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Deng Xiaoping's Dogs
Deng Xiaoping's dogs ( es, link=no, Los perros de Deng Xiaoping) is a term used by modern Peruvian historiography to refer to a case of animal abuse perpetrated in Lima by Shining Path, a Maoist terror group, in response to Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping's unorthodox opening economic reform, distancing himself from the thoughts of Mao Zedong, founder of the People's Republic of China. On the morning of December 26, 1980, several stray dogs were discovered by locals, hanging on lampposts located in important avenues of the city's central area. The dogs, hung by their necks, also had pieces of paper tied to them with phrases such as "''Deng Xiaoping son of a bitch''" ( es, link=no, Teng Siao Ping hijo de perra). Background Shining Path's relationship with Chinese communism The founder of Shining Path, Abimael Guzmán, was a fervent supporter of Mao Zedong, he even traveled twice to the fledgling People's Republic of China to learn about Maoism and see the development of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lima
Lima ( ; ), originally founded as Ciudad de Los Reyes (City of The Kings) is the capital and the largest city of Peru. It is located in the valleys of the Chillón River, Chillón, Rímac River, Rímac and Lurín Rivers, in the desert zone of the central coastal part of the country, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Together with the seaside city of Callao, it forms a contiguous urban area known as the Lima Metropolitan Area. With a population of more than 9.7 million in its urban area and more than 10.7 million in its metropolitan area, Lima is one of the largest cities in the Americas. Lima was named by natives in the agricultural region known by native Peruvians as ''Limaq''. It became the capital and most important city in the Viceroyalty of Peru. Following the Peruvian War of Independence, it became the capital of the Republic of Peru (República del Perú). Around one-third of the national population now lives in its Lima Metropolitan Area, metropolitan area. The city of Li ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Death And State Funeral Of Mao Zedong
Mao Zedong (; 26 December 1893 9 September 1976), also known as Chairman Mao, was a Chinese Chinese Communist Party, communist revolutionary who became the List of national founders, founder of the People's Republic of China (PRC), which he ruled as the Chairman of the Chinese Communist Party from its establishment in 1949 until his death on 9 September 1976, at the age of 82. Death Mao's last public appearance — and the last known photograph of him alive — was on 27 May 1976, when he (frail and barely able to speak or walk) met the visiting Pakistani Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto during the latter's visit to Beijing. At around 17:00 on 2 September 1976, Mao had a heart attack, far more severe than his previous two earlier that year which affected a much larger area of his heart. Three days later on 5 September, another heart attack rendered him bedridden. On the afternoon of 7 September, Mao's condition completely deteriorated. Mao's organs failed quickly and he fell i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Metropolitano (Lima)
Metropolitano is a bus rapid transit system serving the city of Lima, Peru. Its construction began in the year 2006. History The origins of the Metropolitano go back to the ''Lima Bus'' project, which was planned and proposed during the administration of former mayor Alberto Andrade Carmona. Its construction began in the year 2006 during Luis Castañeda Lossio's first period as Mayor of Lima. It was put into service on July 28, 2010, during the second term of former mayor Luis Castañeda. On March 18, 2019, the mayor of Lima, Jorge Muñoz announced the expansion work of the Metropolitano line, which consists of the construction of a 12-kilometer road from Naranjal station, in Independencia, to Chimpu Ocllo avenue, in Carabayllo. This system is similar to the TransMilenio of Bogota, and inspired of the previous system that existed on the city the National Urban Transport Company (In spanish'': Empresa Nacional de Transporte Urbano-ENATRU'') which was the first urban tr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jirón De La Unión
The Jirón de la Unión, or Union Street, is a pedestrian street located in the Historic Centre of Lima, part of the capital of Peru. For many decades it was the most important boulevards of the city, often described as the most aristocratic, where many of the most affluent citizens of the city and most powerful men around the world would meet. Subsequently, with the deterioration of the center of Lima, the Jirón de la Unión lost its aristocratic character and became completely commercialized. History The Jirón de la Unión was built by Francisco Pizarro in 1535 the year of the foundation of Lima. It is located on the western side of the Plaza de Armas. It was not until the early 20th century however, that it was given its current name. In 1535, The founder of Lima, Francisco Pizarro, designated a lot on this street to contain the City Hall; the current city hall still retains that same location. It is also one of the roads that surrounds the Palace of Government of Peru. In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ministry Of Women And Vulnerable Populations
The Ministry of Women and Vulnerable Populations ( es, Ministerio de la Mujer y Poblaciones Vulnerables) of Peru is the government ministry in charge of national policy in favor of women and vulnerable populations. Its headquarters is located in Lima, Peru. , the minister is Grecia Rojas Ortiz. History The ministry was created on October 29, 1996 and was originally named Ministry of the Promotion of Women and of Human Development. In 2002 it was renamed as Ministry of Women and Social Development. In 2012, it received its current name. Mission The mission of the ministry is to lead and regulate the policies of its sector. It seeks to promote decentralization and contribute to the eradication of poverty, inequality, and exclusion, and is oriented towards individuals living in poverty and to other vulnerable groups. It focuses on comprehensive human development, equality, and to generate equal opportunity between men and women. External linksOfficial Website of the Ministry of Wome ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jirón Camaná
