Peru


Peru: Social rebellion spreads nationwide
New street protests were called for Thursday in some Amazon regions, in response to decrees issued by President Alan García, making it easier for private investors to enter the territories of native communities. The decrees were set in motion thanks to the powers granted by the legislative branch to the executive under the free trade agreement (FTA) signed with the United States. Political analysts say the government has exceeded its legal powers.
Peru-China free trade teams advised not to rush negotiations
The Lima Chamber of Commerce suggested today that Peru and China's negotiating teams should not speed up the signing of a Free Trade Agreement in November as the requests of both countries have not coincided
Peru farmers block roads, Machu Picchu rail
Peruvian farmers angry at President Alan Garcia's free-trade policies began a two-day strike on Tuesday, snarling traffic in the country's interior and closing rail service to the Inca ruins at Machu Picchu.
Intellectual property in the US-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement
Written by Luis Alonso Garcia, former head negotiator for Peru for the Intellectual Property Chapter of the FTA with the United States, this paper examines the US-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement as an example of the challenges and opportunities, especially for civil society participation, presented by such negotiations.
Singapour/Pérou : signature d'un accord de libre-échange
Singapour et le Pérou ont signé un accord de libre-échange (ALE) pour renforcer les relations bilatérales, a annoncé vendredi le gouvernement singapourien dans un communiqué.
Canada-Peru FTA (2008)
Thailand-Peru FTA likely to take effect late this year
The free trade area agreement between Thailand and Peru is expected to become effective during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in November this year or early next year, according to an official of Thailand's Trade Negotiations Department.
Hong Kong, Peru sign joint trade statement
The two sides will work towards the development of a co-operation arrangement on trade and investment facilitation. This will lay the foundation for future consideration of a free-trade agreement between Hong Kong and Peru.
Peru inks FTA with Canada, Singapore
Peru has signed free-trade agreements with Canada and Singapore in a move to broaden its relations with other countries worldwide.
Singapore, Peru sign free trade agreement
Singapore and Peru have signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in order to strengthen bilateral ties, said a government statement here Friday.