Peru’s Lame-Duck President in Last-Ditch Move for Redemption

Peru’s President Ollanta Humala will ask Congress for special powers this week to tackle an economic slowdown as one of Latin America’s least popular politicians makes a last-ditch attempt to salvage his administration.

Chile and Peru Keep Rates at Their Lowest Level in Four Years

Chile and Peru kept borrowing costs unchanged as high inflation and currency pressure prevent their policy makers from doing more to support growth.

Peru eyes tax reforms to spur growth: finance minister

(Reuters) - The government of Peruvian President Ollanta Humala is evaluating tax reforms to stimulate anemic economic growth and has not ruled out trimming the corporate tax rate from 30 percent, the finance minister said on Thursday.

Peru Pursues Solar for the Masses

Peru may be best known for Machu Picchu and other Incan and Aztec treasures, but the nation is looking to its future with new plans to use solar to provide electricity for about 2 million of its poorest residents by the end of 2016.

World Bank President Jim Yong Kim returns to Peru, praises social development

World Bank President Jim Yong Kim is in Peru this week, returning to the place where he says his interest in poverty reduction was first piqued.

Latin American Exchange Leaders Talk Growth as Global Markets Fall

NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Latin America's fastest growing economies say they're a safe and rewarding place for investment despite signs that emerging markets led by China are slowing and the world's second-largest economy grapples with structural problems to its banking system.

Peru’s Economy Downshifts, but Still Has Plenty of Gas

The best performing of Latin America’s main economies in recent years is losing steam, but is very well prepared to keep chugging at a strong clip.

Latin American Cargo Clients Shipping from Peru set to Increase as Another Strong Fiscal Year Approaches

Peru is a stable and strong economy that is grabbing international investing attention. Shipping from Peru are many natural resources that make it stable in fluctuating markets.

Is Peru's Political Suicide America's Future?

Peru had its presidential election on Sunday, and the outcome could not have been worse. Few Americans will care about that, but they should. The result is not just another example of Latin America's self-destructive tendencies. It may be America's future.

Latin America Logs Largest Increase in 2010 Military Spending

Latin America has displaced traditional high-rollers, including the Middle East and Europe, as the region registering the largest percentage increase in military spending last year, according to a new study released by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).

The increase in real terms was 5.8 percent for Latin America compared with 5.2 percent for Africa, 2.8 for North America, 2.5 for the Middle East and 1.4 percent for Asia.