PaToP's week the first - November 25th, 2022

Peru

Scientists in Peru discover two new endangered plant species.

In Peru, resistance to copper production is growing - both from workers and environmental organizations as well as at the regulatory level. However, copper producers are still holding on to the location and are counting on politicians to recognize the importance of the industry for the country.

Peru's President Pedro Castillo yesterday named the country's culture minister as the new prime minister after the incumbent resigned. The 33-year-old Betssy Chavez is the fifth person to fill the post since the politically troubled Castillo took office 16 months ago.

Strong magnitude 5.2 earthquake shakes Acari (Provincia de Caravelí, Arequipa), Peru

H5N1 avian flu in wild birds: Senasa declares national health alert for 180 days.

Peruvian Prime Minister Anibal Torres has tendered his resignation to Peruvian President Pedro Castillo after Congress refused to change the law limiting referendums in the country.

Peru has signed a technical cooperation agreement with South Korea to promote foreign investment in special economic zones (SEZs).