President of Peru President of the Republic of Peru Inaugural holder José de San Martín (de facto) José de la Riva Agüero (first to bear the title) Formation 28 February 1823 Succession Vice President Deputy Vice President of Peru Did Peru have a Japanese President? Alberto Kenya Fujimori Inomoto (Spanish: [alˈβeɾto fuxiˈmoɾi] or [fu(ɟ)ʝiˈmoɾi]; Japanese: […]

In Brazil, dinnertime is an important after-work tradition. Dinner in Brazil is usually between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. when people are getting off of work. In Brazil, dinner at home with the family is very important, and it is generally considered rude to be eating on-the-go. What country eats dinner late? If you’re an […]

for 90 days. Canadians can stay in Uruguay without a tourist or business visa for 90 days. Once in the country, it is possible to ask immigration authorities for an extension. How long can I stay in Uruguay? 90 daysYou can stay in the country for 90 days at a time as often as you […]

Tuberculosis (TB) is a significant public health problem in Ecuador with an incidence of 43 per 100,000 inhabitants and an estimated multidrug-resistant-TB prevalence in all TB cases of 9%. Is Ecuador high risk for TB? Tuberculosis. There is a high incidence of TB in Ecuador (40 to 499 cases per 100,000), so: screen all new […]

The traditional oxcart, or carreta, is the product of Costa Rica’s most famous craft. Dating from the mid-nineteenth century, oxcarts were used to transport coffee beans from Costa Rica’s central valley over the mountains to Puntarenas on the Pacific coast, a journey requiring ten to fifteen days. What are ox carts? Definition of oxcart : […]

Belize is often thought of as a Caribbean country in Central America because it has a history similar to that of English-speaking Caribbean nations. Indeed, Belize’s institutions and official language reflect its history as a British colony. Why is Belize considered part of the Caribbean? Belize is a Central American country that is also considered […]

The color of the water runs a pinkish red due to the iron oxides that form a large part of the region’s soil. While it remains a muddy brown through most of the year, the Red River emerges to claim its true beauty during the rainy season. Why is the Red river Red? Its name […]

‘Godfather of Peruvian falcons’ uncovers peregrine’s epic journey from the Arctic.Nearly three-fourths of the wintering peregrines captured in coastal Peru were male, supporting the idea that these species practice differential migration, with the larger females wintering closer to their breeding grounds. What type of birds live in Peru? The time has come to witness Peru’s […]

Spanish colonial era It remained a part of the Viceroyalty of Peru until 1720, when it joined the newly created Viceroyalty of New Granada; within the viceroyalty, however, Ecuador was awarded its own audiencia in 1563, allowing it to deal directly with Madrid on certain matters. Who was in Ecuador before the Incas? Quitu-Cara culture […]

Peru has an extreme poverty rate of 3.8 percent, which is defined as the inability to purchase a basket of basic food and beverages. However, this rate is only 0.7 percent in Lima, a lower number than the 1.2 percent prevalent in other urban areas of Peru. Why is Peru the poorest country? Poverty in […]

Actually, altitude puts a rose in every cheek Like many villagers in the Peruvian highlands they had really rosy cheeks. I always thought it was windburn that caused this but turns out because of the altitude they are born with bigger lungs and their highly oxygenated blood causes a red flush in the cheeks. What […]

There are currently a total of around 350,000 Chinese immigrants and descendants in Brazil. Is Brazil friendly with China? China became Brazil’s largest trading partner in 2009. Former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and many in the Brazilian media consider China to be “Brazil’s most promising business partner and a strategic ally” due […]

Chicha morada is a beverage originated in the Andean regions of Perú that’s made from purple corn, along with fruit and spices. Served over ice, this delicious drink is very popular throughout Peru. What does chicha mean in Peru? Chicha is a fermented (alcoholic) or non-fermented beverage of Latin America, emerging from the Andes and […]