Ollanta Humala
Ancient mysteries unveiled at Peru's Temple of Fire
Feb 17, 2013 07:42 EST
The recent discovery of a ceremonial fireplace believed to be more than 5,000 years old sheds light on one of the oldest populated sites in the Americas.
Chavez not in coma, responding to treatment: brother
Jan 13, 2013 08:18 EST
The brother of Hugo Chavez has denied that the ailing Venezuelan president is in coma, saying the Venezuelan leader is responding well to cancer treatment in Cuba and making progress on a daily basis.
Chavez not in coma, responding well to treatment: brother
Jan 13, 2013 00:42 EST
The brother of Hugo Chavez has denied that the ailing Venezuelan president is in coma, saying the Venezuelan leader is responding well to cancer treatment in Cuba and making progress on a daily basis.
Chavez not in coma, responding to treatment: brother
Jan 12, 2013 21:17 EST
Ailing Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is not in a coma and is responding well to cancer treatment in Cuba, making daily progress, his brother said Saturday.
Chavez not in coma, responding well to treatment: brother
Jan 12, 2013 18:35 EST
Ailing Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is not in a coma and is responding well to cancer treatment in Cuba, making daily progress, his brother said Saturday.
Cuban leader backs Venezuela as Chavez convalesces
Jan 12, 2013 14:55 EST
Cuban President Raul Castro on Saturday voiced his support for the Venezuelan government, as its cancer-stricken leader Hugo Chavez convalesces in Havana, with no sign of when or if he might return home.
Venezuelan VP in Cuba again to visit ailing Chavez
Jan 12, 2013 02:30 EST
Venezuelan Vice President Nicolas Maduro was in the Cuban capital Saturday, saying he wanted to visit ailing President Hugo Chavez whose month-long absence following cancer surgery has rattled his nation.
Venezuelan VP to visit ailing Chavez in Cuba again
Jan 11, 2013 14:30 EST
Vice President Nicolas Maduro said he would visit ailing Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez in Cuba on Friday, a day after the leftist leader's inauguration in Caracas was replaced by a huge rally.
Afro-Peruvians ensnared in poverty, racism
Dec 14, 2012 02:53 EST
Peru has one of Latin America's fastest-growing economies, but Afro-Peruvians are still overwhelmingly mired in poverty.
Humala tells AFP he proved critics wrong, Peru growth shines
Nov 13, 2012 19:31 EST
Peru's President Ollanta Humala, preparing a European tour to drum up investment, defied his conservative critics Tuesday and told AFP that his economic policies are on course for success.
Police flood Peruvian market after two killed in clashes
Oct 26, 2012 17:55 EDT
Thousands of riot police took up positions in an open-air Lima market on Friday, a day after two people were killed when a mob angry over plans to move the market went on a looting rampage.
Clinton to boost women's entrepreneurship in Peru
Oct 15, 2012 18:19 EDT
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived in Peru on Monday to push for greater access for women to capital and know-how to start their own businesses and become a motor for economic growth.
US defense chief blasts Karzai over troop deaths
Oct 07, 2012 07:34 EDT
US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has voiced frustration with Afghan President Hamid Karzai preferring to "criticize" American troops, rather than acknowledging the sacrifices they have made.
US, Peru boost military ties to fight terrorism, drugs
Oct 06, 2012 17:32 EDT
The United States and Peru are boosting their military ties as they work to step up joint counternarcotics and counterterrorism efforts, the country's defense chiefs said Saturday.
US defense chief blasts Karzai over troop deaths
Oct 06, 2012 02:30 EDT
US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has voiced frustration with Afghan President Hamid Karzai preferring to "criticize" American troops, rather than acknowledging the sacrifices they have made.
Pentagon chief Panetta heads to Latin America
Oct 04, 2012 19:28 EDT
US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta will head to Peru and Uruguay on Friday, on a trip aimed at boosting ties with two key Latin American allies before he attends a top NATO meeting in Brussels.
Jordan's King Abdullah II tours Machu Picchu
Sep 30, 2012 21:46 EDT
Jordan's King Abdullah II toured Peru's fabled Machu Picchu, an Inca citadel high in the Andes, the official Andina news agency reported.
Peru readies for South America-Arab summit
Sep 28, 2012 20:33 EDT
Security was tight in Lima as Peru prepared to welcome dignitaries for a third summit between South American nations and Arab countries.
Peru suspends controversial gold mining project
Aug 23, 2012 15:46 EDT
A controversial $4.8 billion gold and copper mining project in northern Peru has been suspended until US mining company Newmont can guarantee the preservation of local water supplies, the government said Thursday.
Peru to build new airport near Machu Picchu
Aug 23, 2012 07:33 EDT
Peruvian President Ollanta Humala announced plans Wednesday to build an international airport near the southern city of Cusco to boost tourism to the legendary Inca citadel of Machu Picchu.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
| Ollanta Humala | |
Ollanta Humala in Brasília, March 2, 2006 | |
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Leader of the Peruvian Nationalist Party
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| In office 2005 – present | |
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| Born | June 26, 1963 Lima |
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| Political party | Peruvian Nationalist Party |
| Spouse(s) | Nadine Heredia |
| Residence | Lima |
| Occupation | Military |
| Website | partidonacionalistaperuano.com |