cyril Despres...
15/01/2012 - The Finishing Podium at Dakar Rally 2012 - Peru - A selection of images, excluding these...
15/01/2012 - Dakar 2012 - Winners on the podium finish - Peru - A selection of overall winners of the...
15/01/2012 - Dakar Pan-American Rally 2012 - Peru - Scenes from the 2012 Dakar Rally, which...
14/01/2012 - Dakar 2012 - Winners in action - Peru - A selection of stage winners in the...
14/01/2012 - Trucks race from Argentina to Peru over two weeks - Ica - Peru - A selection of racing trucks in the...
31/12/2011 - Bab ul Islam Mosuqe in southern Peru - Peru - The Bab ul Islam Mosque, meaning the...
23/12/2011 - Rugby, brutal and gentlemanly, makes inroads - Tacna - Peru - As a sport known both for its...
22/12/2011 - 72 hours Air traffic controller strike - Peru - An Air traffic controller strike in...

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A visit to Chavin de Huantar
Chavín de Huántar, which lends its name to the rich pre-Inca Chavín culture, is one of the oldest major cultures in Peru and thrived between 1500 BC and 400 BC. In 1985, UNESCO designat...
The Finishing Podium at Dakar Rally 2012
A selection of images, excluding these of the main winners from the Dakar 2012 rally finish podium at the Plaza de Armas in Peru's capital-city, Lima. 15th January 2012
Joran van der Sloot wants verdict to be declared invalid - Lima
File image: Joran van der Sloot's lawyer confirmed to Dutch news agency Novum that they want the verdict declared invalid. Van der Sloot was assigned to 28 years in Peruvian prison...
Trucks race from Argentina to Peru over two weeks - Ica
A selection of racing trucks in the Dakar Rally 2012 are seen in action during the two-week Pan-American race that left Mar del Plata in Argentina en route to Lima in Peru. Peru. 5th Ja...
Dakar 2012 - Winners on the podium finish
A selection of overall winners of the Pan-American rally, Dakar 2012, on the finish podium set in on the 'Plaza de Armas' in Peru's capital-city. Lima, Peru. 15th January...
Stephane Peterhansel and Cyril Despres win the Dakar Rally - Lima
Stephane Peterhansel and Cyril Despres have won the Dakar Rally, completing the final stage two weeks after the race began in Argentina. Peterhansel won the Dakar for a record 10th tim...
Dakar 2012 - Winners in action
A selection of stage winners in the Dakar Rally 2012, seen in action during the two-week Pan-American race that left Mar del Plata in Argentina en route to Lima in Peru. Images taken in...
Dakar Pan-American Rally 2012
Scenes from the 2012 Dakar Rally, which took riders almost 5,600 miles through Argentina, Chile and Peru. Lima, Peru. 15th January 2012
Rugby, brutal and gentlemanly, makes inroads - Tacna
As a sport known both for its physicality and cultured history, rugby nonetheless consistently expands its presence. In small towns such as Tacna, players relish a fervent practice. Per...
Bab ul Islam Mosuqe in southern Peru
The Bab ul Islam Mosque, meaning the 'gate of Islam', was completed in 2008. It was the first mosque built by the large Muslim community in San Pedro de Tacna, a primarily Cat...
72 hours Air traffic controller strike
An Air traffic controller strike in International Airport "Jorge Chavez" has left thousands of travelers stranded. Callao, Peru. 22nd December 2011
72 hours Air traffic controller strike
An Air traffic controller strike in International Airport "Jorge Chavez" has left thousands of travelers stranded. Callao, Peru. 22nd December 2011
Yale University returns Machu Picchu bones to Peru - Cuzco
Yale University has returned hundreds of human skeletons and bone fragments removed 100 years ago from the ancient Inca site of Machu Picchu to Peru. 15th December 2011
Managing director of the IMF Christine Lagarde visits Lima - Peru
International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde seeks support from Latin America’s largest economies this week to help contain Europe’s mounting debt crisis. Peru. 28th November 201...
Bullfighting in Urubamba
A bullfight was held in Urubamba in honour of the town's feast day with many people attending the bullring to celebrate and cheer for the bullfighters. Peru. 13th November 2011
The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria visits Peru
The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria is organizing a trip for journalists to visit Peru to see some of the programs they have finance in the country. 20th October 201...
Indignados stage Occupy Wall Street protest in Lima
15/10: the Occupy Wall Street movement has planned a global day of protest. The Occupy Peru group is also taking part in the protests.
Chachapoya ruins of Kuelap and Peru's Amazon Region
In contrast to the touristic south of Peru, the north offers a more traditional view on the country, especially with the well-preserved Chachapoya ruins of Kuelap and the chance to take...
The ruins of the Inca city Machu Picchu
The ruins of Machu Picchu are one of the biggest tourist attractions of South America. The good preserved inca city is located 2,430 metres (7,970 ft) above sea level, 80 kilometres (50...
Slow Boat Travel on the Amazon River
Boat Travel on the Amazon River is anything but fast. The main activity of the passengers is waiting, for either a job offer, the sun to go down or to arrive at their destination. Perú,...

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does anyone have some photos of the transport strike in Lima? If so, please upload them

The prime minister of Peru

The prime minister of Peru just announced his resignation. please keep an eye out for events that might happen and take pictures