Peru Roundup: Sexual exploitation rescues, avocado exports hit record high, anti-dumping restrictions

New heights in Peru's holiday tours

Peru is an exciting travel destination, offering a blend of ultra-sophisticated dining, diverse wildlife, and stunning Inca ruins. The Andes, with attractions above 3000m, and the Pacific coastline's beautiful beaches showcase the country's natural beauty. According to Belfast Telegraph, Lima, the bustling capital, features a mix of historic colonial architecture and modern life, making it a vibrant city to explore. Overall, Peru remains largely uncommercialised, providing a unique and safe environment for visitors.

Avocado exports hit record high

In 2024, Peru's exports of Hass avocados to China reached a record 50,000 metric tons, representing a 40% increase from 2023. This achievement positioned Peru as the leading supplier of Hass avocados to China, surpassing Chile and Kenya. Key contributors to this success included collaboration among government, growers, and exporters, enabling adherence to China's stringent market standards. Overall, Peru exported 539,000 metric tons of Hass avocados globally, valued at $1.129 billion. Produce Report adds that Major producing regions included Lima, La Libertad, and Ica, with favourable climate and agricultural conditions driving export growth. China's avocado imports have surged by 112% over the past five years, highlighting significant market potential for Peruvian avocados.

Landslide hurtles through southern Peruvian town after extreme rainfall

A landslide triggered by extreme rainfall caused the Tierras Blancas River to overflow in Ica, southern Peru. A CBS Canal 33 reporter captured footage of the mudslide impacting the town on Thursday, February 6.

Peru looks to extend anti-dumping restrictions on US Biodiesel

Peru's Indecopi has launched a sunset review of antidumping duties on imports of pure biodiesel (B100) and blends over 50% biodiesel (B50) from the United States. As reported by America Economia, the review, triggered by a request from Heaven Petroleum Operators and Axxion Green Energy, will evaluate whether the measures, first imposed in 2010 and extended in 2016 and 2020, should continue. This was announced in an Indecopi Resolution published in the Official Gazette El Peruano last Wednesday, February 5.

Peru police rescue 123 women girls from sexual exploitation

Peruvian police rescued 123 women and girls from sexual exploitation by the Venezuelan gang Los Hijos de Dios, a faction of the Tren de Aragua gang, during a raid in Lima. The Sun reports that the operation led to the arrest of 23 alleged gang members. The gang has been active in Peru since 2021 and has been linked to the exploitation of minors, with previous rescues reported. Tren de Aragua, founded in 2014 in Venezuela, has expanded its presence across South America. Recently, the U.S. has also targeted the gang, deporting members and declaring a national emergency regarding their activities.