11:19 | Lima, Feb. 12. We are the world s leading blueberry exporters, and the United States receives 50% of our exports of said fruit. Thanks to the decision made by the United States (…) our exporters will continue to ship their fruits to said market without any restrictions and making the most of the benefits from the Trade Promotion Agreement, in force since 2009, she highlighted.
The high-ranking official pointed out that Peruvian blueberry sales will not be affected internationally and will continue to diversify into other markets.
In October 2020, the USITC initiated the investigation proceeding for the application of a global safeguard to imports of fresh and frozen blueberries at the request of the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR).
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10:34 | Lima, Feb. 2. The mandatory social immobilization measure in regions under extreme alert due to the COVID-19 pandemic will be in effect twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, Foreign Trade and Tourism Minister Claudia Cornejo has reported.
Additionally, the high-ranking official explained that one member per household will be able to leave home from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. in order to buy essential food and medicines, access health services, and go for a walk of one hour. The following needs to be considered in the case of the regions under extreme alert: people are allowed to leave home between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. to perform essential activities such as the purchase of essential food and medicines, doctor s appointments, and a one-hour walk, she said on Monday night.
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10:34 | Lima, Feb. 2. The mandatory social immobilization measure in regions under extreme alert due to the COVID-19 pandemic will be in effect twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, Foreign Trade and Tourism Minister Claudia Cornejo has reported.
Additionally, the high-ranking official explained that one member per household will be able to leave home from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. in order to buy essential food and medicines, access health services, and go for a walk of one hour. The following needs to be considered in the case of the regions under extreme alert: people are allowed to leave home between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. to perform essential activities such as the purchase of essential food and medicines, doctor s appointments, and a one-hour walk, she said on Monday night.
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14:33 | Lima, Jan. 27.
Peru s Foreign Trade and Tourism Minister Claudia Cornejo on Wednesday announced that the Lima-based Jorge Chavez International Airport will continue to operate domestic and international flights during the 15-day period starting January 31 of lockdown. Jorge Chavez (International Airport) will remain open to international flights (except Europe and Brazil), as well as to domestic flights (except Jauja and Huanuco), she said in remarks to RPP radio and TV station. The restriction placed on international flights from Europe is still in effect, and now Brazil has been added to the list because this is a destination of concern, the government official explained.
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09:01 | Moyobamba (San Martin region), Dec. 18. Alto Mayo and Tarapoto, located in Peru s rainforest region of San Martin, have become safe destinations for tourists after receiving from Foreign Trade and Tourism Minister Claudia Cornejo the Safe Travels Stamp awarded by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).
The issuance of this stamp certifies that both Alto Mayo and Tarapoto comply with the health measures and protocols to prevent COVID-19.
The distinction, which is recognized around the world, was received by San Martin Region Governor Pedro Bogarin during a ceremony attended by entrepreneurs from the tourism industry.
According to Minister Cornejo, the granting of this stamp which confirms the work carried out by regional and local authorities in cooperation with the private sector will allow both destinations to cement their position as important tourist attractions within the framework of the tourism sector s reactivation.