Peru: Roof Collapses At Shopping Mall In Trujillo, Dozens Trapped

A roof collapsed at the food court of the Real Plaza Trujillo shopping mall in the city of Trujillo, northern Peru, on Friday night, February 21. Reports say there was a large crowd at the time, with dozens of people trapped underneath the roof.

Peruvian president announces five venues for APEC 2024

STORY: Peruvian president announces five venues for APEC 2024 DATELINE: Sept. 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:16 LOCATION: Lima CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of street views in Peru 2. various of the 2024 APEC forum announcement 3. various of economic activities in Peru 4. various of cities of Peru, APEC headquarters STORYLINE: Peruvian President Dina Boluarte announced on Wednesday that at least five cities in the South American nation, including Lima, will host the meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum (APEC) to be held in 2024. During a ceremony held in the capital's Government Palace, the head of State assured that they will "discuss the issues that help consolidate the agenda of progress and development that this forum seeks." The host cities include Trujillo, Arequipa, Urubamba, Ucayali, and the capital city of Lima. The president stressed that for the success of the next APEC meeting, it is "fundamental" to have the active participation of regional and local authorities, to whom

APEC supports IMF in dealing with financial crisis

APEC supports IMF in dealing with financial crisis

TRUJILLO, Peru - Finance ministers of the 21-member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum hold a press conference after adopting a joint statement in Trujillo, Peru, on Nov. 6. The statement expressed their support for the International Monetary Fund in dealing with the global financial crisis and pledged regional cooperation to address the crisis.

APEC finance ministers begin talks to debate financial crisis

APEC finance ministers begin talks to debate financial crisis

TRUJILLO, Peru - Participants at a meeting of the Pacific Rim finance ministers listen to an opening speech as they began a two-day meeting in Trujillo, Peru, on Nov. 5. They will discuss ways to prevent deterioration of the global financial crisis and any possible recurrence.

APEC finance ministers begin talks to debate financial crisis

APEC finance ministers begin talks to debate financial crisis

TRUJILLO, Peru - Participants at a meeting of the Pacific Rim finance ministers listen to an opening speech as they began a two-day meeting in Trujillo, Peru, on Nov. 5. They will discuss ways to prevent deterioration of the global financial crisis and any possible recurrence. (Kyodo)

APEC supports IMF in dealing with financial crisis

APEC supports IMF in dealing with financial crisis

TRUJILLO, Peru - Finance ministers of the 21-member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum hold a press conference after adopting a joint statement in Trujillo, Peru, on Nov. 6. The statement expressed their support for the International Monetary Fund in dealing with the global financial crisis and pledged regional cooperation to address the crisis. (Kyodo)