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The article offers information on the $2.5 billion financing recieved by the government of Peru for its Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) project. It is reported that ING Bank NV, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. (SMBC) and Mizuho Bank Ltd., acted as the mandated lead arrangers for LNG project. As reported, the financing will fund the plant construction, marine facilities and a natural gas pipeline. The plant is expected to generate $1.5 billion of exports annually, increasing the total exports of Peru.

El artículo habla del enfoque del Gobierno Regional de Ucayali, Perú en mejorar los servicios de la salud para los peruanos pobres. Se enfoca en su proyecto de crear dos hospitales móviles para las personas quienes no tienen recursos económicos. Los hospitales ofrecen servicios gratuitos y especializados.

El artículo aborda el tema de la educación en Ucayalí, Perú. Se describe la meta del Gobierno Regional de Ucayalí que es modernizar la educación mientras prestar más atención en su éxito. Se habla de la situación actual de la educación de los niños y jóvenes.

El artículo presenta un perfile del Gobierno Regional de Ucayali, Perú. Se incluye una lista de su visión con respeto a mejoramientos para la agricultura. Se describe sus planes sociales, económicos y ambientales para su región y también habla de los proyectos en los sectores de pesca.

This article looks at the way former Peruvian President Alan García became a strong contender for the 2006 presidential elections in Peru through salsa dancing. The politician began using salsa dancing in his campaigns. When addressing crowds Alan would sing and dance to two popular songs: Life Is a Carnival and Decisiones.

The article provides information on the impact of political commotion on the operation of Banco de Crédito del Peru (BCP) and on its creditors in Peru. The commotion started when President Alberto Fujimori was forced to resign and was replaced by President Alan Garcia who defaulted the country's sovereign debt and implemented exchange controls. BCP, the largest bank in Peru, has issued a deal worth$100 million in bonds. However, the BB- rating of Peru which resulted from the political turmoil, made the bank to have a second thought to pursue the deal or not.

Provides updates on the presidential election in Peru, which will be held in April 2001. Brief information on candidates Alejandro Toledo and Alberto Fujimori; Economic implication of the future election result.

Reports on the political turmoil in Peru ignited by a Canal 4 television broadcast accusing interim President Valentin Paniagua of corruption. Paniagua's reaction to the broadcast; Protests staged at Canal 4's studios after the airing of the program.

Discusses the effect of the political crisis on the mutual fund industry in Peru.

Reports on the presidential elections in Peru in 2000. Tricks employed by incumbent President Alberto Fujimori; Economic policies of Fujimori and rival candidate Alejandro Toledo.

This article examines the political and economic situation in Peru. Political crises have not held back economic reform in Peru, although the risk is always present. While paramilitary groups have resurfaced the economic program should stay on course in the medium term. The government's resolve to keep the reform momentum going means that the investors should not be put off by the country's less than straightforward path to democracy. There are plenty of opportunities in Peru for knowledgeable investors. A proposal by the central bank to revise gross domestic product measurements could further affect the current account deficit of the country.