The President of the Republic, Alan Garcia, said today that it would be unfair that the royalties paid for natural gas exports are less than those paid for the consumption of oil in the domestic market.

"In the case of gas, now starting to export, we have proposed a renegotiation to help ensure that in any case the export of such proceeds to pay lower royalties than domestic consumption."

This would mean that the domestic market subsidizes foreign consumers which is unfair, stated in his Address to the Nation on Independence Day in Congress.

Note that Perupetro recently reported that formally initiated the Camisea consortium led by Pluspetrol, negotiations to establish the royalties to be applied to export natural gas from Camisea on 5 August.

In early July, the Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM) issued a supreme decree provides that in no case the royalty rate, expressed in dollars per million British Thermal Unit (BTU) of natural gas for export, may be less than the average value of the royalty of natural gas for the domestic market.

The rule states that Perupetro initiate all actions necessary or appropriate renegotiation with contractors to agree amendments to its license agreements, so that when the final destination of the natural gas export is strictly apply that criterion.

Machu Picchu continues to amaze

The archaeologist  Ruben Maqqe said that the ceramics are covered with stone slabs in a circular.

During the research work carried out in the citadel of Machu Picchu, a group of archaeologists from the National Institute of Culture (INC) found buried ceremonial offerings and would be of the Inca.

The archaeologist Ruben Maqqe stated that there are three objects ceramics or aryballos in miniature  covered with stone slabs (cairns) in a circular motion.

“This type of offering is for a ceremonial rite of payment to the earth or Pachamama. So far unique in its kind, “he added.

Adventure travellers 'should spend days' around Machu Picchu

People visiting Machu Picchu should plan to spend several days exploring the area surrounding the famous heritage site.

This is the opinion of Brien Foerster, who wrote for Suite 101 that adventure travellers can discover much more if they spend four days in the region.

He added that backpackers should not limit themselves to Machu Picchu and should make sure that they also visit the Sacred Valley and Cuzco during their trip.

There are a host of ancient temples in Cuzco, the Peruvian city nearest to the ancient wonder, including Coricancha which can be found near the Plaza de Armas quarter.

Mr Foerster also urged people to spend at least a day exploring the monuments of Pisac and Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley.

Although Machu Picchu can be reached by train from Cuzco, those looking for more excitement may decide to travel there along the Inca Trail.

Running for 45km, the route takes between three and five days to complete, starting from the Sacred Valley and ending at the ruins themselves.ADNFCR-2023-ID-19900780-ADNFCR

Bon Jovi to perform in Lima, Peru

Rumors about U.S. rock band Bon Jovi playing in Peru’s capital city Lima have been confirmed by event organizer MVV & Asociados.

MVV & Asociados has just published on its Facebook page a poster with the slogan: “Bon Jovi. Lima, Peru”, adding “Soon…” as a comment.

The American band will reportedly arrive in Lima during the first week of October as part of its worldwide tour, which will also hit Brazil, Argentina, and Chile.

Jon Bon Jovi and his quintet are currently touring on a two-year world concert series that began in February after the release last November of their 11th studio album "The Circle."

During its two decade career, the Grammy-award winning band has sold more than 120 million albums worldwide and was one of the top five touring acts worldwide in 2008.

credito:andina.com.pe