Peruvian

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Peruvian

Drug slang
noun A regional term for cocaine.

Vox populi
adjective Referring to Peru.

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The legal action resulted in Peruvian courts appointing a provisional administrator to LanPeru, replacing LanChile's administration, and on midnight 11 December the leasing contracts for LanPeru's two Boeing 737-200 aircraft were terminated.

LanPeru suspends domestic services due to dispute with LanChile

Nisga'a with expertise in particular areas might spend internships with the Amazonians and indigenous Peruvians may come to Canada for specific training.

Canadian Natives' expertise sought by indigenous groups (in South America)

Oddly enough, the best hope for Berenson may turn out to be Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori, who condemned her on national television before her trial in 1996.

Gringa in an Andean Prison

Police estimate that about 36,000 of some 40,000 Peruvian residents in Japan are clients of Copernicus Japan.

Peruvian 'underground bank' case sent to prosecutors

In 1995, Chile petitioned the International Wine Association to declare Pisco a Chilean liquor, but a Peruvian delegation narrowly managed to block the motion, Peruvians producers say.

Chile And Peru Squabble Over Ownership of 'Pisco' Brandy

group called Sendero Luminoso (The Shining Path) waged a bloody campaign to overthrow the Peruvian government, killing more than 40,000 people.

The Roses of Lima

For example, a prosperous informal businessman, president of the Peruvian Drivers' Federation, representing 300,000 drivers, was also member of the Central de Trabajadores del Peru |Central Union of Peruvian Workers~, which is controlled by left-wingers.

Outlaws and addresses; Hernando De Soto's path to property rights

He and Octavio Fernandez of the Peruvian National Cultural Institute explored the site in September, locating several stone structures filled with sediment and a massive stone wall--at least 1,000 feet long, 8 feet high and 6 feet thick--probably built by the Incas to protect the city from water and soil runoff from the mountains that jut above it.

A satellite for Machu Picchu

This report offers insights into market opportunities and entry strategies adopted to gain market share in the Peruvian mining industry.

Research and Markets: The Peruvian Mining Sector - Market Opportunity and Entry Strategies, Analyses and Forecasts to 2015

In accordance with the Peruvian migratory standards, Khadijetou El Mokhtar should immediately return to Spain," said the ministry in a statement published on its website, noting that "the Spanish citizen is prohibited from entering Peru pursuant to a decision of the national body in charge of migration, dating from last August 18th," for "breaching her migratory status as a tourist during her stay in our country.

Morocco : Application of Migratory Standards Requires 'Immediate Return' of Polisario Separatist to Spain

We are excited to bring a taste of Lima to Dubai by offering a place that captures true Peruvian atmosphere, whether it's through the food we offer or the relaxed and warm ambience we have created.

New Peruvian restaurant, Ceviche, opens in Dubai

The eatery will serve a range of traditional Peruvian dishes, including Seco de Cordero, which is a mixture of vegetables and lamb cooked in a coriander sauce with carrots and peas.