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The Edition | 1 week, 2 days ago | neutral

Peruvians vote to pick ninth president in 10 years

Peruvians vote in a tight runoff between conservative Keiko Fujimori and leftist Roberto Sanchez for the ninth president in 10 years. Fujimori, daughter of former autocrat Alberto Fujimori, makes her fourth bid, while Sanchez, a psychologist, tied in polls. Voters are fed up with political chaos and rising crime. Analysts warn of legitimacy questions if result is close. Fujimori promises prosperity and warns of communism; Sanchez accuses her of being part of a dictatorship. Neither has a legislative majority. Security is the main concern, with criminal gangs and extortion rising. The winner replaces interim president Jose Maria Balcazar on July 28.
Maldives Republic | 1 year, 11 months ago | positive

Mariyam Ru’ya Ali to Represent Maldives at World Athletics U20 Championship

Sprinter Mariyam Ru'ya Ali has been selected to represent the Maldives at the World Athletics U20 Championship in Lima, Peru, from 27 to 31 August. She is the fastest Maldivian athlete in her age category and holds a sports scholarship from Bank of Maldives. She trained in Jamaica and made history as the first Maldivian woman to run 100m under 12 seconds (11.87 seconds). She also set a national record in the 200m (25.11 seconds) in 2023. She previously represented Maldives at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Maldives Republic | 2 years, 10 months ago | positive

New Snake Species Named After Hollywood Actor Harrison Ford

A new snake species, Tachymenoides harrisonfordi, discovered in Peru's Otishi National Park, has been named after actor Harrison Ford for his environmental advocacy as vice chair of Conservation International. The snake, about 16 inches long, is harmless to humans and feeds on lizards and frogs. Ford expressed humility and noted his real affinity for snakes, contrary to his Indiana Jones character's fear. The discovery was led by biology professor Edgar Lehr of Illinois Wesleyan University, highlighting the role of species naming in conservation. This is not the first species named after Ford; previous ones include a spider and an ant.
Transparency Maldives | 12 years, 10 months ago | neutral

Climate Finance Integrity Program

Transparency International launched the Climate Finance Integrity Program (CFIP) in 2011 to promote transparency and accountability in climate change funds. The program is implemented in Mexico, Kenya, Bangladesh, Papua New Guinea, Peru, and the Maldives, funded by the German Ministry of Environment. Phase 1 expected to end by 2013. Activities include mapping climate finance flows, assessing key institutions, developing a national climate governance network, and an e-learning course.