Jirón Camaná is a major street in the Damero de Pizarro, located in the historic centre of Lima, Peru. The street starts at the Alameda Chabuca Granda and continues southwest until it reaches Jirón Jacinto López, next to the Plaza Francia, continuing directly south until it reaches Bolivia Avenue, next to the Lima Civic Center. The street was an important place for the bohemian movement in Lima, with its first five blocks being known for its libraries, and its later blocks for places such as restaurants and art establishments. History The road that today constitutes the street was laid by Francisco Pizarro when he founded the city of Lima on January 18, 1535. In 1862, when a new urban nomenclature was adopted, the road was named jirón Camaná, after province of the same name in Arequipa. Prior to this renaming, each block (''cuadra'') had a unique name: *Block 1: Pileta de Santo Domingo, after the fountain belonging to the convent of the same name. In its corner was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avenida Emancipación
Emancipation Avenue ( es, Avenida Emancipación; Avenida de la Emancipación), formerly known as Jirón Arequipa and Jirón Riva-Agüero, is a major avenue in the Damero de Pizarro, located in the historic centre of Lima, Peru. The street starts at its intersection with the Jirón de la Unión and continues until it reaches the Plaza Ramón Castilla. It is continued to the east by Jirón Cuzco, formerly part of the avenue. History The road that today constitutes the street was laid by Francisco Pizarro when he founded the city of Lima on January 18, 1535. In 1862, when a new urban nomenclature was adopted, the road was named jirón Arequipa. Prior to this renaming, each block (''cuadra'') had a unique name: *Block 1: Minería, after the Royal Mining Court, established there in 1786. *Block 2: Mármol de Carvajal, after Francisco de Carvajal, who lived there, who rebelled against the King of Spain and was ultimately defeated at the Battle of Jaquijahuana. In condemnation of h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sanctuary And Monastery Of Las Nazarenas
The Sanctuary and Monastery of Las Nazarenas is a church in Lima and is the site of the Peruvian Catholic procession of the Lord of Miracles, Señor de los Milagros, who is also the patron of the city. It was constructed together with the Monastery of Nazarenas, after a major earthquake it was finally completed in 1771 From this church begins America's most important religious procession on October 18 and 28. See also * Lord of Miracles *List of buildings in Lima This is a list of notable buildings in Lima, the capital of the Peru. The Historic Centre of Lima is a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1991. List Pre-Columbian sites Important Colonial buildings References {{Reflist Buildings and stru ... External links {{DEFAULTSORT:Sanctuary Of Las Nazarenas Roman Catholic churches completed in 1771 Roman Catholic churches in Lima Carmelite churches Rococo architecture in Peru 17th-century establishments in the Spanish Empire 18th-century Roman Catholic church bu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jirón Moquegua
Jirón Moquegua is a major street in the Damero de Pizarro, located in the historic centre of Lima, Peru. The street starts at its intersection with the Jirón de la Unión and continues until it reaches the Plaza Dos de Mayo. History The road that today constitutes the street was laid by Francisco Pizarro when he founded the city of Lima on January 18, 1535. This straight line formed the colonial road to Callao and at its mouth was one of the arches of the Walls of Lima, the Portada del Callao, built in 1797. In 1862, when a new urban nomenclature was adopted, the road was named jirón Moquegua, after the Department of Moquegua. Prior to this renaming, each block (''cuadra'') had a unique name: *Block 1: Jesús María, after the church and monastery of the same name that existed there in the mid-17th century. *Block 2: Mogollón, after Antonio Mogollón de Ribera, who was councilor of the Cabildo in the 18th century. *Block 3: Mariquitas, because of the tradition that ind ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edificio Tacna-Colmena
The Tacna-Colmena Building ( es, Edificio Tacna-Colmena), also known as the La Colmena Building ( es, Edificio La Colmena) is a building located on the periphery of the Historic Centre of Lima, Peru. It stands at the intersection of Tacna and Nicolás de Piérola avenues, a few blocks from Plaza San Martín. This 23-story building, topped by a private access penthouse with a pool, was built from 1959 to 1960 by ''Propiedades Horizontales S.A.'', a Peruvian construction company. At 84 meters high, it was the second tallest building in Lima after the 86-meter Javier Alzamora Valdez Building and was the first building with anti-seismic construction in Peru. The Tacna-Colmena building housed the ''Cine Colmena'' and the ''Banco Popular del Perú'' on the first floor. It was also the location an apartment owned by Mariano Prado, Manuel Prado Manuel Carlos Prado y Ugarteche (April 21, 1889 – August 15, 1967) was a banker who served twice as President of Peru. Son of former pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Civil Guard (Peru)
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Avenida Nicolás De Piérola
Nicolás de Pierola Avenue ( es, Avenida Nicolás de Piérola), popularly known as La Colmena, is an avenue located in the Historic Centre of Lima, Peru. It is the southern limit of the area called ''Damero de Pizarro''. It was founded in the year 1900. History Its journey from west to east covers 17 blocks. It was named in honor of former President Nicolás de Piérola since it was in 1898 during his government that this road was inaugurated as part of the works to modernize the layout of the city. For much of the 20th century it was an aristocratic street in the city, which is still reflected in its republican-style buildings that resemble Avenida de Mayo in Buenos Aires. However, during the 1980s, it deteriorated, falling prey to crime and prostitution. Route On the 10th block of the avenue is the premises of the National Jury of Elections. Opposite said premises was a building that housed the Bank of the Nation and that had to be demolished in 2004 because it was set on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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