Worldfocus blogger Peter Eisner writes about a latent conflict between Chile and Peru that has emerged at the recent Asia-Pacific summit in Singapore. Historically, relations between Chile and Peru have had their ups and downs, and the two countries are currently at odds over an espionage case.
All Posts Tagged With: "Peru"
Peter Eisner (blog)
November 17, 2009
APEC summit brings Chile-Peru tensions to the fore
Interview (audio)
June 26, 2009
Protests continue in Peru despite government concessions
In a victory for indigenous protesters, Peru overturned two controversial laws intended to open the Amazon rainforest to foreign investors. But demonstrations have continued around the country. Reporter Terry Wade joined Worldfocus from Lima to discuss the social unrest in Peru and its lasting implications for the country's economy and political landscape.
Watch the Show
June 15, 2009
Full Show: June 15, 2009
Watch the show from Monday, June 15: Iranians claim fraud, Netanyahu endorses two-state solution, universal healthcare and counterfeit U.S. bills.
WorldDesk (blog)
June 9, 2009
Police clash with indigenous protesters in Peru
In northern Peru, Amazon Indians and police have clashed violently over the issue of exploiting natural resources, with more than 50 killed. Worldfocus blogger Peter Eisner weighs the Peruvian government's response to the protests, arguing that the president's statements have been inopportune and politically incorrect.
Perspectives
April 24, 2009
Latin Americans keep politics out of the economy
The Latin American economy is expected to contract this year as countries face losses from declining exports, tourism and remittances. But while some world leaders have become political casualties of the economic crisis, blogger Thiago de Aragão writes that in most Latin American countries, people seem to sift apart economic and political issues.
Signature Video
December 11, 2008
Rwanda aims for one laptop per child
Once a site of Rwanda's 1994 genocide, the town of Rwamagana is now going online thanks to the One Laptop Per Child program.
Blogwatch
October 23, 2008
Hindi music and Palestinian beer toast Oktoberfest
Inspired by Germany's annual beer festival, countries around the world break out their steins.
