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Peru and Mexico are meeting in an international friendly, with Spanish-language broadcaster Univision sharing kickoff time and viewing details for fans. The matchup is drawing attention from supporters of both national teams ahead of the game.
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Mexico and Peru meet in a friendly match, the second of two for Mexico under interim coach Rafael Márquez, who is trying to instill a new mentality in the national team with a complete squad available. Peru come into the game looking to bounce back after a heavy defeat to the United States. Mexican outlets are publishing viewing times and channels, and interest spans both countries.
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Peru's mining sector is weighing a roughly $7 billion wave of investment that now faces a serious test. Coverage focuses on whether large-scale mining projects in the country can move forward amid environmental scrutiny and local opposition, with the outcome seen as a signal for Peru's broader appeal to mining investors and the future of its minerals-driven economy.
- 4Gold overtakes cocaine as Peru's most profitable criminal trade▼How gold surpassed cocaine as Peru’s most profitable criminal industry
The Guardian reports that illegal gold mining has overtaken cocaine as Peru's most lucrative criminal industry. The trade is driven by high global gold prices and touches regions including Madre de Dios in the Amazon, where mining causes deforestation, mercury pollution and exploitation of workers. The report highlights how criminal groups and corruption have made gold extraction and smuggling more profitable than drug trafficking.
- 5Avocados From Peru to launch sports and retail campaign at IFPA Global●Avocados From Peru bringing national sports, retail campaign to IFPA Global
Avocados From Peru is preparing a national sports and retail campaign that it will present at the IFPA Global produce show. The initiative is aimed at boosting Peruvian avocado visibility among US consumers through sports tie-ins and retail promotions. Industry watchers see it as part of Peru's ongoing push to grow its share of the American avocado market.
- 6Peruvian death metal band Hell Trepanner draws listener attention●Long intro but why not Hell Trepanner - Motosierra Asesina https:// youtu.be/xjKVv4bb_P0?si=hhISw0 f0gHW7nV-x # video #
Hell Trepanner, a death and thrash metal band from Lima, Peru, is being shared among metal fans with their track 'Motosierra Asesina'. Listeners note the song's long intro but still recommend it, circulating the band as a standout in Peru's extreme metal scene.
- 7Peru parliamentarians and citizens meet to push repeal of pro-crime laws●(Peru) Dialogue of Parliamentarians, Experts and Citizens to Repeal Pro-Crime Laws https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.pr
A dialogue between Peruvian parliamentarians, experts and citizens is being held to push for the repeal of laws described as pro-crime. The event, reported by Pressenza, aims to bring lawmakers and the public together to identify legislation seen as favouring criminal activity and build support for reversing it. Details of which laws are targeted and who is participating remain limited.
- 8Chinese group advances 300MW solar project in Peru●Chinese group makes headway on 300MW Peru solar project
A Chinese group is making progress on a 300MW solar power project in Peru, according to BNamericas. The development adds to growing Chinese investment in Latin America's renewable energy sector, as Peru seeks to expand its clean power capacity and diversify its electricity mix.
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French development finance institution Proparco has joined the group of lenders backing a 467-MWp solar project in Peru, according to an announcement reported by Renewables Now. The addition of Proparco to the financing consortium signals continued international support for large-scale renewable energy development in Peru.