Andean parliament declares Lord of Miracles Procession Intangible Cultural Heritage of the Andean region

The Daily Journal.- The Andean Parliament unanimously approved a declaration recognizing the Lord of Miracles festival and procession, which features an image of the crucified Christ that travels through the streets of Peru every October, as Intangible Cultural and Religious Heritage of the Andean region. The organization’s Peruvian delegation announced the decision on Wednesday. Maali […]

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Peru plans agreement with Venezuela to deport irregular migrants by sea

EFE — Peruvian Interior Minister César Astudillo said Monday that President Keiko Fujimori’s government plans to sign agreements with Venezuela to deport Venezuelans with irregular immigration status by sea, after authorities have so far expelled 1,635 migrants in that situation. During an appearance before the Peruvian Congress’ Defense Committee, Astudillo said authorities had managed, “with […]

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